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FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731

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Partner Projects

Second Oyster Reef Planting for COASTAL Project

December 11, 2025December 10, 2025 by Ocean County Soil Conservation District

In November, the second oyster reef planting took place as part of the COASTAL project, a multifaceted, partner-driven initiative that supports local aquaculture producers by farming for restoration.

Categories NJ COASTAL Aquaculture Project, Partner Projects

Toms River High School South Earns Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification

December 1, 2025November 19, 2025 by Ocean County Soil Conservation District

Toms River High School South has proudly completed its Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification, marking the culmination of a year-long learning journey grounded in ecology, stewardship, and hands-on environmental science.

Categories Jersey Friendly Yards Updates, Partner Projects

2025 Fall Festival at Common Grounds Community Garden

March 5, 2026November 5, 2025 by Ocean County Soil Conservation District

OCSCD participated in the 2025 Fall Festival at the Common Grounds Community Garden, joining community members for an afternoon of seasonal fun and environmental education.

Categories Common Grounds, Education Programs, Partner Projects

Stratigraphy and Stewardship: A Chronicle of Conservation at Buck Mine of Millstone Township, New Jersey

September 3, 2025August 26, 2025 by Ocean County Soil Conservation District

This chronicle of Buck Mine presents the story of how a spent sand pit became a window into deep time, and how a group of scientists, conservationists, and community leaders worked to preserve what might otherwise have been lost.

Categories News Updates, NJ Geology, Partner Projects, Soil Education

A Star-Studded Jersey-Friendly Cast for Your Patriotic Plant Container

June 30, 2025June 29, 2025 by Ocean County Soil Conservation District

Looking for a way to show off your red, white, and blue spirit while supporting pollinators and beautifying your space? A summer container garden using Jersey-Friendly plants can do just that.

Categories Jersey Friendly Yards Updates, Partner Projects
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Ocean County Soil Conservation District
714 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
Phone: 609-971-7002

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