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 of […]
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 be […]
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULE OF JUNE 7 CLASS DUE TO RAIN. 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 […]
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULE OF JUNE 7 CLASS DUE TO RAIN. 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 […]
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 […]
RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY JUNE 8, 10 AM TO 1 PM, DUE TO RAIN. 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 be eligible to receive prizes […]
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 be […]
Our book club is back with a new title! Join us as we read together The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. “For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor […]
Due to climate change, the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events is predicted to increase, bringing more flooding, drought and storms to NJ. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts of and solutions to changing weather in NJ and beyond. Afternoon field-based experiences with meteorological experts will take teachers into […]
Climate change can alter where species live, how they interact, and the timing of biological events, which could transform current ecosystems and food webs. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts on and solutions for NJ wildlife. Afternoon field activities will provide tools for students and teachers to role play these […]
Climate change has led to an increase in human exposure to heat waves, forest fires, storms, droughts and infectious disease vectors, with consequences to human health and communities. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts of and solutions for NJ residents. Afternoon field activities will provide tools for students and teachers […]
New Jersey defines “environmental justice communities” by three criteria: presence in a community of concern; the presence of disproportionate environmental and public health stressors; and the absence or lack of environmental and public health benefits. Our morning “Coffee and Climate Science” presentation will explore the impacts and solutions for some of our home state’s key […]
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