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SUMMARY:The NJSOC Book Club… Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Our FREE  book club is back with a new title for Summer 2026!\n\nOur FREE book club is back with a new title for Summer 2026! \nJoin us as we read together Raising Hare\, a memoir by Chloe Dalton. Participants will read at their own pace\, with the opportunity to discuss virtually via the Heylo app. You’ll receive weekly discussion points to ponder that will guide our group conversation. We’ll meet to discuss the book face-to-face on Saturday\, August 15th\, at the School of Conservation from 10:30 to noon. This meeting will also include an outdoor activity related to our reading. \nHigh School students and up are welcome to join. Participants will provide their own copy of the book. We will officially begin reading on Sunday\, July 5th. Please feel free to register and jump in any time. Participants will receive additional instructions via email (don’t forget to monitor the email address you use to register!). \nAbout Raising Hare:\nNEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE 2025 WOMEN’S PRIZE \nA fascinating meditation on freedom\, trust\, loss\, and our relationship with the natural world\, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare. \n“Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and bounded around your bedroom at night\, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that\, more than two years later\, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and slept in your house for hours on end. For political advisor and speechwriter Chloe Dalton\, who spent lockdown deep in the English countryside\, far away from her usual busy London life\, this became her unexpected reality. \nIn February 2021\, Dalton stumbles upon a newborn hare—a leveret—that had been chased by a dog. Fearing for its life\, she brings it home\, only to discover how difficult it is to rear a wild hare\, most of whom perish in captivity from either shock or starvation. Through trial and error\, she learns to feed and care for the leveret with every intention of returning it to the wilderness. Instead\, it becomes her constant companion\, wandering the fields and woods at night and returning to Dalton’s house by day. Though Dalton feared that the hare would be preyed upon by foxes\, weasels\, feral cats\, raptors\, or even people\, she never tried to restrict it to the house. Each time the hare leaves\, Chloe knows she may never see it again. Yet she also understands that to confine it would be its own kind of death. \nRaising Hare chronicles their journey together while also taking a deep dive into the lives and nature of hares\, and the way they have been viewed historically in art\, literature\, and folklore. We witness firsthand the joy at this extraordinary relationship between human and animal\, which serves as a reminder that the best things\, and most beautiful experiences\, arise when we least expect them.”
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LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Being Human: Observing Our Nature Within
DESCRIPTION:Previously titled “Observing Nature: Inward & Outward”.   Join us as we celebrate five years of our partnership with Peter Del Vecchio.\n\n\nThis program offers a deep\, personal experience in learning to still the mind\, open the heart\, open the eyes\, and use our higher senses to observe within ourselves and around us at all times. \nThis popular program is now in its fifth year\, designed and led by Peter Del Vecchio\, sharing his decades of training and life experiences as both a keen observer of the natural world and yogic mindfulness guide. \nInstructor-led activities include simple and powerful mindfulness and deep relaxation techniques\, nature walks (some silent)\, journaling\, discussions\, and cell phone nature photography – a favorite! \nThe serene forest environment of the School of Conservation is the perfect place to accomplish this! Once we come in touch with our true self within\, it is so much easier to navigate the world to attain our goals. \nThroughout our lives from early childhood\, we are guided toward intellectual learning: facts\, dates\, calculations\, etc. The Art of Being Human: Observing Our Nature Within offers a practical\, deeper type of learning to help free us from that “mental gerbil wheel”. We learn to focus inwardly in order to better focus outwardly. The benefit is a much cleaner\, happier\, giving\, and more fulfilling life. \nThis program is designed for ages 12* to adult (*children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). No prior experience is required – just a love of nature and learning. Here’s what previous participants have had to say:  \n• “Thoroughly enjoyed the program with Peter at NJSOC. Made me appreciate how important it is to practice being present and practice mindfulness on a daily basis.” \n• “I loved the focus on ‘love and forgiveness’”. \n• “I would recommend this program to anyone who has anxiety or other mental health struggles\, as you learn a lot of coping strategies and how to be present.” \n• “At first\, I wasn’t sure about coming to this program because it didn’t sound like something that would be beneficial to me. However\, after coming here\, I can say that I have learned a lot about myself\, what I need to work on\, and how to do it.” \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. In the case of a multi-day event\, you must cancel 7 or more days before the first day of the event. No partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. \nWhile we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nFor events that are weather-dependent\, a raindate/reschedule date is included in the event description. We do not offer refunds if an event is rescheduled for the specified date. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/the-art-of-being-human-observing-our-nature-within/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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