Spend a day learning Fly Fishing with local experts at the NJSOC!This introductory course covers everything you need to know to start enjoying a lifetime of this rewarding sport. You’ll receive individual attention and hands-on experience as you learn about basic equipment needs, casting techniques, river and stream assessment, and fly fishing etiquette before heading […]

What can salamanders tell us about our environment? To find out, join us for a salamander search!Salamanders are an important but often elusive part of an ecosystem. In this program, participants will have an opportunity to learn about these amazing little creatures and their role in our environment. We will also learn about how salamanders […]

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 […]

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 […]

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). Spend some quality time fishing with your family at Lake Wapalanne. Your child will need to bring their own fishing gear. Registered youth participants may be […]

Experience the magic that can only be found at the NJ School of Conservation during a day of fun in the forest.This event is all about community and fun!Bring your family (or not!) and your lunch and stay for a few hours, or spend the whole day! Pick and choose from some of our most […]

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 walk to discuss and photograph whatever is available in woods and meadow-like areas. Although this is not an eating event, lots of follow-up information will […]

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. The class will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games. We will have you flinging arrows in no time. Be […]

An intuitive and exciting program to enhance participant’s lives with practical instruction on how to develop powers of observation. Now in its second year, "Observing Nature: Inward and Outward" is led by Peter Del Vecchio, using his training and life experiences as both a keen observer of the natural world and yogic mindfulness guide to […]

AS OF 9/28 THIS EVENT IS STILL ON FOR 9/30. WE ARE WATCHING THE WEATHER. PLEASE CHECK THE EMAIL YOU USED WHEN YOU REGISTERED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE POSTPONEMENT DUE TO RAIN.   Discover the lost art of Bee Lining! Bee careful as we’re certain you'll get hooked! Join bee enthusiast, Kevin Roche, in […]