NJ Woodland Stewards Program

2023 Program Materials

Welcome to the NJ Woodland Stewards Program page! We are glad that you have chosen to join us for this 3-1/2 day immersive experience. Here are a few “assignments” for you before the program begins.

IMPORTANT: Prior to your arrival at Camp Linwood-MacDonald, please click on the following link to fill out a Waiver Form that is required from the camp:

Camp Linwood MacDonald Mandatory Waiver

If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the participant survey (no later than 9/14):

NJWS Participant Survey

Please review the following Camp Policies for information on what to bring, etc.:

Policies Procedures for Participants

Please view these required videos before the start of the program, as they will give you a good background for the topics that will be discussed.

Forest Fast Breaks (watch entire series, 36 minutes) Please note – this is a series of short (2 minute) videos.

Crash Course Biology – Vascular Plants (12 minutes)

If you have additional time, the following videos will also be helpful for you to watch beforehand, but they are not required.

Restoring Old-Growth Forest Characteristics (1 hour and 33 minutes)

View the NJ Woodland Stewards program agenda here.

Feel free to use this Comment section to introduce yourself to the group, pose any questions to the Committee, or just to say hello!

Comments (6)

lorijenssen

September 3, 2023 at 4:44 pm | #

Welcome everyone! We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 21st at Camp Linwood-MacDonald for the 2023 NJ Woodland Stewards Program! Please feel free to reach out to the NJFA should you have any questions. We look forward to getting to know you. Post a comment here to introduce yourself to the group.

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Charles W. Kramer

September 6, 2023 at 3:22 pm | #

Are there any Biking trails nearby ? I’m thinking of bringing my electric mountain bike to do some exploring. Please advise…….

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- lorijenssen
  
  September 17, 2023 at 9:06 am | #
  
  Hi Charles, great question! I’ll check with the camp and reply shortly!
  
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- lorijenssen
  
  September 20, 2023 at 9:00 am | #
  
  Hi Charles,
  I know I responded to you via email, but in case others were wondering…according to the camp director, the camp doesn’t have any biking trails, but right next door is Stokes State Forest, and they do! The NJWS agenda is very packed, so biking and/or independent hiking would be a good idea either before the program on Thursday or when we are done on Sunday. There isn’t much time during the 3-1/2 day program – we’re too busy learning!
  
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Stefanie Austro

September 20, 2023 at 1:06 am | #

Wanted to say hello ! Can’t wait to meet everyone!

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- lorijenssen
  
  September 20, 2023 at 8:58 am | #
  
  Stefanie, we can’t wait to see everyone also! Remember to bring rain gear and hiking gear. It may be raining part of the weekend, so you’ll need it.
  
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Founded in 1975, the NJFA is the only statewide organization supporting the sustainability and resiliency of NJ’s public and private forests through forestry education, and science-based forest management. The NJFA hosts the Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes, Walk in the Woods, Tree Planting, and Woodland Stewards programs, produces member newsletters, and hosts an annual meeting. The NJFA is the go-to resource for legislators, agencies and other non-profits seeking comments on legislation and activities affecting NJ’s forests, and works jointly with public and private conservation groups.

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