OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, EVENTS & NEWS

Teachers and Environmental Educators from around the Barnegat Bay watershed gathered on Wednesday, April 17, for our 27th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable professional development event at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown, NJ. 

This year's theme was Sustainable Connections, selected to spotlight the symbiotic relationship between the cultural, historical, and natural resources that define the ecological significance of the Barnegat Bay watershed. By focusing our workshops on soils, compost, food waste, trash and marine debris, we aspire to underscore the role of educators in fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

This year's Keynote Presentation, Sustainability in Education, Empowering Students to Build a Greener World by Shaina Brenner, explored the vital intersection of sustainability and education. In this transformative session, Ms. Brenner delved into strategies to infuse environmental stewardship into every aspect of learning, inspiring students to become change agents in building a more sustainable world.

Visit our website for more information about our 2024 Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable and explore past Roundtable events. For questions, contact Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Coordinator, (609) 991-1534.

In 2024 Ocean County Soil Conservation District celebrates our 72nd 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.