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SUMMARY:Planting the Seeds of Environmental Learning: A Workshop for K–5 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field based\, hands-on Project Learning Tree workshop \, helping K–5 educators bring environmental learning outdoors.\n\n\nJoin us for a Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshop at the New Jersey School of Conservation\, designed specifically for educators working with students in grades K-5. Set within a beautiful forested campus\, this hands-on professional learning experience brings environmental education to life while modeling best practices for outdoor and inquiry-based instruction. \nParticipants will explore and practice activities from the Environmental Education Activity Guide for NJ Teachers\, gaining practical tools to integrate tree-based and environmental concepts across science\, literacy\, math\, and social studies. Through guided outdoor investigations\, collaborative lesson planning\, and reflective discussions\, educators will learn how to foster curiosity\, stewardship\, and critical thinking in young learners. \nThe optional overnight format allows for deeper engagement with the natural environment\, including evening activities\, and community-building experiences. Educators will leave with increased confidence in teaching outdoors\, ready-to-use classroom activities aligned with New Jersey Student Learning and Climate Change Standards\, and a renewed connection to nature. \nThis workshop is ideal for classroom teachers\, nonformal educators\, and early childhood professionals seeking meaningful\, developmentally appropriate ways to introduce environmental education in K–5 settings. \nTentative Schedule (Rain or shine) \nFRIDAY (Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel) \n\n4:00 – 5:00pm – Arrive and settle in to cabins\n6:00 – 7:00pm – Dinner – please bring your own\n7:00 – 7:45pm – Sunset walk around Lake Wapalanne\n8:00pm – Campfire + Storytelling\n\nSATURDAY \n\n7:00 – 8:00am – Morning walk (optional)\n8:00 – 8:45am – Breakfast for Overnighters (provided by NJSOC)\n8:30 – 9:00am – Arrival for single day participants\n9:00 – 9:15am – Icebreaker\n9:15 – 9:45am – Welcome and Introductions\n9:45 – 10:00am – Exploring PLT Resources\n10:00am-10:15am- Break\n10:15-11:30- Activity 1- Get Outside!\n11:45 – 12:45pm – Lunch (provided by NJSOC)\n1:00 – 2:15pm – Activity 2- Bursting Buds\n2:30 – 3:45pm – Activity 3- Tree Factory\n3:45 – 4:00pm –Workshop Summation & Gratitudes\n4:00pm – Departure\n\n  \nWorkshop Details: \nWorkshops are presented through a collaboration of the NJSOC and the NJ Forest Service. \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials\, including the PLT Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide (valued at $45) . The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded. \n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/planting-the-seeds-of-environmental-learning-a-workshop-for-k-5-educators/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-climate-justice-2/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T194308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194308Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Health
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-health-2/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
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CREATED:20250618T192304Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Wildlife
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T162709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T154249Z
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SUMMARY:Beavers: Nature’s Engineers – A STEM Exploration for K-6 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field-based and hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of beavers into the classroom! Designed for K-6 teachers\, this workshop will explore the vital role beavers play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and mitigating climate change. \nThrough a hike to explore an active beaver meadow\, interactive STEM activities\, learning games\, and a creative costume activity\, educators will build their own understanding and leave with fun\, practical tools to help students understand the importance of these remarkable animals. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the ecological role of beavers and their contributions to biodiversity\, water management\, and climate resilience.\nIntegrate STEM concepts into classroom activities with a focus on engineering\, biology\, and environmental science.\nEncourage problem-solving\, teamwork\, and creativity through an interactive design challenge and active learning games.\nUtilize a “Structure and Function” dress-up costume activity to make science concepts come alive in a kinesthetic way.\n\n\nAcquire ready-to-use lesson plans that incorporate STEM concepts and active learning strategies and book and resource suggestions to fit the needs of your classroom.