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Who are the Friends of Island Beach State Park?

The Friends of Island Beach State Park is a non-profit volunteer organization formed to enhance interpretive, educational, recreational & research programs, and events at Island Beach State Park. Our mission is to further public appreciation and stewardship of the park.

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Beach Grass Planting and Clean Up

November 10, 2024

Volunteer a few hours to help plant beach grass and clean up the beaches in Island Beach State Park. Planting beach grass helps to build the dunes which in turn,...Continue »

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Fall Membership Meeting

October 22, 2024

November 16th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM IBSP Interpretive Center Join us for our Annual Fall Membership Meeting and learn about all of the great ways to get involved with...Continue »

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Octoberfest

September 21, 2024

Celebrate fall at Island Beach! This festival will feature craft vendors, live music, and rescue groups with pets for adoption. There will also be a pet costume parade and contest!Funded...Continue »

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Paddle Board Raffle

July 21, 2024

The Friends will be raffling off a paddle board at this year's Beach Plum Festival. $600 retail value and only 500 tickets will be sold! Drawing will take place at...Continue »

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