BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The New Jersey School of Conservation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The New Jersey School of Conservation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njsoc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The New Jersey School of Conservation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20220418T144524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T144525Z UID:4436-1651323600-1651329000@njsoc.org SUMMARY:2022 Spring Fling Archery Program (Adults\, 14+) PM SESSION DESCRIPTION:Explore Archery! This class will include basic archery skills\, fun drills\, and archery games.\n\n\nDue to high demand\, we have added these afternoon 4 part sessions. \nYou pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye! \nJoin 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 necessary! \nThis workshop series is open to adults (ages 14+) and all participants must register in advance. \n \nThere will be a total of four sessions consisting of 90 minutes classes on four consecutive Saturdays. \nThe sessions will be: \n\nSaturday\, April 30th @1:00pm-2:30pm\nSaturday\, May 7th @1:00pm-2:30pm\nSaturday\, May 14th @1:00pm-2:30pm\nSaturday\, May 21st @1:00pm-2:30pm\n\nEach Saturday class will consist of one hour of instruction and thirty minutes of supervised open shooting practice time. Participants who complete the program will be able to easily transition into any archery program. Participants who complete all four weeks in a session will receive a Certificate of Completion. In addition\, students will receive a progress card. This will be theirs to keep at the conclusion of their mini program. \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 3 Coaches (Instructor/Trainers) with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/2022-spring-fling-archery-program-adults-14-pm-session/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ed7a2b4ac0e57274144022ffd4588cac-eDHYLq.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20220316T214815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T014149Z UID:3978-1651312800-1651318200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:2022 Spring Fling Archery Program (Adults\, 14+) DESCRIPTION:Explore Archery! This class will include basic archery skills\, fun drills\, and archery games. \nYou pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye! \nJoin 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 necessary! \nThis workshop series is open to adults (ages 14+) and all participants must register in advance. \nSpecial note: For adults that wish to take the class along with a child\, please register in the Youth Archery session (same dates but in the afternoon). \nThere will be a total of four sessions consisting of 90 minutes classes on four consecutive Saturdays. \nThe sessions will be: \n\nSaturday\, April 30th @10am-11:30am\nSaturday\, May 7th @10am-11:30am\nSaturday\, May 14th @10am-11:30am\nSaturday\, May 21st @10am-11:30am\n\nEach Saturday class will consist of one hour of instruction and thirty minutes of supervised open shooting practice time. Participants who complete the program will be able to easily transition into any archery program. Participants who complete all four weeks in a session will receive a Certificate of Completion. In addition\, students will receive a progress card. This will be theirs to keep at the conclusion of their mini program. \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 3 Coaches (Instructor/Trainers) with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/2022-spring-fling-archery-program-adults-14/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4f630057d4e60939fc864f2b2a4db643-rkNpN0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20220316T214814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T014638Z UID:3976-1650709800-1650717000@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Wild Edibles Information Walk DESCRIPTION: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 photos and descriptions of items covered on the walk. There will be references to dichotomous keys\, books\, nutrition\, safety\, ethics\, gastronomy\, survival and fun science. Joanne is a former science teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience\, and decades of enjoying wild edibles. \nThis program is for older teens (age 16 and up) and adults. Registration is REQUIRED. Please dress for the weather\, with rain gear or an umbrella in case of light rain. You will need your camera (or phone)! Heavy rain will postpone event to April 30th \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wild-edibles-information-walk-2/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/8cd3ab27902432c64145157d96fb6aaa-ceQhue.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20220316T214812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T005039Z UID:3974-1649584800-1649593800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Discovering the Wonderful World of Insects using Recycled Materials DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling around your backyard? Join us to start your insect collection journey!\n\n\nLearn 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 supplies you need to start your insect collection journey. This program will allow people of all ages and of any skill level to leave with a better knowledge of the insects in their own backyards. \nThis workshop is open to adults\, and children age 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register in advance. In case of rain\, the event will be postponed to April 23rd and participants will be notified via email. Plan to keep both dates open! