A Unique Learning Opportunity for NJ Public and Charter School Teachers
As educators, you play a crucial role in shaping the next generation’s understanding of climate change. The NJSOC has partnered with Ramapo College on the statewide Climate Change Learning Collaborative grant (CCLC) from the Department of Education to support you on your journey to integrate climate change education into your practice.
Teachers in public and charter schools anywhere in New Jersey (any grade level, any subject) are eligible to participate and will earn $200 upon completion of each workshop attended. Free overnight lodging in cabin style housing at NJSOC is available. Workshop toolkits will be provided.
Contact Tanya Sulikowski, NJSOC Director of Education at tsulikowski@njsoc.org with any questions.
2025-26 Workshop Schedule
*You may still register even if a workshop is listed as FULL. You will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space opens up for you.
July 30 or September 27
Climate Change’s Impact on Weather | Tentative Agenda
Due to climate change, the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events is predicted to increase, bringing more flooding, drought and storms to NJ. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts of and solutions to changing weather in NJ and beyond. Afternoon field-based experiences with meteorological experts will take teachers into Stokes State Forest to to explore how local research is informing action. Educators will leave with materials to turnkey lessons back to any classroom setting including focusing on their own community for place-based climate education.
July 31 or October 18
Climate Change’s Impact on Wildlife | Tentative Agenda
Climate change can alter where species live, how they interact, and the timing of biological events, which could transform current ecosystems and food webs. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts on and solutions for NJ wildlife. Afternoon field activities will provide tools for students and teachers to role play these scenarios from NJ’s Highlands to the Coastal Plain and to act as ecologists to explore solutions. Educators will leave with materials to turnkey lessons back to any classroom setting with a focus on wildlife in their own communities in order to study the climate’s effect.
August 18 or November 7
Climate Change’s Impact on Health | Tentative Agenda
Climate change has led to an increase in human exposure to heat waves, forest fires, storms, droughts and infectious disease vectors, with consequences to human health and communities. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts of and solutions for NJ residents. Afternoon field activities will provide tools for students and teachers to experience the restorative power of our natural resources- from a single tree to an entire forest. Educators will leave with materials to turnkey lessons back to any classroom setting that will help them in turn focus on their own communities.
August 19 or November 15
Climate Change’s Impact on Climate Justice | Tentative Agenda
New Jersey defines “environmental justice communities” by three criteria: presence in a community of concern; the presence of disproportionate environmental and public health stressors; and the absence or lack of environmental and public health benefits. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts and solutions for some of our home state’s key environmental issues. Afternoon field activities will focus on a dive into some of NJ’s most vulnerable communities and the stakeholders that are impacted. Educators will leave with materials to turnkey lessons back to any classroom setting.
March 19, 2026
Northern Region Culminating Event at Meadowlands Environmental Center | More details TBD!