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SUMMARY:Hooked on Fishing\, Not on Drugs - Youth Fishing Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spend some quality time fishing with your family at Lake Wapalanne!\n\n\nThis fun fishing event is open to all youth (17 & younger). Your child will need to bring their own fishing gear. Registered youth participants may be eligible to receive prizes for the fish they catch during the event. (Youth must be present at the end of the event to be awarded prizes.) \nThis event is sponsored by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program and hosted by the Friends of NJSOC. Space is limited and registration in advance is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pets are not permitted. \nThis date is a NJ Free Fishing Day when a fishing license is NOT required for anyone age 16 and older. \n \nCheck-in / Event Schedule: \n\n9:30 – 9:55 AM: Check-in at Long House. This is the red building with the statue in front.\nFollowing check-in until 10 AM: Select and set up your fishing spot. Reminder: while accompanying adults are also welcome to fish\, space along the lakeshore and earthen dam is limited and safety is one of our top concerns. Once youth participants have taken their spots along the lakeshore\, adult anglers may fill in any remaining spaces as safety allows.\n10 AM: We will all wait for a signal to drop lines in the water once everyone is situated.\n10 AM – 12:30 PM: Fishing Fun! Each member of your family who is fishing will have a scorecard. Children will be eligible for prizes. A volunteer will fill in the information about each fish you catch on the scorecard. Volunteers will also be available to assist you.\n12:30: Pack up your gear and meet in front of Long House. There will be 4 prizes awarded to youth participants at the end of the program. While volunteers review your scorecards\, this is a good time to enjoy your lunch and learn a little bit about the School of Conservation.\n12:50: Presentation of prizes to children and goodie bags. Each family will receive a goodie bag\, but must be present at the end of the event to receive one.\n1:00: Thank you and Goodbyes!\n\n \n\n\nSponsored by New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing Program
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/hooked-on-fishing-not-on-drugs-youth-fishing-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wings Over the Water: A Dragonfly & Damselfly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spot and learn all about dragonflies and damselflies in this fun\, hands-on outdoor workshop!\n\n\nDid you know that Sussex County\, NJ has more dragonfly and damselfly species than any other county in the US? In fact\, we have more “Odonata” in Sussex County than the entire state of California! \nSpend a day alongside the ponds\, streams\, and wetlands of Stokes State Forest as you discover the remarkable world of dragonflies and damselflies — some of the most ancient and acrobatic insects on the planet. New Jersey is home to over 170 species of these stunning fliers\, and this hands-on workshop gives you the tools and knowledge to find\, identify\, and appreciate them. \nLed by experienced naturalists and odonate enthusiasts\, Bruce Taterka and Tanya Sulikowski\, the day blends classroom learning with time in the field. You’ll learn to identify and photograph dragonflies in lake\, stream and meadow habitats. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned naturalist looking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop offers something for everyone. \nSchedule for the Day \n12:00p- Welcome & Orientation (Nature Center Classroom) \n\nIntroductions and overview of the day\nBrief orientation to NJSOC grounds and habitats\nSafety briefing and field ethics\n\n12:15-12:45pm Dragonfly Biology & Ecology (Nature Center Classroom ) \n\nDragonfly and damselfly morphology and behavior\nLife cycle: aquatic nymphs → aerial adults\nPredator–prey relationships and ecological roles\nImportance of habitat\nDistribution of the Pocket Guide to Dragonflies of the NJSOC and overview of New Jersey’s odonate richness\n\n12:45-1:15pm Introduction to iNaturalist & MacroBlitz (Lab Classroom) \n\nBrief introduction (15 minutes) for participants to download the app and learn the basics of uploading observations\nOutdoor practice with iNaturalist around Lake Wapalanne\n\n1:15-2:15pm Macroinvertebrate Sampling (Flatbrook River) \n\nSafety and ethics briefing\nKick nets and rock-flipping\nID keys\, field guides\, iNaturalist\nPhotographing specimens\nBiotic index\n\n2:30pm – 3:15pm: Odonata Exploration (Lake Wapalanne) \n\nExploring the shoreline and emergent vegetation\n\n3:15pm – 4:00pm: Odonata Exploration (Flatbrook River) \n\nExploring the stream and adjacent riparian areas\n\n4:00pm – 4:15pm: Wrap-up and Debrief \n\nReflection on the importance of odes the insect community\, and the impacts of habitat degradation\nBrainstorming conservation efforts and teaching and outreach strategies\n\n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wings-over-the-water-a-dragonfly-damselfly-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wapalanne Women's Wellness Weekend -- Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Wapalanne Women’s Wellness Weekend where you can relax and refresh in nature\n\n\nWelcome to Wapalanne Women’s Wellness Weekend on the historic NJSOC campus in the middle of beautiful Stokes State Forest! \nCome and enjoy a weekend to refresh your mind\, body\, and spirit with nature journaling\, hiking\, archery\, yoga\, boating\, campfires\, and much more. As we ease into summer take time to relax and center yourself in a beautiful natural setting. Come on your own or bring some friends and stay in our rustic cabins with views of Lake Wapalanne. \nThe cost of this weekend includes two nights of lodging\, six meals and six programs. It also helps us continue our work to foster environmental knowledge and action through education programs that promote sustainability practices\, climate change mitigation\, and environmental justice. \nPrograms: \nNature Journaling – Learn how to use nature in your journaling from a Master Educator. Then go for a walk and draw inspiration from nature. All supplies provided. \nWild Plant Hike – Take a hike with a Master Educator and learn about native plants and their uses. Sturdy shoes recommended. \nOutdoor Yoga – Join us for an outdoor session to learn why we practice yoga and how important it is to our wellness. Bring a mat or towel as we do some movement and end with a meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nBoating – Enjoy a peaceful afternoon gliding across Lake Wapalanne and learn some basics of canoeing. No experience needed\, life vests are provided. \nArchery – Learn all about Archery from a certified instructor. Enjoy learning a new skill in a beautiful setting. No experience needed all equipment is provided. \nCampfire – Join us around the campfire for songs and s’mores. \n  \nLodging: \nWhen you register you will be able to choose a cabin with or without an en suite toilet and shower. You will also choose top or bottom bunk in the cabins with an en suite toilet and shower. All accommadations have heat/AC and WiFi. The cabins with en suite toilet and shower also have a mini fridge or full kitchen. You will need to provide your own bedding\, pillow\, and towel. A detailed packing list will be sent after you register. Remember to let us know if you are coming with friends! \n  \nIndividuals who identify as women are welcome at this event. \n  \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 14 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 14 days of the event. If we must cancel\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wapalanne-womens-wellness-weekend-summer-edition/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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