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/discovering-the-wonderful-world-of-insects-using-recycled-materials/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/b668c79230b88486b052d415c0797b41-8751Zq.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20220316T214811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T143031Z UID:3973-1648893600-1648902600@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Stream Stomp DESCRIPTION:Join NJ Watershed Ambassadors as we look for aquatic insects within the beautiful and diverse streams at the NJ School of conservation!\n\n\nLearn 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 macroinvertebrates are\, how to identify them\, and their importance to our waterways. With a hands-on opportunity to collect and identify the macroinvertebrates\, you will take on the role of a stream scientist using your findings to determine the health of the stream. \nThis workshop is open to adults\, and children age 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register in advance. \nIn case of rain\, the event will be postponed to Sunday\, April 3rd and participants will be notified via email. Plan to keep both dates open! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs!\n#NJSOC URL:https://njsoc.org/event/stream-stomp/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/6514bfde79c48c398ee62db313d5dfb8-z6eqNv.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20211117T225825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T172136Z UID:3593-1638626400-1638637200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Tree Decorations with Natural Materials DESCRIPTION:Bring the outdoors in this holiday season with ornaments you make yourself!\n\n\nUsher in the Holidays with an afternoon of creating holiday tree decorations with natural materials. We’ll take a short walk to collect acorns\, pinecones\, sticks\, leaves\, or whatever natural treasures you can find to create your own ornament. We will supply glitter\, glue\, string\, wire\, some acorns and pinecones and a couple of examples of decorations you might want to create\, or use your imagination and creativity to come up with your own design. Once everyone has finished\, we’ll each hang one of our ornaments on a tree at Piney Point\, enjoy a campfire\, and light the tree we decorated together as darkness falls. \nThis program is open to adults and children of any age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/holiday-tree-decorations-with-natural-materials/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210923T201042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T123247Z UID:3501-1636743600-1636750800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Galileo DESCRIPTION:Observe Jupiter just as Galileo did in the early 1600’s. Will you arrive at the same startling conclusions that rocked the world as he did?\n\n\nAfter an indoor presentation and activity we will take our telescopes outside (weather permitting) and share stellar views of Jupiter’s Galilean moons\, Saturn’s icy rings\, and a first quarter Moon as they parade across the southern sky. \nYour travel guide to the solar system is Bob Reichman. As an informal astronomy educator\, he visits schools\, libraries and science centers edutaining audiences and sharing telescopic views of the Sun and night sky. “Ranger Bob” is a speaker and telescope wrangler at Acadia National Park’s annual Night Sky Festival and is currently on a deep space mission working with a consortium of the Girl Scouts\, NASA\, SETI and the Astronomy Society of the Pacific. \nThis event will take place on either Friday\, November 12th OR Saturday\, November 13th. Participants will be notified of the date selected by November 10th\, based on the most favorable forecast. Plan to keep BOTH dates open when you register. This is a rain or shine event; the indoor activity will take place even if skies are not clear for viewing. \nThis program is suitable for adults and families with children in grade 3 or above. Be sure to dress warmly! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/in-the-footsteps-of-galileo/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ba6626018e1cd93912071d81ea418592-zfg8Iu.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210923T201041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T031629Z UID:3500-1636203600-1636207200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Explore Archery! (Session 3) DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!\n\n\nJoin 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 advised\, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience necessary. \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 2 Instructor/Trainers with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. \nThis workshop is open to adults\, and children age 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register in advance. In case of rain\, the event will be postponed to Sunday\, November 7th and participants will be notified via email. Plan to keep both dates open! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/explore-archery-session-3/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/247ba343b2cc3cbc4f7a498bccf56272-fIj7o8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210923T201039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T031628Z UID:3498-1636198200-1636201800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Explore Archery! (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!