For information on our popular programs for school classroom

 and assemblies contact Bob and Jean

Bob Birdsall is the author of two books on the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The first "Seasons of the Pines, A Photographic Tour of the New Jersey Pine Barrens" is a collection of stunning color photographs taken in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The book, distributed by Rutgers University Press, displays a wide array of the wildlife and plant life in the Pine Barrens, including many endangered and threatened species. Bob’s second book, "People of the Pines", presents in color photographs, the story and traditions of the hardworking people of the region. With roots going back over 200 years, many are committed to preserving the traditions and the environment of this special region.

Bob’s Assembly Programs, designed for grade levels from elementary through middle school, combine the messages of these two books in an informative, entertaining, and down-to-earth program young students can understand. Programs can be tailored to fit the time frame allotted, and most programs last 40 minutes to an hour with time allotted for question and answer sessions. If requested, the program can be a full day with visits to individual classrooms following the Assembly Program for more personal and in-depth question and answer sessions. The Program can also be part of the New Jersey fourth grade curriculum on the Pine Barrens.

This is a very popular natural history program for elementary and middle school grades. The Assembly Program depicts in stunning color photographs numerous North American mammals, many of which are familiar to the student. The presentation will depict the animals in their natural environment and describe the challenges they face to survive. The beauty and wonder of our National Parks and the adventure they offer for all is emphasized. The students also get to hear personalized anecdotes about the taking of the photographs, nature photographers’ field ethics and the challenges and personal satisfaction of being a wildlife photographer.

Bob Birdsall is a New Jersey native. He spent much of his youth hiking and exploring in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey as a Boy Scout. He has photographed the natural beauty of the region for over 30 years and his work has appeared in New Jersey Outdoors, Ducks Unlimited, Wildfowl and Waterfowl Magazines.

After retiring from AT&T, Bob authored two books on the New Jersey Pine Barrens and is well known as an entertaining speaker on the Pine Barrens and various other nature subjects. He is the father of four grown sons and lives with his wife Jean in Barnegat Light, NJ.