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SUMMARY:Beavers: Nature’s Engineers – A STEM Exploration for K-6 Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive STEM workshop where we’ll learn all about beavers and their amazing engineering skills!\n\n\nJoin us for a field-based and hands-on workshop that brings the fascinating world of beavers into the classroom! Designed for K-6 teachers\, this workshop will explore the vital role beavers play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and mitigating climate change. \nThrough a hike to explore an active beaver meadow\, interactive STEM activities\, learning games\, and a creative costume activity\, educators will build their own understanding and leave with fun\, practical tools to help students understand the importance of these remarkable animals. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the ecological role of beavers and their contributions to biodiversity\, water management\, and climate resilience.\nIntegrate STEM concepts into classroom activities with a focus on engineering\, biology\, and environmental science.\nEncourage problem-solving\, teamwork\, and creativity through an interactive design challenge and active learning games.\nUtilize a “Structure and Function” dress-up costume activity to make science concepts come alive in a kinesthetic way.\n\n\nAcquire ready-to-use lesson plans that incorporate STEM concepts and active learning strategies and book and resource suggestions to fit the needs of your classroom.\n\nWhether you’re teaching science\, environmental studies\, or simply want to inspire curiosity in your students\, this workshop will provide exciting tools and activities that bring the incredible world of beavers to life! \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE (RAIN OR SHINE): \nFriday\, April 4th\, Optional early arrival to alleviate the stress of morning travel. \n4-5pm Arrive at NJSOC and settle into cabins5- 6pm- BYO Dinner6-7pm- Canoe Paddle on Lake Wapalanne to explore SOC’s own beaver lodge!7-8pm- Campfire\, Stargazing & S’mores! \nSaturday\, April 5th\, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n8-9am- Overnighters will enjoy a NJSOC breakfast9am- Arrivals for single day participants9am-9:30 – Welcome & Introductions9:30- 1pm- Outdoor activities: Round trip (3.5mile) hike to Steam Mill Beaver Meadow\, “Ways of the Wild” Exploration and bag lunch1-3:30pm – Indoor activities: STEM Design Challenge: Beaver Dam Building\, Active Learning Games: The Beaver’s Role in the Ecosystem\, Climate Change and Conservation and Structure and Function Dress-Up Activity3:30- 4pm- Reflection\, Feedback and Departure \nInstructor Bios: \nHolly Romahn With over 30 years of teaching experience\, Holly has taught students in grades K-4. Currently teaching 4th grade science and social studies\, she has a strong interest and background in elementary aged STEM and nature education. Holly teaches at Hardyston Township Elementary School and also works as a seasonal naturalist at High Point State Park\, helping visitors learn about the outdoors. Holly’s goal is to engage students by making learning fun and hands-on. \nTanya Sulikowski is the Director of Education at the NJ School of Conservation. As a wildlife ecologist\, Tanya spent a portion of her early career documenting beaver activity in the NJ Pinelands. She loves providing opportunities for educators to get into the field and get their hands dirty while exploring creative new ways to connect students to our natural world. \nWorkshop Details: \nRegistration fee for overnighters includes breakfast and lunch\, overnight accommodations in cabin-style housing and all workshop materials. The fee for a single day includes lunch and all workshop materials. \nParticipating educators will receive a $150 stipend\, made possible through grant funding\, upon completion of the workshop. \nPlease contact Tanya Sulikowski\, NJSOC Director of Education\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nRefund Policy: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if canceled 7 or more days before the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/beavers-natures-engineers-a-stem-exploration-for-k-6-educators/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Beginner Archery Course (3 sessions)  for Youth  (ages 8-13)
DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring… stare downrange at the target. 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. We will have you flinging arrows in no time. Be advised\, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience or equipment necessary! \nThis workshop series is open to adults (ages 14+) and consists of three 60-minute classes on three consecutive Saturdays. Choose from two spring courses: \n\nSaturdays\, April 12\, 19\, and 26 @ 9:00 – 10:00 am\nSaturdays\, June 7\, 14\, and 21 @ 9:00 – 10:00 am\n\nEach Saturday class will include both instruction and supervised open shooting practice time. Participants who complete the program will be able to easily transition into any archery program or move on to our Advanced Course. Eager to participate\, but not able to make all three sessions? Email us at info@friendsofnjsoc.org and we’ll work out a solution! \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 3 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@friendsofnjsoc.org. \nParticipants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nRefund Policy/Inclement Weather: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. In the case of a multi-day event\, you must cancel 7 or more days before the first day of the event. Registration fees are not adjusted and no partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. \nWhile we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, participants will be notified if a session will not be held as scheduled. A session cancelled due to bad weather will be made up the next day (Sunday). \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/beginner-archery-course-3-sessions-for-youth-ages-8-13-3/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Beginner  Archery Course (3 sessions)  for Adults  (ages 14 & up)
DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring… stare downrange at the target. 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. We will have you flinging arrows in no time. Be advised\, archery is great fun and habit-forming! No experience or equipment necessary! \nThis workshop series is open to adults (ages 14+) and consists of three 60-minute classes on three consecutive Saturdays. Choose from two spring courses: \n\nSaturdays\, April 12\, 19\, and 26 @ 10:15 – 11:15 am\nSaturdays\, June 7\, 14\, and 21 @ 10:15 – 11:15 am\n\nEach Saturday class will include both instruction and supervised open shooting practice time. Participants who complete the program will be able to easily transition into any archery program or move on to our Advanced Course. Eager to participate\, but not able to make all three sessions? Email us at info@friendsofnjsoc.org and we’ll work out a solution! \nRuth and John Goralski are Level 3 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@friendsofnjsoc.org. \nParticipants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \nRefund Policy/Inclement Weather: \nYour event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. In the case of a multi-day event\, you must cancel 7 or more days before the first day of the event. Registration fees are not adjusted and no partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. \nWhile we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, participants will be notified if a session will not be held as scheduled. A session cancelled due to bad weather will be made up the next day (Sunday). \nIf we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/beginner-archery-course-3-sessions-for-adults-ages-14-up-3/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Advanced  Archery Course (3 sessions)  for  Ages 10 & up
DESCRIPTION:You pull back the bowstring… stare downrange at the target. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!\n\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 or equipment necessary! This workshop series is open to adults and youth (ages 10+) who meet the following prerequisites:\n\nAges 10-14 must have completed a class with us previously\nAges 14 and up must be able to shoot at 20 yards.\n\nChoose from two spring courses. Each and consists of three 90-minute classes on three consecutive Saturdays: Saturdays\, April 12\, 19\, and 26 @ 12:00 – 1:30 pm  Saturdays\, June 7\, 14\, and 21  @ 12:00 – 1:30 pm  Each Saturday class will include both instruction and supervised open shooting practice time. Eager to participate\, but not able to make all three sessions? Email us at info@friendsofnjsoc.org and we’ll work out a solution! Ruth and John Goralski are Level 3 Instructor/Trainers with USA Archery. They are also past PA state champions. If you have any difficulty with the registration process\, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@friendsofnjsoc.org. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Refund Policy/Inclement Weather: Your event fee\, minus Eventbrite Fees\, is fully refundable if cancelled 7 or more days before the event. In the case of a multi-day event\, you must cancel 7 or more days before the first day of the event. Registration fees are not adjusted and no partial refunds are given if you cannot attend all days of the event. While we appreciate being notified if you are unable to attend an event\, refunds are not given for cancellations within 7 days of the event. In the event of inclement weather\, participants will be notified if a session will not be held as scheduled. A session cancelled due to bad weather will be made up the next day (Sunday). If we must cancel an event\, your registration fee\, including Eventbrite fees\, will be refunded.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/advanced-archery-course-3-sessions-for-ages-10-up-3/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:3rd Tuesday Hiking Series for Women (ages 18+)
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded women and hike on trails at NJSOC.
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/3rd-tuesday-hiking-series-for-women-ages-18-3/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Annual NJSOC Spring Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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?\n\n\nJoin our work party as we make a clean sweep of NJSOC’s facilities and grounds to keep our campus looking its very best. Some of the jobs we’ll be tackling include painting the climbing wall pavilion and toilet\, dismantling a wall on the ASE Road and scrubbing elements\, perhaps some indoor painting\, and invasives removal. It’s an ever changing list\, and we’ll send registered participants an update and suggestions for tools it will be helpful to bring along shortly before the event. Bring a bag lunch and beverage for a well-deserved lunch break with your new\, hard-working friends! You supply the labor; we’ll supply the campfire and a chance to make new friends while performing valuable service to the SOC! \nDue to the nature of the work\, this event is best suited for adults and older teens. Nearly all our work will be outdoors; heavy rain will postpone the event to Friday April 18th and you will be notified of the change via email. Please make sure to monitor the email address you register with!
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/the-2025-annual-njsoc-spring-cleanup-3/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000
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SUMMARY:Nature by the Book: The NJSOC Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Help us pilot our first book club!\n\n\nJoin us as we read together The Forest Unseen by David Haskell. \n“In this wholly original book\, biologist David Haskell uses a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature’s path through the seasons\, he brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid life (Amazon).” \nThis is our first book club\, and participants will help shape the experience\, including deciding what to read next! We’ll meet to discuss the book on Saturday\, April 26th. We’ve reserved space at the School of Conservation at 10:30 am for this\, but ultimately participants will decide whether to meet in person or virtually. You’ll receive weekly discussion points to ponder that will guide our group conversation. \nHigh School students and up are welcome to join. Please register by March 15th. Our official kick-off date will be March 17th. Participants will receive addtional instructions via email (don’t forget to monitor the email address you use to register!).
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/nature-by-the-book-the-njsoc-book-club/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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