Mateo Gonzalez, a student at Kean University’s Kean-Ocean campus, enrolled in Principles of Environmental Soil Science this past Spring 2025, used the NJ Soil Health Assessment to compare the health of forest soil with “backyard” soil, right here in Ocean County.
Lacey Township High School science students recently discovered just how dynamic and important soil is!
In the newly released book “Preserving the Pines: The New Jersey Pine Barrens and the Origins of Environmentalism” by William J. Lewis, the deep roots of New Jersey’s environmental movement are explored through the lens of key individuals, including Christine Raabe, Director of Ocean County Soil Conservation District.
Kean University student enrolled in the Principles of Environmental Soil Science course, gained a deeper appreciation for soil conservation and native plants.
OCSCD and BBP celebrated Earth Day by bringing soil science to life for students at Whiting Elementary School, Manchester Township School District.