\n\n\nJoin 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 advised\, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience necessary. \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 2 Instructor/Trainers with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. \nThis workshop is open to adults\, and children age 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register in advance. In case of rain\, the event will be postponed to Sunday\, November 7th and participants will be notified via email. Plan to keep both dates open! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/explore-archery-session-2/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/f1246cfd1df660e9b8c564b515c91a40-X6CS5m.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210923T201038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T123246Z UID:3496-1636192800-1636196400@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Explore Archery! (Session 1) DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!\n\n\nJoin 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 advised\, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience necessary. \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 2 Instructor/Trainers with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. \nThis workshop is open to adults\, and children age 8 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register in advance. In case of rain\, the event will be postponed to Sunday\, November 7th and participants will be notified via email. Plan to keep both dates open! \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/explore-archery-session-1/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/5b3d0b24f8451f973d4c4d83f4add7c4-rEpb6C.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210923T201037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T171412Z UID:3495-1635620400-1635629400@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Stories\, A Stroll\, & Stars: A Night at SOC DESCRIPTION:Fall is the perfect time for stories around the campfire. And that’s just the beginning!\n\n\nFall 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 area he taught. In addition to using storytelling in the classroom\, Ken has shared his tales with audiences of all ages in libraries\, museums\, parks\, and now at NJSOC’s Piney Point fire circle. \nFollowing the storytelling\, you’re invited to join former Park Ranger and NJSOC Educator\, Tom Card\, for a not-at-all-scary night hike. Discover the beauty of Stokes State Forest by moonlight and learn about some of its residents who are active at night on this easy hike along a cleared path. \nOr\, if you prefer\, bring some marshmallows and hang out at the campfire\, or head over to the corral for some stargazing on your own. \nCome just for the campfire and stories (about 30-40 minutes)\, or stay longer and enjoy the SOC “nightlife”. It’s up to you! \nThis program is open to adults and families with children of any age. Registration is required. In case of inclement weather\, we’ll move the storytelling indoors and hike as planned as long as the rain isn’t heavy. \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/stories-a-stroll-stars-a-night-at-soc/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/e8e7ae09dd428f918e8f856ceb01f445-MB0RuP.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210911T142122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T123245Z UID:3470-1634994000-1635001200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Creating Yarn with a Hand Spindle DESCRIPTION:Do you know where your sweater has been?\n\n\nHave 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 spinning and then spin it into a beautiful yarn in NJSOC’s historic DeGroat Cabin. \nYour instructor is Rosanna Lovecchio\, a lifelong fiber artist who has been knitting since the age of 10. A member of the North Country Spinners\, Rosanna started spinning her own yarn about 10 years ago\, as well as weaving. She believes “There is nothing more satisfying than taking a mass of fiber and turning it into something beautiful.” \nThis workshop is open to teens (age 13 and up) and adults\, and is limited to 10 participants. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nIf you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@njsoc.org. \n\n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/creating-yarn-with-a-hand-spindle-pm/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/b3c283bab1130ae6fb040012698c8f1c-1XpgES.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210911T142118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T025353Z UID:3466-1634374800-1634383800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of butterfly gardening and how to grow native plants. This workshop includes a slideshow\, walk and hands-on activity.\n\n\nPlanting for Pollinators\n \nHave 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 slideshow to teach you the basics of gardening with native plants and their benefits to butterflies. Then\, we’ll take a walk to look for interesting plants on campus and discuss some keys for identification. The final part of the workshop will be a hands-on session where you’ll practice an inexpensive and fun technique called “Winter Sowing” to start native plants from seed. All participants will receive a variety of native plant seeds and will create mini-greenhouses to take home. \nThis workshop will be faciliated by Barbara Rosenberg a longtime Master Gardener and Tanya Sulikowski an enthusiastic educator and ecologist. