After more than twelve wonderful years as Education Outreach Coordinator with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, Becky Laboy is retiring. She will be putting down new roots in North Carolina, and begin her next adventure.
In 2026, Stockton University student, Dylan Romeo, took the initiative to continue his environmental science education outside of the classroom and directly into the field by interning with the Ocean County Soil District.
Derek Disanza entered the 2026 annual New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest with a winning idea. A love of nature and a passion for drawing helped him to create the poster selected as the winner for the 2nd-3rd grade category at the local Soil Conservation District level.
Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a small corner of your landscape, creating a wildlife-friendly garden can make a meaningful difference for nature and the environment.
Congratulations Kristin! After six years of gaining hand-on experience and training, Kristin Adams has become the first OCSCD staff member to become a Level 3 USDA-NRCS Certified Conservation Planner. This designation will allow her to work more independently on conservation planning projects and expand the services and assistance the Ocean County Soil Conservation District can … Read more