\n\nWhether you’re teaching science\, environmental studies\, or simply want to inspire curiosity in your students\, this workshop will provide exciting tools and activities that bring the incredible world of beavers to life! \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE (RAIN OR SHINE): \nThursday\, October 2nd\, Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel. \n4-5pm Arrive at NJSOC and settle into cabins \n5- 6pm- BYO Dinner \n6-7pm- Canoe Paddle on Lake Wapalanne to explore SOC’s own beaver lodge! \n7-8pm- Campfire\, Stargazing & S’mores! \nFriday\, October 3rd\, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8-9am- Overnighters will enjoy a NJSOC breakfast \n9am- Arrivals for single day participants \n9am-9:30 – Welcome & Introductions \n9:30- 1pm- Outdoor activities: Round trip (3.5mile) hike to Steam Mill Beaver Meadow\, “Ways of the Wild” Exploration and bag lunch \n1-3:30pm – Indoor activities: STEM Design Challenge: Beaver Dam Building\, Active Learning Games: The Beaver’s Role in the Ecosystem\, Climate Change and Conservation and Structure and Function Dress-Up Activity \n3:30- 4pm- Reflection\, Feedback and Departure \nInstructor Bios: \nHolly Romahn With over 30 years of teaching experience\, Holly has taught students in grades K-4. Currently teaching 4th grade science and social studies\, she has a strong interest and background in elementary aged STEM and nature education. Holly teaches at Hardyston Township Elementary School and also works as a seasonal naturalist at High Point State Park\, helping visitors learn about the outdoors. Holly’s goal is to engage students by making learning fun and hands-on. \nTanya Sulikowski is the Director of Education at the NJ School of Conservation. As a wildlife ecologist\, Tanya spent a portion of her early career documenting beaver activity in the NJ Pinelands. She loves providing opportunities for educators to get into the field and get their hands dirty while exploring creative new ways to connect students to our natural world. \nWorkshop Details: \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nParticipating educators will receive a $150 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/beavers-natures-engineers-a-stem-exploration-for-k-6-educators-2/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T191625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191625Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Weather
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-weather/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T195133Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-climate-justice/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T193016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T195033Z
UID:11672-1755446400-1755532800@njsoc.org
SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Health
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-health/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T192024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192024Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Wildlife
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-workshop-climate-changes-impact-on-wildlife/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250618T191027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T191755Z
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SUMMARY:CCLC Professional Development Workshop: Climate Change’s Impact on Weather
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView tentative agenda \nRegister here or use the link below! \n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/cclc-professional-development-climate-changes-impact-on-weather/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043451
CREATED:20250227T105353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T110049Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Botanical Literacy in the Garden State
DESCRIPTION:Become a botanist! Deepen your plant knowledge and confidence through hands-on workshops designed for NJ educators of all grade levels.\n\n\nExplore activities and resources to develop students’ knowledge\, interest\, and empathy of plants to complement climate-based education standards. Enrich your curriculum with NJDEP’s Botanical Literacy Lesson Plans designed to fulfill the 2020 NJ Student Learning Standards and discover ways to create the ideal outdoor classroom setting for budding student botanists. \nTeachers will return to school with plant inspired enthusiam\, toolkits and resources to build their own gardens in any size space and a set of innovative new lesson plans! \nTentative Schedule (Rain or shine) \nFRIDAY (Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel) \n\n4:00 – 5:00pm – Arrive and settle in to cabins\n6:00 – 7:00pm – Dinner – please bring your own\n7:00 – 7:45pm – Sunset paddle on Lake Wapalanne\n8:00pm – Campfire + Discussion: Botanical Sense of Place\n\nSATURDAY \n\n7:00 – 8:00am – Morning walk (optional)\n8:00 – 8:45am – Breakfast for Overnighters (provided by NJSOC)\n8:30 – 9:00am – Arrival for single day participants\n9:00 – 9:15am – Icebreaker\n9:15 – 9:45am – Welcome and Introductions\n9:45 – 11:45am – “A School Yard Garden: Benefits\, Engagements and Outcomes” with Dena Corbin\, Natural Ground 1\nDiscover how a schoolyard garden can transform traditional classroom subjects into hands-on\, engaging learning experiences. By aligning gardening activities with curriculum standards\, this workshop will show how school gardens promote critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and holistic student development while building a meaningful connection to the natural world. Educators will gain practical strategies for fostering creativity\, teamwork\, and academic enrichment.\n12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch in Big Timbers (provided by NJSOC)\n1:15 – 1:45pm – “Frog Hollow Pollinator Garden Tour” with Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC\nThe NJSOC garden was established in 2018 as a habitat restoration project and learning space. Tour the garden to learn about the building process and how the garden is used as a year-round educational space.