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 […]

Holiday Decorations from Natural Materials

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

Bring the outdoors in this holiday season with ornaments you make yourself! Usher in the Holidays with an afternoon of creating holiday tree decorations with natural materials. We'll take a short walk to collect acorns, pinecones, sticks, leaves, or whatever natural treasures you can find to create your own ornament. We will supply glitter, glue, […]

Paint Among the Pines: Piney Point Edition

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

Is winter beginning to wear on you? Creativity and camaraderie is the cure that will get you through to Spring! You've got this!! Join us for our inaugural "Paint and Sip" (hot chocolate that is) program: Paint Among the Pines. This will be the first in a series of Paint and Sips hosted by Keri […]

$28.00

Beginner Archery Course (3 sessions) for Youth (ages 8-13)

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

You pull back the bowstring... stare downrange at the target. 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 no time. Be advised, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience or equipment necessary!This workshop […]

Beginner Archery Course (3 sessions) for Adults (ages 14 & up)

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

You pull back the bowstring... stare downrange at the target. 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 no time. Be advised, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience or equipment necessary!This workshop […]

Advanced Archery Course (3 sessions) for Ages 10 & up

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

You pull back the bowstring... stare downrange at the target. 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 no time. Be advised, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience or equipment necessary!This workshop […]

3rd Tuesday Hiking Series for Women (ages 18+)

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

Join like-minded women and hike on trails at NJSOC. Mark the 3rd Tuesday of the month on your calendar and let's enjoy morning hikes on local trails, as we look for wildflowers, photo opportunities and forest calm. Along the way, we will learn hiking tips for the woods. Lois Lyons, an NJSOC Master Educator, will […]

The 2025 Annual NJSOC Spring Cleanup

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

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 keep our campus looking its very best. Some of the jobs we’ll be tackling […]

Nature by the Book: The NJSOC Book Club

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

Help us pilot our first book club!Join us as we read together The Forest Unseen by David Haskell."In this wholly original book, biologist David Haskell uses a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature's path through the seasons, […]

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

NJ School of Conservation 1 Wapalanne Road, Sandyston, 07826, Sandyston, US

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 […]

Come Fly With Us! Intro to Fly Fishing for Adults (Ages 16+)

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

Spend a day learning Fly Fishing with local experts at the NJSOC! This Introductory course is a full day workshop (9 am to 4 pm) and encompasses everything you need to know to start enjoying the exciting world of fly fishing. Through discussion and hands-on experience, we will teach you the basic concepts and fundamentals […]

$99.00

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs – Youth Fishing Challenge 2025

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

Give your child an amazing day of fishing in beautiful Lake Wapalanne! They might even win a prize! Spend some quality time fishing with your family at Lake Wapalanne! This fun fishing event is open to all youth (17 & younger). Your child will need to bring their own fishing gear. Registered youth participants may […]

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