The Forest Resource Education Center


This facility, operated by the NJ Forest Service, is located at the headwaters of the Toms River within 400 acres of the Pinelands. The center offers year-round outdoor programs free-of-charge to children and adults. Also the home of NJ's State Tree Nursery (tours available). To schedule a program or explore what they have to offer, visit them on the web at www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/service/ or direct email to njfsfrec@bellatlantic.net.

Isles, Inc.

Isles is a nonprofit community development organization established in Trenton. Their mission is to foster self-sufficient families in sustainable communities through programs such as environmental education, community gardening, affordable housing,.environmental health, community outreach, and job training. For a schedule of programs or to volunteer, call 609-393-5656, ext. 15. http://www.isles.org/

Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association

Helping to protect its watershed for over 50 years, the association offers education programs at their 585-acre Nature Reserve. Hiking trails, arboretum, nature center and art gallery, historic buildings, and a working organic farm. On the web at www.thewatershed.org

Terhune Orchards

Located on Cold Soil Road in Princeton, this local farm offers educational programs and tours in addition to its orchards, farm store and bakery operations. Recently constructed learning trail combines farm tour and woods walk - and great apples! See www.terhuneorchards.com.

Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education

ANJEE is a privately supported, not for profit, statewide membership organization, and New Jersey's largest environmental education organization. Founded in 1985, ANJEE's purpose is to increase the quality and quantity of environmental education in the state. Its strategy is to establish a network by which classroom teachers and environmental educators of other organizations and institutions are able to share the experience and expertise of their field. Visit http://www.anjee.net/

North American Association for Environmental Education
http://www.naaee.org/

Treelink Urban and Community Forestry Information - http://www.treelink.org

SEEDS

NJ Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Education Directory Website - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/seeds/

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service Education Page http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/

NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/

NJ Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Education Online - http://www.jerseyageducation.nj.gov/

 

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