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NJSOC Welcomes New Environmental Education Coordinator, Allyson Lance
The Friends of The New Jersey School of Conservation are thrilled to welcome our newest Enivronmental Education Coordinator, Allyson Lance! Allyson is a skilled educator and environmentalist who discovered her passion for conservation in college at Miami University (Ohio). She
CCC 90th Anniversary Flag Raising at NJSOC
On Friday, March 31st, 2023, the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation and NJ Youth Corps of Phillipsburg celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) with a flag raising ceremony commemorating this historic program. The
New Jersey School of Conservation hosts Flag Raising Ceremony honoring the 90th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — This Friday, March 31 at 11 AM the New Jersey School of Conservation (NJ SOC) will honor the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), an important New Deal-Era program, with a commemorative flag raising ceremony. The
Hiring–Maintenance Worker
About the Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation The Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation (FONJSOC) unites people from all walks of life whose lives have been influenced through participation in programs at the School of
Environmental Advocates Hail Final Passage of Bill to Preserve Renowned New Jersey School of Conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2022 Contact: Ed PotosnakCell: (732) 991-7574Office: 609-331-9922 Environmental Advocates Hail Final Passage of Bill to Preserve Renowned New Jersey School of Conservation Environmental supporters across New Jersey have issued the following statements celebrating final passage
Hiring–Environmental Education Coordinator
The Friends of NJSOC are hiring an Environmental Education Coordinator (EEC) to employ interpretive, outreach and administrative skills in support of its mission of environmental education and stewardship.
NJSOC Celebrates the 2nd Annual Forest Fun Day!
The 2nd Annual Forest Fun Day took place on Saturday, August 13th and a fantastic time was had by all who participated. Gifted with beautiful weather, the day was filled with family activities, reunions with old friends, making new friends and of course, fishing,
Staying Calm & Cool- NJSOC Summer Archers Are Focused!
Archery can challenge students mentally and physically as the eyes, brain and body must all work in combination. On this 3rd session of the Super Summer Program, our students upped their skills and gathered focus for a new set of
Tadpoles & Newts ahoy! NJSOC proudly welcomed Cub Scout Pack 84 of Sussex on campus!
It was a genuine pleasure to welcome the Cub Scouts of Pack 84 and their families to the New Jersey School of Conservation on July 9th! NJSOC has a long tradition of seeking to inspire the spirit of natural conservation
Who speaks for the trees? We do at the Native Plant Walk!
We were very fortunate to have Mike Lefebvre’s expertise on hand for our Native Plant Walk event that gave attendees a chance to identify and learn the history of the various species of flora in the pristine Stokes Forest! It
Summer Archery sizzles @NJSOC!
Yesterday, July 9th, our youth and adult Summer Archery programs began under the leadership and guidance of Ruth & John Goralski, our Level III Certified Coaches. The improvements to posture, stance and manual agility were already showing in our students
Wild Edibles in July!
On Sunday, July 3rd, foragers welcomed the cool breezes and luscious greenery of the forest on campus as they learned about all the precious nutrients right at our feet! This course, taught by Joanne Lockwood, is one of our most