\n1:45 – 3:30pm – “Plant Evolution Scavenger Hunt” with Doressa Williams OR “Plant and Pollinator Partners” with Eva Popp\, NJDEP\nParticipants choose one of two afternoon sessions. Team up on a scavenger hunt to search for different evolutionary plant groups\, learn to identify them based on their unique traits\, and discover how these traits provide clues about the climate in which they evolved. Or focus on flowering plants: learn to identify flower traits that specific pollinators prefer and conduct a pollinator survey in the field to explore the co-evolutionary relationships between plants and their pollinator partners.\n3:30 – 4:00pm – Workshop close-out discussion & Think Tank\n4:00pm – Departure\n\nPresenter Bios \nDena Corbin is a retired Special Education Teacher with 32 years of experience. She is deeply involved in environmental advocacy and community building\, serving on various advisory boards and organizations. Dena has received notable recognition for her contributions\, including the 2022 Greater Newark Conservancy Nelson Mandela Freedom Award for her service to the Newark community and the Community Vanguard Award for her leadership and dedication to community building in the Spring of 2024. In December 2024 she received the Yvonne Garrett Patterson Community Champion Award from Clinton Hill Community Action. She is the Board President for United Parks as One\, serves on the Arts Ed Newark Leadership Council\, a member of the South Ward Environmental Alliance Air Monitoring Advisory Board and a contributing writer for the New Jersey Native Plant School Guide and an advisory board member of the Essex County Chapter. Dena’s engagements with her community reflect her commitment to sustainability and positive impact. \nEva Popp is an ecologist and environmental educator who believes that nature is the ideal classroom. Her undergraduate research at Rutgers University earned her the Young Botanist Award from the Botanical Society of America in 2021. Eva has worked with students from pre-k to undergrad in the indoor\, outdoor\, and virtual classroom. While teaching at an outdoor nature preschool\, she became fascinated with how the experiential\, child-led\, inquiry-based instruction resulted in deeper\, more effective\, and more enthusiastic learning in her students. Motivated to bring the benefits of outdoor learning to the indoor classroom\, she researched and designed NJDEP’s Botanical Literacy lesson plans. As a Project Manager with the NJDEP Green Acres program\, Eva facilitates land acquisition for the state by coordinating with private owners\, nonprofits\, and local governments to secure land for conservation and recreation. \nTanya Sulikowski’s sixth grade field trip to the NJSOC inspired her career path as a field ecologist and classroom teacher and she now serves as the NJSOC Director of Education. In 2016 Tanya earned the Women in Wildlife Award for Education by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. She is a National Geographic Grosvenor Teaching Fellow and is currently working with a team of Nat Geo Explorers to launch the new MacroBlitz initiative. Tanya is passionate about plants and\, through her Landscape for Life Certification (U.S. Botanic Garden & Ladybird Wildflower Center)\, she has inspired students and teachers to create their own ecological garden spaces. During her off hours\, she is an avid native plant and organic vegetable gardener and loves to hike\, paddle\, and explore the planet’s wildest places with friends and her husband Bruce. \nDoressa Williams has been a lover of the natural environment since childhood and a plant enthusiast since 2016. Her fascination for botany has taken her across the country working various jobs involving botanical field surveys\, native plant propagation\, small-scale agriculture\, and interior horticulture. Over the years\, these experiences bolstered her belief that plants are divinely brilliant; yet at the same time\, highlighted the disconnect many people have with plants. Assisting Eva with the Botanical Literacy lesson plans has given her the opportunity to dive deeper into the field of environmental education and lend help in enlivening plant passion in youth – after all\, her passion for botany came from an educator. Currently\, she strives to protect endangered and threatened plant species with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. When she’s not botanizing\, she’s mommy-ing or crocheting. \nWorkshop Details: \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing (with a short walk to bathrooms) and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nParticipating educators will receive a $150 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded. \n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/growing-botanical-literacy-in-the-garden-state/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Public Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
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CREATED:20250227T105258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T105512Z
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SUMMARY:Beavers: Nature’s Engineers – A STEM Exploration for K-6 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive STEM workshop where we’ll learn all about beavers and their amazing engineering skills!\n\n\nJoin us for a field-based and hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of beavers into the classroom! Designed for K-6 teachers\, this workshop will explore the vital role beavers play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and mitigating climate change. \nThrough a hike to explore an active beaver meadow\, interactive STEM activities\, learning games\, and a creative costume activity\, educators will build their own understanding and leave with fun\, practical tools to help students understand the importance of these remarkable animals. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the ecological role of beavers and their contributions to biodiversity\, water management\, and climate resilience.