Stream Stomp

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

Join NJ Watershed Ambassadors as we look for aquatic insects within the beautiful and diverse streams at the NJ School of conservation! Learn about the lives of the tiny “bug” creatures that are often overlooked in streams and rivers — aquatic macroinvertebrates. This interactive outdoor program will welcome spring with an overview of what aquatic […]

Discovering the Wonderful World of Insects using Recycled Materials

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

Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling around your backyard? Join us to start your insect collection journey!Learn how to collect and identify the insects that live all around us. Reuse your Starbucks cup to capture beetles or use leftover food to see what insects it attracts. Your house already contains many of the […]

Wild Edibles Information Walk

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

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 information will be available including an email with […]

2022 Spring Fling Archery Program (Adults, 14+)

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

Explore Archery! This class 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 […]

2022 Spring Fling Archery Program (Adults, 14+) PM SESSION

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

Explore Archery! This class will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.Due to high demand, we have added these afternoon 4 part sessions. 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 […]

Postponed Neotropical Migrants: Birds of the Rainforest in New Jersey

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

Did you know that rainforest birds spend part of their year in New Jersey? Join us as we look for these jewels of the forest!As the calendar moves towards Spring, the birds of the rainforest begin their migration northward. Join us as we seek to find these fascinating creatures at the New Jersey School of […]

NJSOC 2022 Spring Cleanup

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

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, […]

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Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs – Youth Fishing Challenge 2022

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!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 […]

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Come Fly With Us! Fly Fishing Program for Adults (14+)

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

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 Information Walk

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

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 […]

2022 Super Summer Archery (Four Sessions) for Adults, ages 14+

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

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 […]

2022 Super Summer Archery (Four Sessions) for Children ages 8 -13

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

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 […]