{"id":55283,"date":"2024-04-24T16:01:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T20:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=55283"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:38:20","slug":"speakers-and-exhibitors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/education\/speakers-and-exhibitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers and Exhibitors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Educators are available for in-classroom and public presentations, community fairs and festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish & Wildlife staff can conduct presentations live at your facility on request. There is no charge for this service, and hands-on activities can be included with the presentations. Programs can all be adapted to grade-level and specific interests. All programs run from 45 \u2013 90 minutes. Please note groups may only schedule one to two programs per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of presentations and programs. Under Resources <\/em>are downloadable presentations and supplemental materials for educators to use. If you are looking for a specific topic or focus that is not listed here, contact our office \u2013 we can often create something that will meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image<\/th>Title<\/th>Topic<\/th>Description<\/th>Resources<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\"Environmental<\/a><\/td>Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less<\/strong><\/td>Environmental Stewardship<\/td>This presentation teaches audiences about environmentally friendly and harmful practices.
We will explore common habits that affect the environment using statistics, everyday examples, and a bit of humor.<\/td>		Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less<\/a> <\/i>

Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less \u2013 Supplemental<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"The<\/a><\/td>The Wonderful World of Water<\/strong><\/td>Water & Water Conservation<\/td>This presentation will have you drowning in information! Your head will be swimming with facts, statistics and trivia about that wonderful substance called H2<\/sub>O.<\/td>The Wonderful World of Water<\/a> <\/i>

The Wonderful World of Water \u2013 Automated<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"We\u2019re<\/a><\/td>We\u2019re Still Here<\/strong><\/td>A Climate Change Message of Hope<\/td>This presentation examines climate change as another challenge to address; in a long line of challenges we have overcome throughout history. Amusing visuals and popular music will have students chanting a message of hope.<\/td>We\u2019re Still Here<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"Prehistoric<\/a><\/td>Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It!<\/strong><\/td>Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!<\/td>Examine fossils from New Jersey while exploring changes in terrain, sea level, and climate that influenced our native species over geologic history. Sort through 15-million-year-old sediments to find fossils you can keep! (The venue must provide snap-and-seal baggies for each participant.)<\/td>Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It!<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"Skywatching\"<\/a><\/td>Skywatching<\/strong><\/td>Stars, Clouds, Birds & More<\/td>This presentation will have all eyes on the sky. Learn the basics of sky-watching and how to enhance your experience. Extended program: Construct a star-chart that you can use at night. (Venue must provide a DARK room for the presentation.)<\/td>Skywatching \u2013 Template<\/a> <\/i>

Star-chart<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"Heavenly<\/a><\/td>Heavenly Wildlife of New Jersey<\/strong><\/td>Wildlife, Astronomy & History<\/strong><\/td>The night sky includes 26 constellations that are animals found in NJ. Hear mythical tales of how these animals made it to the firmament and learn about their habitats on Earth. Extended program: Construct a star-chart that you can use at night. (Venue must provide a DARK room for the presentation.)<\/td>Star-chart<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"New<\/a><\/td>New Jersey Underfoot<\/strong><\/td>Geography & Geology of New Jersey<\/td>Students will examine the geology and geography of our state and how products from the Earth are used by people. Hands-on activities focus on classification, interpretation, and investigation. (Hand-outs will be provided.)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
\"Sands-On<\/a><\/td>Sands-On Science<\/strong><\/td>Climate Change & Jersey Shore<\/td>It doesn\u2019t matter where you live, sand is an important part of your life! Students will examine the world\u2019s most used solid natural resource. An interactive model will demonstrate sea-level rise and resiliency. (Includes 5 supplemental, hands-on activities to choose from.) <\/td><\/td><\/tr>
\"The<\/a><\/td>The Town of Away<\/strong><\/td>Recycling & Waste Management<\/td>Where does stuff go when we throw it AWAY? Why, it goes to the town of AWAY, a mythical place for all the stuff we lost or discard. What would happen if AWAY was real? Examine what happens to our \u201cstuff\u201d when we are done with it.<\/td>The Town of Away \u2013 Automated<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"Climate<\/a><\/td>Climate Change and New Jersey\u2019s Wildlife<\/strong><\/td>Climate Change & Wildlife<\/td>This presentation explores the impacts of climate change and its effects on NJ\u2019s wildlife and their habitats. Includes 7-page teachers guide and some familiar musical accompaniment.<\/td>Climate Change and New Jersey\u2019s Wildlife<\/a> <\/i>

Climate Change and New Jersey\u2019s Wildlife \u2013 Automated<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"Environmental<\/a><\/td>Environmental and Wildlife Careers<\/strong><\/td>Life-long Learning and Career Skills<\/td>This presentation looks at the many environmental career paths within the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, as well as federal, state, local, commercial, and non-profits. Features interviews with a diverse group of employees highlighting their fields, backgrounds, education, and interests.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
\"New<\/a><\/td>New Jersey State Symbols<\/strong><\/td>Wildlife & Civics<\/td>The Garden State has over 20 official symbols with more than half being plants and animals. Learn what our symbols are and how something becomes an official state symbol. A 3-D display includes all the current and pending state symbols.<\/td>NJ state symbols<\/a> <\/i><\/td><\/tr>
\"WILD<\/a><\/td>WILD on the Outside<\/strong><\/td>Wildlife of New Jersey<\/td>Touchable skins, skulls, feathers, shells along with interactive games and activities that focus on wildlife living in the Garden State.<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Displays (Events and Festivals \u2013 Indoor or Out)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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DEP can provide tents, tablecloths, and handouts, but requests the venue supplies up to 2 tables for our displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n