As the seasons change and the air turns crisp, the Friends of the NJ School of Conservation invite you to join us for a series of programs designed to bring people closer to nature. From guided hikes and hands-on workshops to creative arts and mindful observation, our Fall and Winter 2025 programs offer something for everyone who loves the outdoors

By: Amelia Basile, NJSOC Education Volunteer At Stokes Music Camp, campers from ages 10 to 17 partake in outdoor activities, learn about the environment through NJSOC classes, challenge their musical skills and meet new friends that share a love for

For two weeks in July the New Jersey School of Conservation hosted Stokes Music Camp; an opportunity for student musicians to expand their musical talents and creativity in our beautiful and inspiring outdoor setting

By: Ashleigh Clenord, Education Intern This summer, the NJSOC will proudly welcome a dynamic lineup of programs that unite young people, educators, and communities in transformative ways. Thanks to valued partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to education, leadership,

We were glad to host Fair Lawn Memorial Middle School eighth graders for a two-day, one-night trip from June 11th-12th. This was our final school group of the year and the first time that Fair Lawn visited our campus post-pandemic. The middle school had previously traveled to NJSOC each spring, with their first field trip in 2014

By Tara Schaberg, NJSOC Archives Project Volunteer Every year in June, Father’s Day honors fathers and father figures, celebrating their contributions of guidance and support and the impact they have in shaping a child’s life and values. A field biology

By: Shayne Russell, NJSOC Archives Project Volunteer The School of Conservation was buzzing on Sunday. Inside Long House, our Archives volunteers were busy as bees bringing SOC’s history to life through organizing and cataloging box after box of documents and

By: Ashley Rogers, Education Intern A big, warm welcome to our second summer intern, Ashley Rogers, to the NJSOC community! Ashley recently graduated from Drew University with Honors in Biology (B.S.), having successfully completed a thesis in bird habituation. Ashley

For the past six months, I have had the amazing opportunity to work with the NJSOC as a high school intern. Since I was little, I have always been fascinated with the natural world and my educational journey through the Environmental Science Academy at Jefferson Township High School has given me the wonderful experience to do a 120 hour internship that focuses on what I love

Ashleigh is a proud alumna of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she graduated cum laude with a major in Environmental Studies and minors in Public Policy and Sustainability. Throughout her college career, she maintained a 3.6 GPA, earned Dean’s List recognition, and was inducted into two national honor societies