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/planting-for-pollinators/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/db62db9047e323a1aa48b791f8aa9c97-v2rXnB.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210524T200715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T014818Z UID:2790-1634115600-1634140800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Teaching Climate Change in Science Classrooms\, Grades 6-12 DESCRIPTION:Ready or not… learn how (and why) to incorporate the new climate change standards in any science classroom… and have fun doing it!\n\n\nReady 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 how climate change occurs and the ways it affects society\, and individual members of society\, differently. We will explore phenomenon- and inquiry-based methods to meet New Jersey’s climate change standards using an interdisciplinary and participatory approach that reflects the pedagogies of inclusion and equity in formal and informal learning environments. Workshop activities will include climate change modeling\, an interpretive hike\, water quality assessment (by land and/or canoe)\, and analyzing and interpreting data. We’ll be working both indoors and outdoors (rain or shine) on the beautiful campus of the New Jersey School of Conservation. Whether you teach in a classroom or in an informal setting\, you will gain skills and strategies to enable you to address this important issue at a grade-appropriate level. Follow up support will be provided! \nYour instructors are Liz Carletta and Rae Cade. \n Liz is a formal and informal science educator. She has taught environmental/conservation education at Jenkinson’s Aquarium and the Bergen County Zoo\, as well as high school biology and forensic science in Newark\, NJ. Liz earned her MAT from Montclair State University (certified K-12 biology and students with disabilities teacher) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Teacher Education and Teacher Development. Her research interests include the partnerships between formal and informal educators and education\, teaching with an equity lens\, and science teacher retention. \nRae Cade is a doctoral student and teaching assistant at Montclair State University in the Environmental Science and Management department. She has a Bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University where she double majored in Earth Science and Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Sustainability Science from Montclair State University. While her thesis explored the beliefs and perceptions of climate change and sustainability amongst millennials who are non-environmental science majors\, her current research focuses on the interactions between water quality and environmental racism. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/teaching-climate-change-in-science-classrooms-grades-6-12/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ff2e7d9711e55f75a0404b4546569c00-IAC5u6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210911T142117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T151305Z UID:3464-1633786200-1633797000@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Rustic Bread Baking and Woodworking for Wildlife - PM DESCRIPTION:Explore a dual\, hands-on experience in bread baking and woodworking all in one workshop.\n\n\nThis 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 birdhouse using hand-powered workworking tools. \nYour enthusiastic volunteer leaders for this workshop are Robin Anderson (bread baking) and Tom Card (woodworking). Robin has taught numerous middle school students the art and science of yeasted bread baking. Tom retired after 32 years as a Ranger in the NJ State Park service and was an environmental educator at NJSOC from 2006 till 2020. \nThis workshop is open to individual adults\, couples\, and to children (ages 11 and up) with an adult partner. Each participant/pair will complete one birdhouse and bake one loaf of bread to take home at the end of the session.. \n \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! \n\n\n\nWood-fired outdoor oven for bread baking. \n\n\n\nBluebird nest box similar to what you’ll make. URL:https://njsoc.org/event/rustic-bread-baking-and-woodworking-for-wildlife-pm/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/a2821a57cc933e9c84fd493c8426c61f-Ck7LpK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210911T142116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T025711Z UID:3462-1633771800-1633782600@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Rustic Bread Baking and Woodworking for Wildlife - AM DESCRIPTION:Explore a dual\, hands-on experience in bread baking and woodworking all in one workshop.\n\n\nThis 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 birdhouse using hand-powered workworking tools. \nYour enthusiastic volunteer leaders for this workshop are Robin Anderson (bread baking) and Tom Card (woodworking). Robin has taught numerous middle school students the art and science of yeasted bread baking. Tom retired after 32 years as a Ranger in the NJ State Park service and was an environmental educator at NJSOC from 2006 till 2020. \nThis workshop is open to individual adults\, couples\, and to children (ages 11 and up) with an adult partner. Each participant/pair will complete one birdhouse and bake one loaf of bread to take home at the end of the session.. \n \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! \n\n\n\nWood-fired outdoor oven for bread baking. \n\n\n\nBluebird nest box similar to what you’ll make. URL:https://njsoc.org/event/rustic-bread-baking-and-woodworking-for-wildlife-am/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/94ba0749be7334894bf8a8bc50aec90e-bodxgw.