Medicine Waters Conservancy - Protecting Wilderness Through Land Acquisition and Conservation

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The Medicine Waters Conservancy's vision is to ensure the preservation of lands throughout the Pine Barrens of NJ, especially those areas used and loved by Grandfather, Tom Brown, Jr. and the thousands of Tracker School students who have learned and grown so much there. The Conservancy focuses not only on preservation of these lands but in restoring a healthy ecosystem, repairing damage that has taken place through human misuse and preventing future misuse.

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Pine Barrens Campaign
The Medicine Waters has kicked off a capital campaign taking place throughout 2008 and 2009. Approximately 70 volunteers are working to raise the funds necessary to negotiate for our target projects in the Pines. Volunteers will be contacting Tracker School students and local Ocean County residents as well as pursuing corporate and foundation funding.

A printable brochure is available. Donations of any size are sincerely appreciated. We will take pledges over five years and hope many will consider sponsoring an acre for $4,000.

For more information on the campaign or how to get involved, please contact our office at (609) 971-7511 or email to Debbie@medicinewaters.org

Upcoming Caretaking Weekend

Medicine Waters Conservancy will be hosting a Caretaking Weekend July 18 and 19, 2009. During this weekend we will work in projects in the cedar swamp including removing debris and muck from the stream, opening up animal runs and removing overgrown saplings. We invite anyone who is interested in giving this gift to the Earth while learning various caretaking techniques and philosophies to join.

We will begin on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and ask people to arrive between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. or you may arrive the night before after 4:00 p.m. We will work on projects throughout the day on Saturday and wrap up around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Participants are asked to bring their own food and we will share a potluck dinner on Saturday night which Medicine Waters providing the main course.

Families are very welcome to attend but please note, all children must accompanied by an adult. To particpate, please complete a registration form. A confirmation with further details will be sent upon receipt.

If you have any questions, please email Debbie.Tremel@medicinewaters.org or call the office at (609) 971-7511