Join Us this Summer for the Watershed Academy for High School Students
The Watershed Institute has been protecting the vital water resources of central New Jersey’s watersheds for 75 years. A key part of our mission has always been connecting people to their water sources and the environment.
The Watershed Academy for High School Students offers immersive environmental investigations on the 950-acre Watershed Reserve. Each five-day session engages students in a world of science where they ask questions and identify problems, gain skills and knowledge, explore root causes of environmental injustice, propose solutions, learn about career opportunities and how to advocate for change. Students will get hands-on experience as they participate in ongoing scientific studies at the Watershed, meet experts, and learn how to help influence environmental policy in their own communities.
These experiences engage students in science and stewardship practices to elevate them into awareness, investigation, action, and leadership as they prepare to enter adult roles in their communities.
Each week, students will present their findings in a final project. In the past these have included poster sessions, short films, PowerPoint presentations, outdoor interpretive pieces, and more.