NJSOC Spring Cleanup II

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

We had so much fun and got so much done, we're doing it again! It's Spring Clean Up, Part Two! Can we count on you?Join our work party as we make a clean sweep of NJSOC’s facilities and grounds to get everything ready for 2024 programming to begin. Some of the jobs we’ll be tackling […]

Free

Celebrate World Archery Day at NJSOC! (for Adults and Children ages 8+)

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Have fun learning the basics of Archery as we celebrate World Archery Day at NJSOC.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Drop by between 10 am and 1 pm for an hour-long lesson and some practice time with […]

$20.00

NJSOC 75th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Come celebrate 75 years of NJSOC with us at our Anniversary Celebration!It's our 75th Anniversary Celebration Weekend and we have so much to celebrate!! In 2020, the School of Conservation was closed, and its future uncertain. The Friends of the NJSOC sprang into action to save the school and began offering programs again in just […]

Free

Aquatic Connections: How Stream Ecology Tells the Story of Your Landscape

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

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 […]

Observing Nature: Inward and Outward

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Free yourself from your mental gerbil wheel and experience the peace and focus that come from simply being present! The peaceful forest environment of the School of Conservation is the perfect place to accomplish this! In “Observing Nature: Inward and Outward,” you’ll learn how to still your mind, open your heart, open your eyes, and […]

ANJEE Autumn Conference

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

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!

Nature Journaling: A Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Educators

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Join us for a field-based workshop where K-12 educators can learn how to incorporate nature journaling into their teaching practice! Journaling 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 […]

Native Plants 1-2-3: Plan & Plant, Pollinators, & Preparing for Winter

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Where are you on your Native Plant gardening journey? This three-in-one workshop offers something for everyone!You want to improve your local environment and help pollinators. You’re thinking about replacing your lawn with native plants… but worried about what the neighbors will say! Master Gardener, Barbara Rosenberg will share techniques that can disguise the real intent […]

2024 Fall Fling Archery Course (3 Sessions) for Children ages 8 -14

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

2024 Fall Fling Archery Course (3 Sessions) for Adults (Age 14+)

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

Field Forestry & Climate Change Workshop

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

The NJSOC is partnering with the NJ Forest Service to help educators learn about connections between forestry and climate science. New 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 […]

SOC After Dark

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, United States

Fall is the perfect time for stories around the campfire. And that's just the beginning!Fall is the perfect time to gather around the campfire with friends for some not-too-scary stories. Popular local storyteller Ken Karnas will be our featured speaker at this Pre-Halloween event. Throughout his 42-year teaching career, Ken used stories to enhance every […]