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210911T142114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T025349Z UID:3461-1632564000-1632574800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Habitats DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMany 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 the naked eye) we can determine the quality of that habitat. Join former NJ SOC Environmental Educator\, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel\, in investigating macro invertebrates found in stream and lake habitats. \nThis program is open to adults and to children ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather\, the rain date for this program is Sunday\, September 26. Registered participants will be notified by email if the event is postponed. Registration is required. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/a-tale-of-two-habitats/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/af386e7a798e0fc7a5a3c2410f79324b-YNQiOx.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210413T233858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T014817Z UID:2493-1629280800-1629309600@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Teaching Climate Change in Non-Science Classrooms\, Grades 6-12 DESCRIPTION:Ready or not… Learn how (and why) to meet the new climate change standards in your non-science classroom and have fun doing it!\n\n\nReady or not… Learn how (and why) to meet the new climate change standards in your non-science classroom and have fun doing it! \nReady to teach climate change? This program is designed to support non-science teachers in grades 6-12 in incorporating the new climate change standards into your already-tight curricula. We will model an interdisciplinary and participatory approach that reflects the pedagogies of inclusion and equity in formal and informal learning environments. This workshop will help you understand the basic science of how climate change occurs and the way it affects society differently. The causes and effects of climate change will be explored through art\, literature\, and other media\, as well as an easy nature hike. Workshop activities will take place both indoors and outdoors (rain or shine) on the beautiful campus of the New Jersey School of Conservation. Whether you teach in a classroom or in an informal setting\, you will gain skills and strategies to enable you to address this important issue. Follow up support will be provided! \nYour instructors are Liz Carletta and Rae Cade. \n Liz is a formal and informal science educator. She has taught environmental/conservation education at Jenkinson’s Aquarium and the Bergen County Zoo\, as well as high school biology and forensic science in Newark\, NJ. Liz earned her MAT from Montclair State University (certified K-12 biology and students with disabilities teacher) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Teacher Education and Teacher Development. Her research interests include the partnerships between formal and informal educators and education\, teaching with an equity lens\, and science teacher retention. \nRae Cade is a doctoral student and teaching assistant at Montclair State University in the Environmental Science and Management department. She has a Bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University where she double majored in Earth Science and Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Sustainability Science from Montclair State University. While her thesis explored the beliefs and perceptions of climate change and sustainability amongst millennials who are non-environmental science majors\, her current research focuses on the interactions between water quality and environmental racism. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/ready-or-not-here-it-comes-teaching-climate-change-in-non-science-classr/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/12296a7b0ee95fdb7d246b420e232321-vBY1Cr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210709T233603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T214836Z UID:3420-1628937000-1628944200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Wild Edibles Information Walk DESCRIPTION:Wild edibles: nutrition\, gastronomy\, survival and fun science\n\n\nJumpstart 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 photos and descriptions of items covered on the walk. There will be references to dichotomous keys\, books\, nutrition\, safety\, ethics\, gastronomy\, survival and fun science. Joanne is a former science teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience\, and decades of enjoying wild edibles. \nThis program is for older teens (age 16 and up) and adults. Registration is REQUIRED. Please dress for the weather\, with rain gear or an umbrella in case of light rain. You will need your camera (or phone)! Heavy rain will postpone event to October 2. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wild-edibles-information-walk/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/d9aebaea21da33c0e41a98d4b682263d-3DjB6P.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T233000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210710T204042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T214835Z UID:3423-1628883000-1628983800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Good Heavens! Astronomy Night at NJSOC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical night of stargazing as the 2021 Perseids Meteor Shower peaks in the skies above NJSOC.