Bridge to the Barrens Blog

The slogan, Reduce Reuse and Recycle, has been around for decades, and by now many Americans have grown up with...

The Long Island Pine Barrens is a beautiful natural escape full of unique geological features and plant and animal species,...

Two weeks ago, we announced on our blog that the Lewis Road Project in East Quogue has conditionally been approved...

February is Black History Month.  While Black History is American History and should be embraced all year long, we still...

Golfing for sport seems to be on the decline within younger generations and for good reason. Many people view golf...

Is your dog your best friend?  Have you ever wanted to bring your dog along on a hike with you?...

As the holiday season winds down and social distancing rules remain intact, you may find yourself having extra free time....

2020 – a year we most certainly will never forget.  The year has been referred to as a “dumpster fire,”...

The term “Endangered Species,” by definition, describes a species at risk of becoming extinct. When most people hear this term,...

As the temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier, we may feel inclined to stay indoors. And honestly, who wouldn’t...

The holiday season is here, and that means it's the time for togetherness, giving, and pure joy, right? Well, for...

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.” We...

Nature Deficit Disorder, a term coined by Richard Louv in his book, Last Child in the Woods, describes the behavioral...

This upcoming election is important for a lot of reasons.  When you receive your ballot, you’ll choose your names on...

In this latest installment of our "Five Questions with an Environmentalist" blog series, we're welcoming Melissa Griffiths Parrott, the Education...

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.”...

The Hills is alive with the sound of music… but will it be for long? As many of you know,...

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.”...

Hiking, much like backpacking, is the act of walking through nature on trails or even an unknown path. Backpacking, however,...

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is officially launching a new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.” We...