\nIntegrate STEM concepts into classroom activities with a focus on engineering\, biology\, and environmental science.\nEncourage problem-solving\, teamwork\, and creativity through an interactive design challenge and active learning games.\nUtilize a “Structure and Function” dress-up costume activity to make science concepts come alive in a kinesthetic way.\n\n\nAcquire ready-to-use lesson plans that incorporate STEM concepts and active learning strategies and book and resource suggestions to fit the needs of your classroom.\n\nWhether you’re teaching science\, environmental studies\, or simply want to inspire curiosity in your students\, this workshop will provide exciting tools and activities that bring the incredible world of beavers to life! \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE (RAIN OR SHINE): \nFriday\, April 4th\, Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel. \n4-5pm Arrive at NJSOC and settle into cabins5- 6pm- BYO Dinner6-7pm- Canoe Paddle on Lake Wapalanne to explore SOC’s own beaver lodge!7-8pm- Campfire\, Stargazing & S’mores! \nSaturday\, April 5th\, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8-9am- Overnighters will enjoy a NJSOC breakfast9am- Arrivals for single day participants9am-9:30 – Welcome & Introductions9:30- 1pm- Outdoor activities: Round trip (3.5mile) hike to Steam Mill Beaver Meadow\, “Ways of the Wild” Exploration and bag lunch1-3:30pm – Indoor activities: STEM Design Challenge: Beaver Dam Building\, Active Learning Games: The Beaver’s Role in the Ecosystem\, Climate Change and Conservation and Structure and Function Dress-Up Activity3:30- 4pm- Reflection\, Feedback and Departure \nInstructor Bios: \nHolly Romahn With over 30 years of teaching experience\, Holly has taught students in grades K-4. Currently teaching 4th grade science and social studies\, she has a strong interest and background in elementary aged STEM and nature education. Holly teaches at Hardyston Township Elementary School and also works as a seasonal naturalist at High Point State Park\, helping visitors learn about the outdoors. Holly’s goal is to engage students by making learning fun and hands-on. \nTanya Sulikowski is the Director of Education at the NJ School of Conservation. As a wildlife ecologist\, Tanya spent a portion of her early career documenting beaver activity in the NJ Pinelands. She loves providing opportunities for educators to get into the field and get their hands dirty while exploring creative new ways to connect students to our natural world. \nWorkshop Details: \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nParticipating educators will receive a $150 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/beavers-natures-engineers-a-stem-exploration-for-k-6-educators/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Field Forestry & Climate Change Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The NJSOC is partnering with the NJ Forest Service to help educators learn about connections between forestry and climate science.\n\n\nNew Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation but an impressive 40% of our land cover is forested. Forests are critically important resources that provide wildlife habitat\, food\, recreation\, and ecosystem services that clean our air and water\, mitigate flooding\, and sequester carbon. \nThe New Jersey School of Conservation is partnering with the New Jersey Forest Service to help educators learn about forestry. This field-based workshop will provide an opportunity for educators to work alongside foresters and researchers as we collect and interpret data from forest stands on the NJSOC campus. Participants will learn how carbon pools are calculated\, how forests are managed\, and why they are a critical part of our statewide climate change initiatives. \nEducators will leave with a deeper understanding of how field science connects to climate research\, and new resources for experiential education at their schools\, even if they only have access to a single tree! \nParticipating educators will receive a $50 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nWe encourage workshop participants to arrive on Thursday night to alleviate the stress of Friday morning travel. \n  \n(Tentative) Workshop schedule: \nThursday\, October 10 (optional overnight) \n4:00pm- Arrive at NJSOC and settle into cabins \n5:00pm- Campus Tour & Activities \n6:00pm- BYO Dinner \n7:00pm- Canoe Paddle on Lake Wapalanne \n8:00pm- Campfire \nFriday\, October 11 \n8:00am- Breakfast Big Timbers (for overnighters) \n9:00am- Arrivals & Check In (for non overnighters) \n9:15-9:30am- Introductions\, Workshop Overview \n9:30-10:30am- NJ Forest Overview/Forest Action Plan and Climate Change Initiatives \n10:30- 11:45am- Forest Measurements & Carbon Calculation Activity \n12:00- 1:00pm- Lunch \n1:15- 2:30pm- Carbon Pool Calculation Activity \n2:45- 3:30pm- Interpretation of Data & Forests as Mitigating Tools for Climate Change \n3:30-4:00pm- Reflections\, Classroom Applications \n4:00pm- Depart NJSOC \n  \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded. \n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/field-forestry-climate-change-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling: A Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field-based workshop where K-12 educators can learn how to incorporate nature journaling into their teaching practice!\n\n\nJournaling advances the foundation of learning through outdoor inquiry\, investigation and scientific thinking\, whether it is of trees in the forest\, birds on a pond\, spring flowers and weeds sprouting in a community garden or muddy footprints on a school playground! \nJournaling also builds all subject skills of observation\, curiosity and creativity with pictures\, words and numbers using a sketchbook and pencil.  