\n\n\nStokes 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 state. Join Rob Teeter\, of Pearl Observatory\, as we observe the wonders of the universe through his BIG telescope. Here’s your chance to see craters on the moon\, star clusters\, nebula\, learn constellations\, take a Star Tour\, AND view the annual Perseids Meteor Shower with friends under the Milky Way. Rob\, an environmental scientist\, is a life-long astronomer having first caught the “star bug” at 9 years old. He is a telescope maker\, having sold more than 200 scopes all around the world\, and is an instructor with Pearl Observatory. \nRegistration is required and Eventbrite tickets will be collected at the gate for entrance to this family event. There is no registration fee for children under 5 years old. The gate will open at 7:30 PM and you can enjoy the company of fellow guests around a campfire while you wait for it to get dark (bring your own marshmallows). Please bring chairs or blankets\, bug spray\, and flashlights (red or green cellophane over your flashilights will help preserve everyones’ night vision.) \nIn case of rain or heavy cloud cover\, the event will be postponed to Saturday\, August 14th. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/good-heavens-astronomy-night-at-njsoc/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/200598acb37421ffdcc41e28e103ab33-4OZwnz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210615T010810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T010939Z UID:3200-1628330400-1628346600@njsoc.org SUMMARY:iNaturalist: A Tool for Exploration and Citizen Science. The Field Edition! DESCRIPTION:Spend the day exploring Merrill Creek Reservoir with like-minded educators! \nGet 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 work together to complete team challenges. Sign up for just one or join us for both! \nThis workshop will be led by Tanya Sulikowski\, former faculty member at the NJSOC who is currently the Environmental Specialist at Merrill Creek Reservoir and Evangelina Pena\, Science Teacher at Gill St. Bernard. \nWorkshops are limited to 25 participants and current CDC recommendations will be followed during these events. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. All program fees support the NJ School of Conservation. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/inaturalist-a-tool-for-exploration-and-citizen-science-the-field-edition-2/ LOCATION:Merrill Creek Reservoir\, 34 Merrill Creek Road\, Washington\, NJ\, 07882\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/53890da473cd2b81c4764b77e47b3ea9-iJuged.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210615T010809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T011101Z UID:3197-1627725600-1627741800@njsoc.org SUMMARY:iNaturalist: A Tool for Exploration and Citizen Science. The Field Edition! DESCRIPTION:Spend the day exploring the NJ School of Conservation with like-minded educators!\nGet 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 work together to complete team challenges. Sign up for just one or join us for both! \nWorkshops are limited to 25 participants and current CDC recommendations will be followed during these events. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. All program fees support the NJ School of Conservation. \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/inaturalist-a-tool-for-exploration-and-citizen-science-the-field-edition/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ed6dec953d206adfe76c6cba50c6ec83-xei0NS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210524T200713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T020012Z UID:2788-1627466400-1627495200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Teaching Climate Change in K-5 Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Ready or not… Learn how (and why) to meet the new climate change standards in your K-5 classroom and have fun doing it! \nReady to teach climate change? This program is designed to support K-5 teachers in incorporating the new climate change standards into your already-tight curricula. We will model an interdisciplinary and participatory approach that reflects the pedagogies of inclusion and equity in formal and informal learning environments. This workshop will help you understand the basic science of how climate change occurs and the way it affects society differently. The causes and effects of climate change will be explored through art\, literature\, and other media\, as well as an easy nature hike. Workshop activities will include climate change modeling\, an interpretive hike\, water quality assessment (by land and/or canoe)\, and analyzing and interpreting data. We will be working both indoors and outdoors (rain or shine) on the beautiful campus of the New Jersey School of Conservation. Whether you teach in a classroom or in an informal setting\, you will gain skills and strategies to enable you to address this important issue. Follow up support will be provided! \nYour instructors are Liz Carletta and Rae Cade. \nLiz is a formal and informal science educator. She has taught environmental/conservation education at Jenkinson’s Aquarium and the Bergen County Zoo\, as well as high school biology and forensic science in Newark\, NJ. Liz earned her MAT from Montclair State University (certified K-12 biology and students with disabilities teacher) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Teacher Education and Teacher Development. Her research interests include the partnerships between formal and informal educators and education\, teaching