Friends of The New Jersey School of Conservation

It's been a long winter and it's time for some Spring Cleaning! We need lots of help to spruce things up. Can we count on you?Join our work party as we make a clean sweep of NJSOC’s facilities and grounds to get everything ready for 2023 programming to begin. Some of the jobs we’ll be […]

Spend a day at the NJ School of Conservation learning about the outdoor field experiences we have to offer to you and your students.We'll highlight upcoming professional development workshops, online resources and volunteer opportunities. Then, you'll get to "be a student for the day" and participate in several of the most popular field experiences in […]

Wild edibles: nutrition, gastronomy, survival and fun scienceJumpstart a foraging habit for your soups, stews, salads, pestos and fritters! Your program leader, Joanne White, will lead you on a walk to discuss and photograph whatever is available in woods and meadow-like areas. Although this is not an eating event, lots of follow-up information will be […]

Spend a day learning Fly Fishing with local experts at the NJSOC!This introductory course covers everything you need to know to start enjoying a lifetime of this rewarding sport. You’ll receive individual attention and hands-on experience as you learn about basic equipment needs, casting techniques, river and stream assessment, and fly fishing etiquette before heading […]

What can salamanders tell us about our environment? To find out, join us for a salamander search!Salamanders are an important but often elusive part of an ecosystem. In this program, participants will have an opportunity to learn about these amazing little creatures and their role in our environment. We will also learn about how salamanders […]

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

Give your child an amazing day of fishing in beautiful Lake Wapalanne! They might even win a prize!This fun fishing event is open to all youth (17 & younger). Spend some quality time fishing with your family at Lake Wapalanne. Your child will need to bring their own fishing gear. Registered youth participants may be […]

Wild edibles: nutrition, gastronomy, survival and fun scienceJumpstart a foraging habit for your soups, stews, salads, pestos and fritters! Your program leader, Joanne White, will lead you on a walk to discuss and photograph whatever is available in woods and meadow-like areas. Although this is not an eating event, lots of follow-up information will be […]

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]

Explore Archery! Course consists of 3 Saturday sessions that will include basic archery skills, fun drills, and archery games.You pull back the bowstring. You stare downrange at the bullseye. Release! The arrow flies away and plunges into the target. Bullseye!Join the fun! Participants will be taught by USA Archery certified instructors. We will have you […]