Lines On The Pines Returns For 22nd Year At Stockton

GALLOWAY, NJ – The Lines on the Pines event will return to the Stockton University Campus Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This indoor event, celebrating the New Jersey Pine Barrens, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Campus Center is located at 101 Vera King Farris Dr.

This marks the 22nd year for Lines on the Pines. This year's theme is "Safety and Preparedness in the NJ Pines Barrens." The event is presented under its 501(c)(3) organization, It's a Sign of the Pines, which is dedicated to sharing information about the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

The event is free and open to the public. It will feature book-signings, history displays, arts, humanities, crafts, and music. Musical entertainment will include Redbird Flying in the Main Foyer and the Acoustic Music Guild, along with the Groggy Pine Boys in the Coffee House area. Chris Egnoto will present his collection of animals, bugs, and creatures.

More than 100 participants are expected to attend. Visitors can find books on topics such as Pine Robbers, the Jersey Devil, and various mysteries. History novels on towns like Harrisville and Tuckerton will also be available. The Stockton table will offer its publication, SoJourn, which covers various South Jersey topics.

Children can participate in activities to become "Woodjins," a term for guides with outdoor skills and an appreciation for nature. Guests will meet Mij, Sammy and Emmy, who will attend their first class alongside other creatures. These moments are captured in a commissioned watercolor, “Gathering at the Mullica River,” by local artist Kathy English. Posters, giclee prints, and patches will be available.

Kids' activities include earning a safety vest and visiting sites to learn about safety. Craft participation and patch earning are also offered. The PB&J program provides a pamphlet for a scavenger hunt, with participants earning a t-shirt. The Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission will bring their American Revolutionary War truck, and the Funny Farm Rescue Sanctuary will also be present. Guided walking tours of Lake Fred will be available, and several food venues will be open in the Campus Center.

For more information, visit stockton.edu/linesonthepines/.