The Jersey Devil is not the only Pine Barrens legend. The heavily wooded region has also been noted for tales of Bigfoot sightings, glowing orbs that float silently among the trees, and cryptids, which cryptozoologists say are animals that may exist somewhere in the wild but whose existence is disputed or unsubstantiated by science.
Allison Hartman, director of education for the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, will discuss these legends and more at the Beach Haven Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.
Hartman will discuss the rich history of Pine Barrens storytelling, as she sheds light on the myths and legends have…
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