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Beach Plum Festival

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

Join Friends of Island Beach State Park for Beach Plum Festival! September 11th - 9am-4pm Located at Island Beach State Park Swimming Area 1. Rain or Shine! The event will have beach plum jelly & ice cream, food, music, crafters, children's games, and environmental & non-profit exhibits. $8.00 Suggested donation.

Barktoberfest Fall Festival & Pet Expo

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

Join Friends of Island Beach State Park for Barktoberfest Fall Festival & Pet Expo! October 8th - 11am-4pm Rain or Shine! Located at Island Beach State Park Swimming Area 1. The event will have food trucks, dog walk, K-9 demos and more! $8 Suggested donation. Dogs on a leash are invited to attend!

Lecture Series – Save Barnegat Bay

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

February 19th at 1pm Located at the Island Beach State Park Interpretive Center  Britta’s presentation will cover updates on Save Barnegat Bay’s grassroots powered work within the watershed, as well as updates on the critical issue of stormwater through the lens of our grant-funded NEMO (Non-Point Education for Municipal Officials) program, which looks to educate […]

Lecture Series – ReClam the Bay

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

Lecture Series - ReClam the Bay March 5th at 1pm A few of RCTB's volunteers will be introducing you to some of the shellfish babies grown in our upweller "nurseries". We will also be sharing how we support their propagation and growth during the April-October growing season. We hope to help you discover ways you, […]

Lecture Series – Native Fungi of IBSP

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

Lecture Series - Native Fungi of IBSP March 19th at 1pm While Ospreys and Piping Plovers bask the spotlight of our attention, other important members of New Jersey's native biodiversity hide in the shadows. Fungi are important elements of our natural heritage, and they are all around us. Come learn about what kinds of fungi […]

May Day Spring Festival and Pet Expo

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

The May Day Spring Festival and Pet Expo will feature rescue groups, craft vendors, k9 demos and more! Bring your pet along while you browse the extensive lineup of pet products and services at the Pet Expo. Thank you to our event sponsors: Crossroads Realty, Grumpy's Bait and Tackle, Birchler Realtors Red Fox Tiki Bar […]

Barrier Island Classic Surf Contest

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

Wednesday August 9th No Wave Dates: August 8th and 10th Please contact BIC@friendsofislandbeach.org with questions. Swimming Area 2 Advanced registration: $30 Walk up registration (open 8 am to 9 am only): $35 To register visit: Barrier Island Classic – Surf Contest – Friends of Island Beach State Park (friendsofibsp.org)

Beach Plum Festival

Island Beach State Park 2401 Central Ave., Seaside Park

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