OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Conservation Conversation

We equip the community with knowledge needed to understand and care for our watershed.

We regulate soil disturbance to protect our landscapes and waterways.

We inspire stewardship to preserve the health of our soil, water and natural resources.

New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative

2025 Annual Field Trip

This past September, OCSCD staff members Becky Laboy and Kristin Adams joined the New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative (NJBII) fourth annual field trip, hosted by the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) and Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS) in Tuckerton. The NJBII brings together numerous stakeholders working to protect and restore New Jersey's bay islands. During the field trip, participants explored the Coastal Zone Survey with USDA-NRCS Soil Scientist David Steinmann, who demonstrated how soil data informs critical restoration efforts. Read the full story and see photos from the field trip on our blog!

OCSCD Participates in the 2025 Fall Festival at Common Grounds Community Garden

OCSCD participated the 2025 Fall Festival at Common Grounds Community Garden in Lakewood on Sunday, October 26. Education and Outreach Coordinator, Becky Laboy, engaged children and families in a hands-on Soil Profile activity. OCSCD proudly partners with the Common Grounds Community Garden to promote soil stewardship and environmental education. Click below to explore more about soil related activities and lessons you can enjoy with your kids or students.

Teachers - Mark your Calendar!

April 22, 2026

Professional Development

Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 3:00pm-8:00pm, at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown for the 29th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable!

This year’s theme,“Earth Day: Past, Present, Future", invites us to reflect on the history of Earth Day, consider today’s challenges, and look ahead to the role we all play in empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. The evening will feature engaging workshops, inspiring exhibitors, and a thought-provoking keynote. For more information, please visit our website, or contact Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Coordinator, education@soildistrict.org.

In 2025 Ocean County Soil Conservation District celebrates our 73rd year. We remain committed to building and sustaining a conservation legacy by working with our partners and constituents to conserve, protect and restore our soil, water and natural resources by providing technical assistance, implementing restoration projects, and most importantly through education.