There is still plenty of time left to enjoy fresh air before school starts up and the weather cools down. Bass River State Forest invites everyone to enjoy a host of free family-friendly events every weekend all month long.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. On Aug. 5 at 10 a.m., enjoy a presentation by the Garden Club of  Long Beach Island and meet Recycle Rosie at the Interpretive Center to learn all about the importance of recycling and being a good steward to the planet.

Dazzling Starscape. On Aug. 12 at 10 p.m., see the wonders of the Pine Barrens at night with Wayne Vogel.