with an equity lens\, and science teacher retention. \nRae Cade is a doctoral student and teaching assistant at Montclair State University in the Environmental Science and Management department. She has a Bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University where she double majored in Earth Science and Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Sustainability Science from Montclair State University. While her thesis explored the beliefs and perceptions of climate change and sustainability amongst millennials who are non-environmental science majors\, her current research focuses on the interactions between water quality and environmental racism. \n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/teaching-climate-change-k-5-classrooms/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/942e7b6e9413b1343422efd344b24701-5KHw8V.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210528T023213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T210046Z UID:2824-1624701600-1624721400@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Forest Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and join us to put the FUN back in the FOREST!\nJoin us for a day of fun in the forest and experience the magic of SOC for yourselves. Build a sense of community as you engage with others in the outdoors. \nDuring your visit you will participate in experiential activities in the outdoors such as: boating\, fishing\, archery\, forest frolic and geocaching. Upon arrival you will have the opportunity to select two activities\, first come first served. As an added bonus Dolly Jingles Ice cream truck will be there with cold treats to purchase! \nCome foster a love of nature through hands on aquatic and terrestrial activities at your NJ School of Conservation. During your time with us you will develop an understanding and appreciation of the legacy of SOC and the potential it has for future engagement. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be postponed to Sunday\, June 27th and participants will be notified in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event. Events and activities subject to change. \nCome help us put the ‘FUN’ back in the forest! \nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/forest-fun-day/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3d6e79b1db172a5bf0a530bb0711e0af-Y2SL1r.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210523T012459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210523T012459Z UID:2779-1624095000-1624104000@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival and Bushwacking DESCRIPTION:“I’ve never been lost\, but once I was confused in the woods for three days.” –Jim Merritt\n\n\nFor fifteen years\, Jim Merritt led groups of school kids and adults on hikes in Stokes State Forest near NJSOC. On Saturday\, Jim will once again lead a group on a bushwhack hike in the forest. He will be your guide for a hands-on session where you may build fires\, construct shelters\, and taste some local plants. Jim’s famous quip is\, “I’ve never been lost\, but once I was confused in the woods for three days.” Join us for this rain or shine* event that offers the perfect blend of hiking and survival skills with a healthy dose of humor! \n*Remember\, there is no such thing as “bad weather\,” it is only inappropriate clothing that leads to discomfort. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wilderness-survival-and-bushwacking/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/0ba9ab826aa301e28ca9834b35a1b9b7-Yfpni8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210504T004217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T013100Z UID:2541-1623684600-1623695400@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Nutrients and Energy in Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:Come for a walk in the woods and investigate how energy and nutrients interact to keep an ecosystem functioning successfully. \nEcosytems are essential for earth’s survival. In this afternoon workshop\, we’ll take a walk through the woods and collect some samples that illustrate how nutrients and energy move through ecosystems. We’ll discuss how the terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems of Stokes State Forest function\, what they need to stay healthy\, and what can happen when things go wrong. Some hands-on activities will be part of the tour. This workshop is geared for adult participants. \nYour expert tour guide for the afternoon is Jon Connolly. Jon is a research biologist and the President of Sussex County Community College. His areas of research are tree anatomy and physiology\, ecosystem ecology\, biochemistry\, and fungal physiology. Jon earned his Ph.D at the University of Maine and his Master of Forest Science degree at Yale University. \nThe class-tour will occur unless there is torrential rain. Bring rain gear if it is going to sprinkle. It also makes sense to bring along a small trowel and some scissors. URL:https://njsoc.org/event/nutrients-and-energy-in-ecosystems/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/b42d26d81cd069cd0280f30eb86bb70e-OYIAc1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210413T233858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T222843Z UID:2492-1623511800-1623517200@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Hug a Tree (Preventing Search and Rescue) DESCRIPTION:Learn from a Search & Rescue expert how NOT to get lost in the woods (and how to stay safe if it does happen).