Last week, teachers from across New Jersey gathered together at NJSOC for our latest professional development workshop, Beavers: Nature’s Engineers. Led by NJSOC’s Director of Education, Tanya Sulikowski, and Holly Romahn, a 4th grade teacher at Hardyston Elementary School and part-time naturalist at High Point State Park, this immersive hands-on experience gave K-12 educators the chance to explore how one small mammal has an outsized impact on our ecosystems, and how to bring that story into their classrooms

By: Michela Sales, NJSOC Executive Assistant We were thrilled to welcome 15 students from Ramapo College’s Civic and Community Engagement Center for a weekend of service, learning, and discovery in Stokes State Forest. Led by NJSOC’s Director of Education, Tanya

Throughout the next few months, we are excited to showcase animals located around the NJSOC to raise awareness about conserving at-risk species and ways you could make a difference

As summer 2025 is nearing an end, I am saddened to announce that I will be leaving the NJSOC. I loved assisting the NJSOC team these past several months, including analyzing data for the Salamander Population and Adaptation Research Collaboration Network (SPARCnet), teaching Herpetology to 4th-12th graders, and caring for NJSOC’s Educational Ambassador Animals

Over the past few months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to intern at the New Jersey School of Conservation, a place where environmental education, community, and stewardship come together in meaningful ways. As a proud Ramapo College of New Jersey alum, this experience has been such an important step in my journey—allowing me to step into new roles, gain practical skills, and see what environmental education looks like in action

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