No special scientific\, artistic or literary abilities are required to enjoy this. \nTeachers will find inspiration at the beautiful NJSOC campus in the heart of Stokes State Forest while learning how to include Nature Journaling across all curricular areas\, inside and outside the classroom.  Many skills will be shared and experienced\, including introductory journaling techniques and activities\, simple artistic elements of design\, building a sense of place\, developing scientific thinking skills and natural history concepts\, structuring observations and forming questions\, lasting memories and connections. \nLinks to NJ Standards will be provided and teachers will be excited to pass along these skills to students of all ages! \nParticipating educators will receive a $50 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nInstructor Bio: Lois Lyons is a retired Chemistry teacher with over 35 years of experience in formal and nonformal classrooms.  This Presidential Award winning educator volunteers with the Monmouth County Park System and Retired Educators Association.  She volunteers and works at NJSOC. Lois is an avid hiker and has a passion for the outdoors that she connects with her watercolor painting. \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE (RAIN OR SHINE): \nFriday\, October 4th\, Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel. \n4-5pm Arrive at NJSOC and settle into cabins \n5- 6pm- Canoe Paddle on Lake Wapalanne \n6-8pm- BYO Dinner\, Campfire\, Stargazing & S’mores! \nSaturday\, October 5th\, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \n8-9am- Overnighters will enjoy a hearty breakfast \n9am- Arrivals for single day participants \n9am-12pm- Intro to ConceptsOutdoor activities: \n\nI Notice\, I Wonder\, It Reminds Me Of\n\n\nElements of Design\nComparison or Inside Out\n\n12-1pm – Lunch at Big Timbers \n1-3pm – Outdoor activities\, while hiking NJSOC trails \n\nMy Secret Object\nZoom In/Zoom Out\nString Safari\n\n3-3:30pm- Reflection\, Feedback and Departure \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded. \n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/nature-journaling-a-professional-development-workshop-for-k-12-educators/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000
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SUMMARY:ANJEE Autumn Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NJSOC is proud to host the Fall 2024 ANJEE conference. Please Save the Date\, September 20\, 2024\, and check back with us for registration information soon!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/anjee-autumn-conference/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240823
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Connections: How Stream Ecology Tells the Story of Your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Educators of middle and high-school aged students are invited to apply for the New Jersey School of Conservation’s summer workshop\, Aquatic Connections: How Stream Ecology Tells the Story of Your Landscape. This residential program will take place from August 19-22\, 2024 at the school’s 240-acre campus in the heart of Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. Participants will reside in cabins and share meals at the NJSOC field station\, providing an immersive experience that will enhance collaboration. \nAquatic Connections will focus on three aspects of aquatic ecosystems. First\, participants will engage in hands-on learning about stream macroinvertebrates by exploring the Flat Brook River on the NJSOC campus. Teachers will learn to sample and identify macroinvertebrates\, and how to use stream sampling to make connections between human and natural systems. \nSecond\, teachers will work alongside university scientists to explore the physical and chemical parameters of the Flat Brook. The focus on geology\, water chemistry and landscape-level forest health will help participants understand how aquatic systems function and change over time. \nThird\, the workshop will feature the iNaturalist app/program and pilot the new National Geographic funded MacroBlitz project. Teachers will be trained in iNaturalist and MacroBlitz and will apply geographic practices and use geographic perspectives to identify\, map and assess spatial and temporal distribution of macroinvertebrate species in the Flat Brook and beyond. \nTeachers will collaborate to use their acquired skills and knowledge to create a portfolio of low prep lessons to spark student curiosity and engage in environmental problem-solving in their respective communities. \nInterested applicants should be in a current position teaching middle or high-school aged students and be able to demonstrate a strong interest in natural history\, field biology and ecology. Some activities will involve walking several miles over moderate terrain and take place outdoors in daytime and at night\, rain or shine. Accommodations will be made for successful applicants with mobility challenges. \nThere is no cost to participants. \nScholarships are funded by National Geographic\, the Fred Burroughs Chapter of Trout Unlimited and a private donor. Scholarships include all meals\, cabin-style lodging at the NJSOC and workshop materials. \n  \nThe deadline to apply is May 1\, 2024. Applicants will be notified by May 15\, 2024. The application can be found HERE. \nContact NJSOC Director of Education\, Tanya Sulikowski\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nWorking Agenda\nDay 0- Sunday August 18\nOptional arrival on Sunday night for check in.\nBYO dinner. Sunset hike \nDay 1- Monday Aug 19\nWelcome to NJSOC- Campus orientation\nIntroductions/Icebreakers\nConnections to NGSS/Expectations for deliverables\nLunch\nMacroBlitz Part 1\niNaturalist Part 1\nDinner\nSunset paddle on Lake Wapalanne\nCampfire \nDay 2- Tuesday Aug 20\nEarly morning hike/yoga (optional)\nBreakfast\nMacroBlitz Part 2\niNaturalist Part 2\nLunch\nForest Health Research\nStream Geology\nDinner\nNighttime activity- Moth surveys as an indicator of forest health \nDay 3- Wednesday Aug 21\nEarly morning hike/yoga (optional)\nBreakfast\nMacroBlitz Part 3\nChemical Testing/Temperature Studies\nLunch\nCollaboration Time\nDinner\nEvening activity- fly tying and fly casting (sponsored by Trout Unlimited)\nCampfire \nDay 4- Thursday Aug 22\nBreakfast\nMining iNaturalist Data and Analysis\nCollaboration Time/Classroom resources\nLunch\nLesson Idea Presentations\nEvaluations \nApply Here
