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Advanced Fly Casting – 301 (NEW)

Take your fly casting to the next level. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Advanced Fly Casting - 301, where we will be going over the Single and Double Haul Cast as well as casting focusing on feel by identifying when your rod loads. You will be casting on grass and on […]

Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

New to trout fishing? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education staff to learn what gear you need, regulations, where to go and techniques to use to get you hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for beginner anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. For new anglers 12 years and […]

Canceled Night Hike

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Canceled Fly Casting Critique and Tweak

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Family Fishing Workshop – First Catch Center at Hackettstown Hatchery

About the Program: Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. First Catch Center Workshops are introductory teaching about fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle […]

Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start?  Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp.  We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you get […]

Does Extreme Heat Threaten NJ’s Environmental Justice Goals?

The New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience invites you to join a webinar on Thursday, June 18th exploring how disadvantaged communities are disproportionately impacted by extreme heat. Climate equity and urban planning experts will discuss the urban heat islands effect, environmental justice, and spotlight successful community resilience interventions, such as planting trees and urban […]

Mobile Phone Photography Hike

Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center to explore one of the trails in the Pequest Wildlife Management Area with your smartphone camera. You will hike the trail with our staff photographer, who will guide you through various techniques to improve your smartphone photography skills. On the day of the hike, we […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Willingboro Lakes County Park, Willingboro, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a FREE hands-on fishing workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! This introductory workshop will cover fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their […]

Women’s Fishing Basics Boot Camp (NEW)

Have you wanted to get into fishing but didn’t know where to start? Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Women's Fishing Basics Boot Camp. We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where you […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Lake Narraticon, Swedesboro, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a FREE hands-on fishing workshop that includes everything you need to get started! This introductory workshop will cover fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their new skills […]

Fly Casting Basics – 101

Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics - 101. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy, and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be provided, or […]

Sedge Island Field and Research Experience

New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to students going into grades 10 through 12 in September 2025. This program is ideal for high school students interested in pursuing a college education in marine science or environmental studies. Cost: $350.00, however financial assistance is available. To apply: Complete Online Application […]

Family Fishing Basics

Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]

Canceled Let’s Go Fishing – Pequest! An Intro to Fishing for Parents

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Canceled Mobile Phone Photography Hike

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Sketchbook Artistry Workshop at Sedge Island

Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and artist, Cindy Bilbao (CindyJoyStudio.com ), to learn about the importance of salt marsh ecology while sketching the beauty of the area. This program is open to those 18 years and older who have some experience sketching outdoors and should be both familiar and comfortable with their art supplies. […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Historic Batsto Village, Hammonton, NJ

About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a FREE hands-on fishing workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! This introductory workshop will cover fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. Participants will put their […]

Fly Casting Basics – 101

Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics - 101. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy, and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be provided, or […]

Sisters Afield Sedge Island Experience

A great way to introduce women with children to fishing is through the Sisters Afield Initiative. Sisters Afield teaches women of color with their children the art of angling as a life skill; and to build a community of support for ongoing fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities. While this program focuses on women of color, all interested women with children are […]