Fish and Wildlife

Nature changes at night. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff as we explore our local trails the night before Halloween. We will take a seat at McDowells Pond to see if any spooks and goblins come out to join us. Please wear your favorite costume. No full-face masks, weapons, or anything that is […]

Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff will read a nature-based book. After the story is done, we will create a craft with you to take home. The program is 45 minutes long. For ages 3-6 years. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-nurtures-gobble-gobble-tickets-745600821127?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please visit […]

Hiking is an amazing way to explore nature in the fall. Join the team at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for hiking 101where you will learn basic navigation, what to include in your day pack, and  how to stay safe during hunting seasons.  We will hike the Red Trail located on our property up […]

National Take a Hike Day is November 17th. Come explore the Upper Blue Trail with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will explore a glacial sand and gravel deposit and our climb will reward us with some impressive views. The trail has some steep downhill sections so please make sure you wear […]

Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to celebrate National Take a Hike Day. We will hike to McDowells Pond and take a seat to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone brings a headlamp/ flashlight, apply bug spray at home, and make sure you wear proper footwear […]