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TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host “Mystery and Magic – New Jersey’s Pinelands,” a month-long photography exhibit by Albert D. Horner.

The collection, which will be displayed in the McConnell Gallery at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. during August, consists of nature photography.

Horner has been exploring the Pinelands National Reserve since childhood; using this area as his subject he has authored the book, “Pinelands: New Jersey’s Suburban Wilderness,” in which 80 of his photos are featured.

His art draws attention to the importance of preserving this ecologically important region. Mr. Horner is also a Pinelands Preservation Alliance board member and a volunteer at Wharton State Forest.

“My greatest dream is to capture the beauty of the Pinelands and, then have those images help to preserve it,” Horner said.

“Mystery and Magic – New Jersey’s Pinelands” is free and open to the public.  For more information, call the branch at 732-349-6200 ext. 5112, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

The program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoeancountylibrary.org.

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