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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There's a world to explore within the forest! Learn about the oxygen-providing trees, plants and various flora that supports life! What plants grow in Stokes Forest? What's that tree? What's that plant? Join Mike Lefebvre as he discusses the variety and importance of native plants found in one of the most diverse forests in NJ. […]
Bring your friends and family for a day of adventure and FUN in the FOREST!Experience the magic of the NJ School of Conservation as you foster a love of nature and build a sense of community with old and new friends in the outdoors.During your visit you will participate in experiential activities in the outdoors […]
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