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/aquatic-connections-how-stream-ecology-tells-the-story-of-your-landscape/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:MacroBlitz: Citizen Science at the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about what NJSOC offers teachers and students and MacroBlitz\, a new National Geographic project that inspires citizen scientists.\n\n\nWho doesn’t love field trips? \nThe NJ Science Teachers Assocation\, the Alliance for the NJ Environmental Education and the NJ School of Conservation invite you to the NJSOC to learn about our resources for teachers and students and try MacroBlitz\, a new National Geographic Society project. \nThe NJSOC has inspired students\, teachers and researchers for 75 years. Come visit the beautiful campus in the heart of Stokes State Forest to learn why. You’ll explore the site and learn about the innovative work being done in field research\, climate education and teacher professional development. \nThe second part of the day will feature MacroBlitz\, a new National Geographic initiative that will empower citizen scientists to document aquatic macroinvertebrates using the iNaturalist App. Educators will hunt for stream insects in the Flatbrook River and learn how to document their findings in iNaturalist. \nParticipants will leave as members of MacroBlitz\, with new field skills and tools for engaging students and a new appreciation for the aquatic underworld. \nThis fun\, outdoor day will include a campus tour\, hands-on (and instream) workshop and lunch. \nTentative Agenda (rain or shine):10am- Arrival & Welcome10:30am-12p- Campus Tour12-1p- Lunch1-4pm- MacroBlitz Workshop4pm- Summation and Departure \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \n \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/macroblitz-citizen-science-at-the-next-level/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Land:  Exploring Landscape and Language\, Art and Culture
DESCRIPTION:“Voices from the Land” is a creative process that encourages students to explore the connection between nature\, art\, language and culture.\n\n\nThe Voices process is standards-based and experiential. Voices builds “community” among people of different backgrounds\, ages and abilities: social and emotional learning are integral to the process. Communication\, speaking and listening skills\, compromise and respect… are essential elements. \nA Voices experience begins outdoors… as small groups of people (3-4 per group) explore a natural area: a meadow\, stream\, forest\, beach\, park\, etc. As the Voices process unfolds\, each group selects part of the site that “speaks” to them. Guided by principles of art\, groups create art from natural materials found on-site: leaves\, sticks\, stones\, mud\, water\, etc. After completing their art\, the groups share their art with other groups. \nOral language captured during this first phase becomes raw material for the next phase\, where groups use written language to create poetry. In the third phase of the process\, groups use performance art to re-cast their poems into performance poetry\, which they share with other groups. Digital photography documents the Voices process\, allowing participants to create posters/books that showcase their work. \nVoices has been used in schools across the US\, Canada and Europe\, with groups ranging from pre-school to adult\, and special-needs. Educators Erik and Kris Mollenhauer (Voices originators) will facilitate this hands-on workshop. In 2018\, Voices was recognized as “Project of the Year” by Virginia Master Naturalists for its effectiveness. \nTentative Agenda \nThursday night arrival is optional. Our hope is that early arrivals will alleviate the stress of Friday morning travel.  \nThursday\, Nov 30 Arrive at NJSOC approx. 4 pm; bring your own dinner. \n7:00-9:00 pm Special Program – “Through the Dragon’s Mouth”\, followed by a “Winter Constellation Star Party” on Lake Wapalanne. \nFriday\, Dec 1 \n8:00-9:00 Arrival and settle into cabins \n9:00-9:30 Welcome… Introductions… Posters \n9:30-10:30 Overview of the “Voices from the Land” process \n10:30-12:30 Creating Voices art (outdoor activities) \n12:30-1:30 Lunch \n1:30-2:00 Overview of Voices poetry \n2:00-3:00 Small group writing time \n3:00-3:30 Teaching oral performance \n3:30-4:30 Small group planning time \n4:30-5:00 Designing Voices books and posters \n5:00-6:00 Break \n6:00-7:00 Dinner \n7:00-8:30 Campfire and storytelling \nSaturday\, Dec 2 \n8:00-8:45 Breakfast \n8:45-9:15 Discovery Walk \n9:15-10:00 Small group planning time \n10:00-12:00 Small group performances \n12:15-1:00 Lunch \n1:00-2:00 Summation\, Poster Walk\, Evaluations \nRegistration fee includes five meals\, overnight accommodations for two nights in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. No partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/voices-from-the-land-exploring-landscape-and-language-art-and-culture/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T133000
