Our FBRP Ambassadors are volunteers who have been trained to know the Pinelands ecosystem and all about Black Run Preserve and its trails.
Be sure to say “HELLO” if you see them out and about on the trails. They’re happy to answer any questions and provide insight about the Black Run Preserve.
Dan English
Dan is a Marlton resident and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, boating, fishing, and hiking. Hiking highlights include: Valley of Fire State Park - Nevada, Zion National Park - Utah, Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail - Arizona, and Black Run Preserve - New Jersey. See ya on the trails.
Amy Golden
Dr. Amy Golden has a dual degree in Biology and Psychology from Trinity College, and a Dental degree from University of Pennsylvania. She is a board member of South Jersey Camera Club and avid outdoor photographer. She also is honored to serve as a Trustee for Black Run Preserve.
Ron Pugh
Ron is a 53+ year resident of Evesham Twp; father of four boys; a veteran (U.S. Army); a retired (35 years) Vocational Counselor specialist with the NJ Department of Labor, with a Masters Degree in Education. As a United States Soccer Federation Youth Coach, and a State level Referee for 30+ years, he was inducted into the South Jersey Soccer Hall of Fame. Ron was a former LL Bean employee, and, as an instructor for their Outdoor Discovery School, he led a number of seminars on Outdoor and Nature topics, and was a frequent guide on their hiking and biking trips, among other responsibilities. In his spare time while raising his four boys, Ron was also Cub master for the local Cub Scouts for fourteen years. Ron’s lifelong passion is nature and the outdoors including birding and nature photography. Ron is a huge asset to the BRP participating in ambassador led tours, trail management and a variety of BRP projects.
Mike Kaliss
Mike is a forty year resident of Southern New Jersey with decades of experience exploring, photographing, hiking and kayaking in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. He is the Principal Administrator for the 26,000 member Jersey Pine Barrens Facebook Community Group, a past Board of Trustee Member for Whitesbog Preservation Trust and former moderator of South Jersey Trails and Bog Iron Outdoors. Mike is a graduate of Rutgers University and welcomes giving back to the community via volunteering for environmental causes, leading private and public tours as an Ambassador, and through extensive social media content creation focused on the Pinelands National Reserve. You can find over 500 of his photos via Instagram @pinebarrensadvocate.
Patt Osborne
Patt Osborne is a life-long South Jersey resident and lover of outdoor adventures since being introduced to hikes in the woods at an early age. Patt comes from a background of 25 years as a successful educator in the Mt. Laurel School district. After her years as a teacher and inspired by her love of nature, she became a small business owner; organizing Boomer Chick Adventures which include hiking, kayaking, stand -up paddle boarding, and other outings for Baby Boomer-age women who have a yen for fun and play. Her adventures have been featured in articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Camden Courier Post, the Burlington County Times, and on 6 ABC’s “Art of Aging”.
As a Trail Ambassador at the Black Run Preserve, Patt enjoys helping others connect to their senses by co-leading “Forest Bathing” walks; a gentle, meditative approach to being in nature. Her favorite quote is: “I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order” – John Burroughs
Diane Hardies
Bio coming soon!
