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 […]

OCT. 1 CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. REMAINING CLASSES WILL BE EXTENDED TO 12:15. Explore Archery! These four consecutive weekly 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 […]

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 […]

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 2023 programming to begin. Some of the jobs we’ll be […]

Spend a day at the NJ School of Conservation learning about the outdoor field experiences we have to offer to you and your students. We'll highlight upcoming professional development workshops, online resources and volunteer opportunities. Then, you'll get to "be a student for the day" and participate in several of our most popular field experiences, […]

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 […]

Wild edibles: nutrition, gastronomy, survival and fun scienceThis is the raindate for a previously sold out event. As a result of rescheduling, there are a very limited number of tickets available!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 […]

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 […]