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SURF CITY – Pinelands Flora and Fauna will be presented by Joel M. Mott, Principal Public Programs Specialist for the NJ Pinelands Commission at the Long Beach Island Library Friday, August 4 at 2 PM.

This presentation includes the sights and sounds of the Pinelands while taking the audience on a walk in the woods familiarizing them with the wildlife of the legendary Pine Barrens.

Over the years living and working in the area Mott has experienced many of these up-close and will discuss iconic species like the Pine Barrens tree frog and the Timber rattle snake but also include lesser-known inhabitants like the Flying squirrel and Bushy beard grass.

Light refreshments will be served. Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

For more information, visit the LBI Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, or call (609) 494-2480.

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