\n\n\nNobody wants to get lost in the woods and New Jersey Search and Rescue wants to show young children and their parents ways of avoiding it and what to do if it does happen. There will be a movie\, slide presentation\, and demonstrations about subjects like what to carry\, staying safe\, sheltering and keeping warm in the woods. Join us to learn this very simple\, but valuable survival information from a Search & Rescue expert. This program is offered as a FREE public service especially for children ages 4-12 and their parents. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Masks must be worn while indoors during this event. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/hug-a-tree-preventing-search-and-rescue/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/01737a5fe8bbef395033d45dbca12109-qIONKl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210421T020548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T020548Z UID:2526-1623488400-1623506400@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Hiking Navigation DESCRIPTION:Attention hikers! Wouldn’t it be great to have a better sense of where you are and where you’re going?\n\n\nThe call of nature has increased so much recently and many new hikers have joined the ranks of those heading into the woods. Imagine how much more enjoyable and safe the experience would be if you had a better sense of where you are and where you’re going! John Rovetto\, Mountain Travel and Rescue adviser for the NJ region of the National Ski Patrol\, a NY State Licensed guide\, a member of New Jersey Search & Rescue and a NY/NJ Trail conference trail maintainer & Sawyer will give you the knowledge you need to improve your outdoor navigation skills. This workshop is for experienced and novice adult hikers and includes both classroom instruction and practical application while hiking in the woods together. \nPre-registration is required. COVID protocols\, including mask wearing and social distancing will be practiced during this event. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/hiking-navigation/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2684cebabbbbf55b1934108f1b7c18a2-4EFumH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210504T004216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T004216Z UID:2540-1623079800-1623090600@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Dendrology and Tree Biology DESCRIPTION:Can’t see the forest for the trees? Then let’s take a closer look at those trees and learn how to ID them by leaves\, flowers\, and bark.\n\n\nA walk in the woods is much more satisfying when you know what you are looking at and something about it. Trees in the forest are the habitat for everything else. This afternoon class will be spent walking through the woods learning how to identify trees using leaves\, buds\, and bark. We will discuss how trees interact and how they function. The tour will consist of listening and observation along with touch and feel approaches. This workshop is geared for adult participants. \nYour expert tour guide for this workshop is Jon Connolly. Jon is a research biologist and the President of Sussex County Community College. His areas of research are tree anatomy and physiology\, ecosystem ecology\, biochemistry\, and fungal physiology. Jon earned his Ph.D at the University of Maine and his Master of Forest Science degree at Yale University. \nThe class-tour will occur unless there is torrential rain. Bring rain gear if it is going to sprinkle. It also makes sense to bring a small trowel and some scissors. URL:https://njsoc.org/event/dendrology-and-tree-biology/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8ca17e2cf5594f68f79e0930fb768b56-WbaUZg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T185549 CREATED:20210509T190719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T190719Z UID:2699-1622887200-1622898000@njsoc.org SUMMARY:Hooked on Fishing\, Not on Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge DESCRIPTION:It’s FREE Fishing Day! Bring your family and your fishing gear and spend the morning fishing in Lake Wapalanne. You might even win a prize!\n\n\nThis event is open to all ages – no license or trout stamp is required on New Jersey’s Free Fishing Days. The entire family is encouraged to join the fun! You will need to bring your own fishing gear. Registered youth participants may be eligible to receive prizes for the fish they catch during the event. (Youth must be present at the end of the event to be awarded prizes.) Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event is sponsored by NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program and hosted by the Friends of NJSOC. All Division of Fish and Wildlife programs strictly adhere to current New Jersey Covid-19 safety protocols including social distancing guidelines\, mask wearing\, and travel restrictions. Registration is required. \n\n\nThe Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. When NJSOC closed in July 2020\, the Friends launched a campaign to save it. This ultimately led to negotiations with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, owners of NJSOC\, to obtain an interim management agreement for the School. This agreement was finalized in April 2021\, and the Friends of NJSOC are proud to offer limited programming at NJSOC with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers. We are pleased to register you for one of our programs! URL:https://njsoc.org/event/hooked-on-fishing-not-on-drugs-youth-fishing-challenge/ LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/a367a9f4a007419340373528eca3aa39-kRLMne.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR