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Celebrating Summertime and Progress on Campus at the SOC
Since the Friends took over stewardship of the NJSOC and even more recently signed a 20-year lease with the state, our campus in Stokes State Forest has seen some major restoration efforts. With more than 50 buildings, 240 acres
Historic New Jersey School of Conservation Given New Lease on Life with new Agreement from NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Even as Challenges Remain
Contact: Anthony Campisi Anthony@ceislermedia.com (732) 266-8221 SANDYSTON, N.J. – Marking a major milestone in the continued revitalization of the historic New Jersey School of Conservation, the non-profit charged with managing the school has signed a 20-year lease with the New Jersey
Garwood Students Visit NJ SOC
When building for a warming climate, does a cement parking lot or a tree-lined garden help keep temperatures low? These were the types of questions that seventh grade students from Garwood were trying to answer in innovative new program hosted
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