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SUMMARY:Climate on My Campus: Using Field-Based Data in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Increase your knowledge and classroom resources to implement the New Jersey Climate Change Standards across the curriculum!\n\n\nWe will take advantage of the bucolic setting and exemplary natural resources at the NJ School of Conservation to investigate indicators of climate change and then connect our results to local and global communities. Numerous classroom resources will be highlighted through hands-on\, field-based investigations. \nDuring this workshop\, you will be introduced to local scientists engaged in current research. Workshop sessions will focus on learning about how and why data is collected in order to help you incorporate near/real-time data into your curriculum. \nThis workshop is supported by the MBARI EARTH (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Education and Research: Testing Hypotheses) program that brings together educators and researchers with the goal of bringing real data into classrooms. For more information\, please visit the EARTH website. https://tinyurl.com/26n2se9k \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n– Learn to identify local indicators of climate change. \n– Participate in a tree coring exercise and collect dendrochronology data for an active research project on the NJSOC campus. \n– Collect data from the NJSOC campus and use the information to design a new schoolyard to reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect. \n– Explore a variety of online data sources for classroom activities. \n– Combine art and science to interpret and illustrate graphs to convey the “Bigger Picture” of climate change. \n– Learn about MBARI’s EARTH lessons and other resources available. \n– Network and collaboratively create a lesson plan with other NJ middle and high school teachers using the EARTH lesson plan template. (Participants may receive a $50 stipend upon submission of a completed lesson plan using data/ideas from the workshop.) \n– Learn more about the history and resources available at the NJ School of Conservation\, the oldest year-round residential environmental learning center in the country. \nWorkshop Agenda \nIn order to alleviate the stress of morning travel\, participants are invited to arrive on Sunday evening. Monday morning arrival is also welcome if more convenient. \nThe overnight workshop fee includes cabin-style lodging at the NJ School of Conservation for one night\, 3 meals and workshop materials. \nThe single day workshop fee includes lunch and workshop materials. \nSunday November 12\, 2023- *optional arrival* \n1:30-2:30 Arrival & Check-in \n2:30-5:00 Welcome\, NJSOC Tour & Activities \n5:30-6:30 Dinner \n6:30-8:00 What’s the Bigger Picture Lesson featuring guest Glaciologist and Artist\, Jill Pelto \n8:00-9:00 Campfire and S’mores \nMonday November 13\, 2023 \n7:30-8:30 Breakfast for overnighters \n8:30-9:00 Arrival & Check-in \n9:00-9:15 Welcome\, Educator Introductions and NJSOC Introduction \n9:15-10:15 MBARI EARTH Overview\, Website Tour\, Adopt-A-Float \n10:15-10:30 Break \n10:30-12:00 Dendrochronology and Climate In the Field \n12:00-12:45 Lunch and Networking with Scientists \n12:45-1:30 Accessing Climate Data for the Classroom \n1:30-2:45 Albedo Lesson- Cool Schools: Designing for Climate Change \n2:45-3:45 Lesson Plan Collaboration & Development \n3:45-4:00 Evaluation & Adjourn \nWorkshop Facilitators: \nDr. Nancy FitzGerald- Jefferson Academy for Environmental Science Faculty (retired) \nDr. Frank Gallagher- Director\, Environmental Planning Program\, Department of Landscape Architecture. School of Environmental & Biological Sciences Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey \nDr. Missy Holzer- Science Standards Specialist\, Great Minds PBC and retired NJ high school science teacher \nTanya Sulikowski- Director of Education\, NJ School of Conservation \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSpace is limited. Open to formal and informal educators of all disciplines\, including pre-service teachers. Deadline to register: November 3\, 2023 \nContact the NJ School of Conservation’s Director of Education\, Tanya Sulikowski\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org. \nCover art “Proxies for the Past” created by Jill Pelto\, www.jillpelto.com \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. No partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/climate-on-my-campus-using-field-based-data-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:Educators' Open House
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day at the NJ School of Conservation learning about the outdoor field experiences we have to offer to you and your students.\n\n\nWe’ll highlight upcoming professional development workshops\, online resources and volunteer opportunities. Then\, you’ll get to “be a student for the day” and participate in several of our most popular field experiences\, learn how they support New Jersey’s student learning standards\, including the new Climate Change standards and Social Emotional Learning Competencies\, and find out how you can continue to build on the experience back at your own school. Classes will include Nature Art & Poetry (with climate change emphasis)\, Metalsmithing\, Water Ecology\, and Archery. \nThe Open House will also include opportunities for networking\, smore-making and lots of fun! Earn up to 7.5 hours of professional development. Lunch is included. \nYour $20 ticket fee is a deposit. After attending the event\, you will receive a full refund.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/educators-open-house-2/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:Social and Emotional Learning & Environmental Education: Perfect Together
