Wheeler Talk: A Pine Barrens Thanksgiving

The Pine Barrens constitute roughly 22 percent of New Jersey's total land area, and there is much more to this preserved acreage than the famed Jersey Devil of folklore. In this episode, discover why cranberries grow effortlessly there and why you can credit the Pine Barrens for the bushels of bright blueberries that make the produce section of your favorite market look a little more festive. Get some tidbits of the history of this vital, mystical and fragile tract, become aware of preservation efforts and listen for recipes from the Pine Barrens that can add tasty sparkle to your holiday dinners, at Thanksgiving or any time. Finally, visit the Wheeler Room in the OCL Toms River Branch to see the source material for this podcast and much more Ocean County history.