Monday, August 9, 2021: The Pinelands Visitor Center, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton (Burlington County), New Jersey (609-859-8860), has been a good place to learn about the NJ Pinelands and what it has to offer in recreation, history, and nature! Inside this 1853 farmhouse, the visitor center contained a room with books and items for sale having to do with the local area and NJ in general. Along one of the walls, I saw pictures and texts explaining the flora, fauna, history, and ecology of the Pinelands of NJ. In addition, a very helpful staff member could give advice and answer questions. Meanwhile, this center offered plenty of free literature about this area. Outside, I saw a big red barn that somebody built in the 1930s and could be rented for special occasions. I also noticed the plants and gardens on the grounds, and a nearby farm grew vegetables organically. The Pinelands are a unique part of NJ, and this is the best place to visit first to appreciate better what you would plan to see in the area.
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