This year, we are highlighting conservationists and environmental advocates who have made remarkable contributions to our society. Through these accounts, we hope to inspire our own community to take action, since each one of us could make a difference for our planet

Stokes Music Camp returned for another successful and exciting two weeks at the NJ School of Conservation this past month! From July 11th to July 25th, the forest of Stokes was filled with music, laughter, and camaraderie, and it could not have been more of a blast. Stokes Music Camp was fortunate enough to welcome a total of 170 campers, counselors, and faculty members for this special, one-of-a-kind summer camp experience

Social media is a place where stories are told.

Through my time as a social media intern at the New Jersey School of Conservation, I have made countless videos to tell the stories of the school, and the people who inhabit it. Now, I am here to tell my story

We are excited to welcome Chloe Chen and Ethan Haiduc- Dale as our new Education Interns for the summer! 

We are excited to welcome Jacqueline McGarry and Stefanie Maneri as our new Social Media Interns! 

At the NJ School of Conservation, we strive to provide educational programming that is inclusive and accessible to all who visit our campus. We approach every participant with a mindset of presumed competence, while also recognizing the importance of continually educating ourselves on how to better support and include all individuals. To help fulfill that commitment, our staff participates in a variety of professional development and training sessions focused on accessibility and inclusion

Last week, the NJ School of Conservation was pleased to unveil a historic marker, presented by the Sussex County Commissioners Historical Marker Program. It was a joyous day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and of course, history for all of those who attended

Thanks to our community of supporters, 2025 was a year of incredible growth, connection, and impact at the NJ School of Conservation. We’re excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the meaningful progress we made together

What makes a life-changing outdoor education experience possible? At the NJ School of Conservation, our class offerings range from environmental sciences to humanities, social sciences, and outdoor pursuits—the possibilities for learning are endless. But who teaches these classes, and how do they become so skilled? At NJSOC, we don’t just have teachers—we have Master Educators

After more than 75 years of leading the world in outdoor education, the gates of New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC) are at risk of closing forever. Governor Sherrill’s proposed budget eliminates all funding for NJSOC

Just one hour from The School of Conservation, Vince Portelli makes maple syrup from local sugar maple trees in his backyard. He started his business, Frontier Maple Products, after friends and family enjoyed his sapping hobby that he learned through youtube videos. Now, he sources thousands of gallons of his sap from friends in New York State and collects some from his yard in Bloomingdale, NJ. To collect the sap, he travels with a large stainless steel tank from New Jersey to New York and back