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Discover the Pinelands

Take a virtual walk through the Pinelands with Mr. Mott, from the NJ Pinelands Commission, as he shares sights, sounds, and stories from years of exploring the legendary Pine Barrens.

This presentation includes the sights and sounds of the Pinelands while taking the audience on a walk in the woods familiarizing them with the plants and wildlife of the legendary Pine Barrens. Over the years living and working in the area Mr. Mott has experienced many of these up-close and will discuss iconic species like the Pine Barrens tree frog, Timber rattlesnake and Dargon's mouth orchid but also include lesser-known inhabitants like the Flying squirrel and Bushy beard grass.

Presented by - Joel M. Mott, Principal Public Programs Specialist, NJ Pinelands Commission, (since 2003) Mr. Mott currently leads the Commission's efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the Pinelands. With experience in both environmental and historical interpretation his career has comprised a wide range of positions from park ranger to museum curator. In the past he has held interpretive and forestry positions at several National Parks, Historic Sites, and Forests including Beaverhead National Forest (MT); Big Hole National Battlefield (MT); Gettysburg National Military Park (PA); and Eisenhower National Historic Site (PA). Mott has deep family roots in the Tuckerton area where he was born, raised and lives today.  When not working you can usually find him outdoors enjoying the local bays, streams, and woods.

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