Public Events

Get ready to unleash your inner artist among the vibrant fall foliage at Lake Wapalanne - no experience needed, just creativity and love!The inspiration comes from a serene view of […]

Our FREE book club is back with a new title!Join us as we read together Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann. Participants will read at their own pace, with an […]

Let’s be thankful for our friends and the forest!We'll meander along the trails near the Flatbrook River and through the woods of the NJ School of Conservation. We will stop […]

Welcome to Wapalanne Women's Wellness Weekend where you can relax and refresh in natureWelcome to Wapalanne Women’s Wellness Weekend where you can relax and refresh in natureWelcome to Wapalanne Women’s […]

Deck the halls this holiday season with ornaments you make yourself from materials found in nature!Usher in the Holidays with an afternoon of creating holiday tree decorations with natural materials. […]

New to Ice Fishing? Start Here with the NJ School of Conservation!Curious about ice fishing but not sure where to begin? Join us for an introductory ice fishing program designed […]

Small but mighty, the chickadee is a reminder that even in the coldest months, the NJSOC campus is full of life and personality. This painting captures the quiet, winter charm […]

Join us as we learn about this meditative drawing method.Zen Tangles are an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun artform in which you use structured patterns to create beautiful images. The designs […]

Our FREE book club is back with a new title for Winter 2026!Join us as we read together The Seed Keeper, a novel by Diane Wilson. Participants will read at […]

This painting captures a quiet, wintry moment that feels both serene and a bit magical. Imagine standing along the quiet stretch of Skellenger Road just as the morning light begins […]

Do familiar trees suddenly become strangers once they lose their leaves?In winter, the forest looks completely different—but the clues are still there. You just have to know how to look.In […]

Grab your sketchbook & find your muse among the trees as we turn simple vignettes into colorful masterpieces with just three primary paints. Walk on the beautiful School of Conservation […]