DESCRIPTION:Challenged by integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into your work? The NJ School of Conservation has paved the way for SEL for 75+ years. Meeting the needs of students and educators\, the NJSOC has aligned our curricula with NJ Department of Education’s SEL Competencies. Leave feeling inspired and armed with easily adaptable activities and lessons. This workshop is presented by Maura Lincoln & Marian Janes as a concurrent session in the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) 7th Annual Autumn Outdoor Conference at Duke Farms in Hillsborough\, New Jersey. The full conference schedule and registration link can be found at https://anjee.org/schedule–workshop-sessions.html. Online registration is open until 9/22/2023.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/social-and-emotional-learning-environmental-education-perfect-together-2/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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SUMMARY:STEAM into Monarch Butterfly Conservation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will result in K-12 educators feeling refreshed\, excited\, inspired and ready to challenge students with an authentic problem.\n\n\nSTEAM into Monarch Butterfly Conservation \nIn 2022\, the migratory monarch butterfly was classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. We can all do something to help!  \nThis fun\, informative and mostly outdoor workshop will provide educators with the background knowledge and tools to challenge students to find an interdisciplinary Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM) approach to help solve an authentic problem.  \nFor two days\, educators will work collaboratively to solve a  “Content Driven Design Challenge” that will result in the hands-on design and installation of a pollinator garden at the NJ School of Conservation (see the detailed schedule below). Experience gained through this workshop will empower educators to implement The Challenge at home or at school.  \nThis workshop will include STEAM curriculum aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards\, including the NJ Climate Change Education Standards.   \nOther workshop benefits include: \n\nBuilding a network with like-minded educators and experts in education and natural history from across New Jersey that will extend beyond the workshop. \nForming deeper connections to nature and educational practices.\nPractice in citizen science using the iNaturalist and SEEK Apps \nExperience in the creation of green spaces for wildlife at your home or school- from small scale flower pots to larger pollinator gardens. \nClassroom resources to take home.\nA free flat of native plants to get your green space started.\nThe opportunity to stay and play at the NJ School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest – the oldest and most beautiful environmental education center in New Jersey.\n\nWorkshop Facilitators: \nDena Corbin- Founder and Program Designer\, Natural Ground 1 \nMegan Edson- Township of Ocean Intermediate School \nErik Mollenhauer– Founder\, Monarch Teacher Network    \nHolly Romahn-  Hardyston Township Elementary School \nTanya Sulikowski- Director of Education\, NJ School of Conservation \nBruce Taterka- Mendham High School  \nVince Walencik – NJ Technology and Engineering Educators Association \n***************************************************************************************************************** \nWorkshop Schedule : \nIn order to alleviate the stress of morning travel\, participants are invited to arrive on Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning arrival is also welcome if more convenient.  \nTuesday August 1\, 2023 \n– 5-6pm- Check In \n– 6-7pm- Potluck Dinner \n– 7- 8pm- Guided Evening Paddle on Lake Wapalanne \n– 9p-?- Optional Nighttime Moth Survey and Soundscape Activity \n \nWednesday August 2\, 2023 \n9-10am- Educators check-in and get settled in cabins. Continental breakfast. Hands-On Monarch Butterfly Feeding Session.  \n10- 11am- Introductions\, Orientation and Workshop Overview   \n11am-12pm- The Monarch Butterfly Content Driven Design Challenge \n12-12:45pm- Catered lunch  \n12:45- 1:45pm- iNaturalist & SEEK Apps to Engage Budding Naturalists \n1:45-2pm- Break \n2- 5pm – Monarch Butterfly Cultural and Natural History \n5- 5:15 pm- Bathroom Break  \n5:15- 5:45pm- Introduction to Pollinator Gardens  \n5:45-6:15pm- Cabin Break \n6:15- 8pm – Dinner (Build Your Own Butterfly Pizza –  A Bonus Design Challenge!) \n8- 9pm – Campfire/Evening Activity- Monarch Storytelling \n \nThursday August 3\, 2023 \n7- 8am- Morning iNaturalist walk or fitness hike (optional) \n8- 9am- Catered breakfast \n9:15-11:15am -Native Plant Pollinator Garden Design  and Installation  \n11:30- 12pm- iNaturalist Data Crunching \n12-12:30pm – Catered lunch \n12:45-2:30pm-  Monarch Butterfly Cultural and Natural History Part 2 \n2:45-3:45pm- Content Driven Design Challenge – Teacher Collaboration \n4- 4:30pm – Wrap Up\, Evaluations and Depart \nPlease note: The workshop fee includes cabin-style lodging at the NJ School of Conservation for two nights\, food and workshop materials including a Native Plant Pollinator Garden Starter Kit courtesy of  NJDEP Fish and Wildlife – ENSP. Scholarships may be available.  \nContact the NJ School of Conservation’s Director of Education\, Tanya Sulikowski\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/steam-into-monarch-butterfly-conservation/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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