< July 2010 >

Join experts in New Jersey's rare wildlife to learn more about the state's Wildlife Action Plan and how you can implement it. This particular workshop will primarily focus on the Skylands region of the state.

Explore and bird this beautiful undeveloped section of the barrier island! Meet at the Forked River Interpretive Center (within Island Beach State Park) for a roughly 3 mile walk.

Bring:

• plenty of water
• sunblock
• a hat with a brim
• binoculars if you have them (but spare binos are available).

The Birding by Kayak Tour is a 3 hour program designed to acquaint participants with the diverse avian life that can be found in salt marshes and along the bayshore. This tour is approximately 2-3 miles long. All necessary equipment (kayak, paddles, life jacket) is supplied.

-Minimum age is 14. An adult must accompany minors.

- Participants will be wading through shallow water. water shoes (not flip-flops) are required.

- Required Items:

• sunscreen/sun protection
• drinking water
• water shoes (no flip-flops)

- Suggested Items:

• snacks
• binoculars
• camera
• dry bag

Reservation Information - 12 kayakers per Tour (6 tandem kayaks).

• A telephone number and e-mail address is required to confirm the reservation.
• The $25 per person fee must be received prior to the tour date to guarantee the reservations. Checks should be made out to Friends of Island Beach and sent to FOIBSP at P.O. Box 37, Seaside Park, NJ 08752.
• There will be no refund for cancelled reservations unless cancellation is received at least 7 days before tour date.
• The main gate (732) 793-0030 can be called after 6:30 a.m. the day of the tour for weather information.