The Pine Barrens Podcast Jason Howell - Pinelands Preservation Alliance

With our guest Natalie Stone, we explore the deep roots of Sicilians and Italian Americans in the area , what it means to be a piney, and the cultural traditions that bind us all together.. The Pine Barrens complex web of culture, food, politics and history make the place of emblematic of America's cultural saga as the past mingles with the voices of today.

Ever wandered through the Pine Barrens and marveled at its serene beauty? Russell Juelg of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation joins us to navigate the past, present, and future of this ecological treasure. The debate over motorized routes within the forest sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the balancing act of accessibility and environmental stewardship. We dissect the history etched into the paths crisscrossing the Pine Barrens and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance's ad...

An interview with Pine Barrens Advocate, Illustrator and Author Allen Crawford about his new book, A Wild Promise, in which he creates a tapestry of our nation’s habitats—oceans, mountains, deserts, wetlands, prairies, and forests—and the varied species that call these places home. We discuss his book, movement conservation, and some of his experiences in the Pines.

In this episode, Joanna and I discuss the importance of conserving large habitat spaces for wildlife and the future of wildlife conservation in the NJ Pinelands. Hosted by Jason HowellPresented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance Music by Merce Ridgway and the Pine Hawkers

In this episode we interview the band Jackson Pines about their new album, Pine Barrens Volume one. We get into the history of folk music in the Pine Barrens and how place affects music and vice versa. Jackson Pines new Album - Pine Barrens Volume Onehttps://jacksonpines.bandcamp.com/album/pine-barrens-volume-oneOriginal recordings of Merce Ridgway Jr. Pinehawkers by Mary Hufford and others involved in the Pine Barrens Folklife project https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1991023_afs23874/Ho...

Guest: Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability AdvocateHost: Jason HowellSean is the Access Nature and Disability Advocate for Pinelands Preservation Alliance. In this episode, Sean explains what he is doing to expand access to natural areas for people of all ability levels and how you can get involved .Sean attended Rutgers University and graduated with a B.A. in American History & Political Science. Since 2014 he has worked in the New Jersey Park Service at Batsto Historic Village i...