It's been a long winter and it's time for some Spring Cleaning! We need lots of help to spruce things up. 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 2022 programs. Participants are asked to bring tools (weedwhackers, rakes, […]

Give your child an amazing day of fishing in beautiful Lake Wapalanne! They might even win a prize!This fun fishing event is open to all youth (17 & younger). Fishing is an activity that can be started at any age by any person regardless of gender, physical size or athletic ability. Fishing can also be […]

Spend a day learning Fly Fishing with a local expert at NJSOC!Whether you are brand new to Fly Fishing or a solidly experienced angler, this full day program will encompass everything you need to know to start enjoying this rewarding past time in the great outdoors. Local Fly Fishing expert, Paul Weiss, has 30+ years […]

Wild edibles: nutrition, gastronomy, survival and fun science Jumpstart a foraging habit for your soups, stews, salads, pestos and fritters! Your program leader, Joanne White, will lead you on a hike to discuss and take photos of whatever is available in woods and meadow-like areas. Although this is not an eating event, lots of follow-up […]

Explore Archery! These 4 Consecutive Sessions 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 flinging arrows in […]

Explore Archery! These 4 consecutive sessions 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 flinging arrows in […]

There's a world to explore within the forest! Learn about the oxygen-providing trees, plants and various flora that supports life! What plants grow in Stokes Forest? What's that tree? What's that plant? Join Mike Lefebvre as he discusses the variety and importance of native plants found in one of the most diverse forests in NJ. […]

Bring your friends and family for a day of adventure and FUN in the FOREST!Experience the magic of the NJ School of Conservation as you foster a love of nature and build a sense of community with old and new friends in the outdoors.During your visit you will participate in experiential activities in the outdoors […]

An intuitive and exciting program to enhance participant’s lives with practical instruction on how to develop powers of observation. "Observing Nature: Inward and Outward" is created and led by Peter Del Vecchio, a life coach, environmentalist, nature photographer, and former yogic monk. Incorporating and interweaving his training and life experiences as both a keen observer […]

Teachers, environmental educators & group leaders! Use nature, creativity, science & technology to foster appreciation of the environment.Research reveals an ancient and intimate connection between language and landscape, a connection that is found in cultures around the world. Within each person there is a gifted orator, artist, listener, and performer. Exploring the natural world becomes […]

Improve your local ecosystem with native plants! Some attractive and pollinator-friendly possibilities are within reach.Join Master Gardener Barbara Rosenberg as she introduces you to the big impact of adding native plants to your gardens and lawns. What makes native plants natives? Why are they easier to care for? You will gain an understanding of their […]

Wild edibles: nutrition, gastronomy, survival and fun scienceJumpstart a foraging habit for your soups, stews, salads, pestos and fritters! Your program leader, Joanne White, will lead you on a hike to discuss and take photos of whatever is available in woods and meadow-like areas. Although this is not an eating event, lots of follow-up information […]