Education
Field Trips
The Whitesbog Preservation Trust invites all ages of visitors to travel back in time to learn about the history of cranberry farming, life in a rural South Jersey Company Town and the individuals and culture that supported the farming operations and Elizabeth White’s efforts to cultivate the first highbush blueberry. Explore the Village on your own, attend a scheduled program, or sign up for guided tour. Check our Calendar of Events for dates and times. Registering is easy and can be done right online.
Group Tours are available through prior communication. Among our range of topics is Whitesbog history, Museum tours, plants, insects, wildlife, agricultural industries, and more!
Pond Ecology
Grade K – 12! Book Early!
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Available all year round
Lenape: Living in the Pines
Grade K – 12! Book Early!
3 hours 30 min | Contact us for pricing details | Available all year round
New Jersey Cranberry Industry
Grade K – 12! Book Early!
3 hours 30 min | Contact us for pricing details | Only Available in September and October
Exploring Freshwater Wetlands
Grade 3 – 12! Book Early!
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Best scheduled for March – October
Spring Adventures
Pre-K – 4
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Best scheduled for April – June
Pine Barrens Ecology
6 – 12
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Available all year round
Autumn Adventures
Pre-K – 4
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Best scheduled for September – November
Cranberry Company Town
Grades K – 8
3 hours 30 min | Contact us for pricing details | Available all year round
Winter Adventures
Pre-K – 4
3 hours 30 min | Price Varies | Best scheduled for December – April
Online Courses
Our Online courses are entirely free to use and share! We do suggest you consider donating as our work will not continue to be possible without your support and generosity
Fire Ecology
In the quiet of the South Jersey Pine Barrens, a tradition of over 150 years takes place each October: the Cranberry Harvest. Fifth generation cranberry growers Joe and Brenda invite you to get an up close and personal tour of the harvest at Whitesbog farm, which was founded by Joe’s ancestors. Click here for tour details. Please also feel free to call 888-CRANBOG (888-272-6264) for information and to purchase tickets.
Micro Spring Adventure
These interpreted nature walks take place on the Saturday closest to the full moon each month (consult our calendar for actual dates and fees). Starting at 7pm at the General Store, the walk is between 3 and 5 miles in length and led by experienced guides. Participants learn all about the history of the Village, cranberry and blueberry farming, and Pine Barrens flora and flauna; and enjoy some stargazing while listening to the night sounds of the pines. Reservations requested.
Frog Spring Adventure
Learn about the diversity of habitat and wildlife of the Pine Barrens within Whitesbog’s 3,000 acres. Experienced guides will take you on a journey to discover the wonders of nature. Reservations requested.
School Lesson Plans
All lesson are free to use, however we suggest a donation of $2 per student be made to Whitesbog Preservation Trust Archives Department
Child Labor on NJ Farms Lesson
Child labor on NJ farms slideshow: https://bit.ly/2xmiprn.
Grades k – 4 Worksheet: https:bit.ly/2vMYkUC
Grades 5 – 8 Worksheet https://bit.ly/3biuqXk
Grades 9 – 12 Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2WBYR6I
Blueberry Lesson
Child labor on NJ farms slideshow: https://bit.ly/2xmiprn.
Grades k – 4 Worksheet: https:bit.ly/2vMYkUC
Grades 5 – 8 Worksheet https://bit.ly/3biuqXk
Grades 9 – 12 Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2WBYR6I
Elizabeth C. White Lesson
Child labor on NJ farms slideshow: https://bit.ly/2xmiprn.
Grades k – 4 Worksheet: https:bit.ly/2vMYkUC
Grades 5 – 8 Worksheet https://bit.ly/3biuqXk
Grades 9 – 12 Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2WBYR6I
Agriculture Lesson
Child labor on NJ farms slideshow: https://bit.ly/2xmiprn.
Grades k – 4 Worksheet: https:bit.ly/2vMYkUC
Grades 5 – 8 Worksheet https://bit.ly/3biuqXk
Grades 9 – 12 Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2WBYR6I
More About Whitesbog
About
Whitesbog Preservation Trust is the caretaker of Whitesbog Historic Village, a small cranberry farming village founded in 1857
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Whitesbog Preservation Trust (501(c) (3) non profit) is the caretaker of Whitesbog Historic Village, a small cranberry farming village founded in 1857.
Whitesbog Preservation Trust
120 W. Whites Bog Road #34
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
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609.893.4646
whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com
Open Daily: Sunrise – Sunset