Spend the day exploring Merrill Creek Reservoir with like-minded educators! Get out into the field with other educators who are excited to use iNaturalist! Workshops will be held around the forests, meadows and streams at the NJ School of Conservation and Merrill Creek Reservoir. Educators will learn valuable tips for taking students outdoors and will […]

Join us for a magical night of stargazing as the 2021 Perseids Meteor Shower peaks in the skies above NJSOC.Stokes State Forest and the NJSOC are home to some of New Jersey’s darkest night skies. The low level of light pollution makes it possible to see astronomical features not visible in other parts of the […]

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 […]

Ready or not... Learn how (and why) to meet the new climate change standards in your non-science classroom and have fun doing it!Ready or not… Learn how (and why) to meet the new climate change standards in your non-science classroom and have fun doing it!Ready to teach climate change? This program is designed to support […]

Meet some of the small creatures that live in SOC's water habitats & learn what they tell us about the health of their aquatic environment.Many aquatic animals serve as "bio indicator" species, or species that reveal the ecological health of their environment. In studying macro invertebrates (animals without a backbone that can be seen with […]

Explore a dual, hands-on experience in bread baking and woodworking all in one workshop.This workshop begins by following a basic yeasted bread recipe that will be kneaded and coaxed into a loving loaf of bread that will be baked in an outdoor, wood fired oven. While the dough rises and bakes you’ll be building a […]

Explore a dual, hands-on experience in bread baking and woodworking all in one workshop.This workshop begins by following a basic yeasted bread recipe that will be kneaded and coaxed into a loving loaf of bread that will be baked in an outdoor, wood fired oven. While the dough rises and bakes you’ll be building a […]

Ready or not... learn how (and why) to incorporate the new climate change standards in any science classroom... and have fun doing it!Ready to teach climate change? This program is designed to support science teachers in grades 6-12 in incorporating the new climate change standards into your already-tight curricula. This workshop will help you understand […]

Learn the basics of butterfly gardening and how to grow native plants. This workshop includes a slideshow, walk and hands-on activity.Planting for Pollinators Have you always wanted to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators? Join us for a special workshop at the NJSOC to get you started. We'll begin with a short […]

Do you know where your sweater has been?Have you ever wondered how yarn was made? Do you enjoy learning new crafts? Does history intrigue you? Then this program is for you! Hand spindle spinning has been practiced since ancient times and is still relevant today. You will learn how to choose wool, prepare it for […]

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 storyteller Ken Karnas will be our featured speaker at this Night-Before-Halloween event. Throughout his 42-year teaching career, Ken used stories to enhance every academic […]

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 […]