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Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Moms, dads and caregivers, please join us as we teach the basics of angling. Spend two evenings at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you will know […]
Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics. 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 you can […]
NJDEP UST Compliance and Enforcement will present on overall compliance requirements for underground storage tank (UST) systems, including common violations and how to avoid them. UST C&E Staff, along with the Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment (CSRR) Program, will discuss the tank closure requirements from the time the UST system is taken out of service […]
Join Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff to learn the basics of fishing. Staff will discuss safety, ethics and equipment. Following the discussion, we will try our hand at casting and then put what we learned to use at the Pequest Education Pond. For women ages 18 and older. Cost: $10.00 Note: You must have […]
Women are now the fastest growing demographic in fly-fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Women’s Intro to Fly Casting. 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 […]
About the Program: Women who fish have more happiness, grit, patience and are healthier. Join other women to learn to fish in a fun, welcoming environment. Women, 18 years and older, that are new to fishing or looking to connect with other women anglers should register. Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers at the […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment […]
About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]
Pequest Natural Resource Education Center will be hosting Arden and her conservation dog, Peat, from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Dog Team who uses dogs for early detection of invasive species. Come learn about why this is important and how the Conservation Dog Team accomplishes this by seeing Peat in action! Please DO […]
About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]
Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to see who else may be in the woods. 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 […]
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 […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED 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 […]
Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics. 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 you can […]
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 […]
About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED With temperatures warming up, it is time to switch over to warmwater fish. Bass is the most popular game fish in the United States. Let the team at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center introduce you to the equipment and basic skills you need to pursue this sought after game fish with a fly […]
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to motivated students going into grades 7 through 9 in September 2024 who are interested in exploring New Jersey’s salt marsh environment. While staying at Sedge Island, students will learn about conservation while exploring the natural and cultural history of Barnegat Bay through […]
With temperatures warming up, it is time to switch over to warmwater fish. Bass is the most popular game fish in the United States. Let the team at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center introduce you to the equipment and basic skills you need to pursue this sought after game fish. This course is for […]
Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff along with local artists to explore Barnegat Bay and let it inspire you to create your own piece of art. In this retreat style workshop, you will join artist, Hali MacLaren, and learn the basics of working with sterling […]
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