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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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?After 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 […]
Bring the outdoors in this holiday season with ornaments you make yourself!Usher 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, […]
Join NJ Watershed Ambassadors as we look for aquatic insects within the beautiful and diverse streams at the NJ School of conservation! Learn 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 […]
Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling around your backyard? Join us to start your insect collection journey!Learn 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 […]
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 […]
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