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Canceled Nature Nurtures – Winter Sleep – A Hibernation Story
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
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Holiday Fly
The Holiday Fly is a highly effective fly to tie. No house should be without one and it is guaranteed to catch a smile. This fly also makes an amazing gift for the angler who has everything. Let the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center walk through the tying process of the fly. […]
Solstice Stroll
Join Pequest Natural Resource Education staff on December 21st for a short hike on the shortest day of the year. We will explore the diverse habitat of the Pequest valley. Bundle up for a 2-mile hike on our trails as we move through woods, fields, and aquatic environments. Who knows what we may find? If […]
Winter Hiking Essentials
All because winter is here does not mean you can’t get out and explore the trails. You just need to have some extra equipment and a little but more situational awareness. Join the team at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center as they walk you through what extra gear you want to […]
Friday Fly Tying Basics (3 session series)
REGISTRATION CLOSED *Must attend all three sessions (February 2, March 1, April 5) Looking to learn how to tie your own fishing flies? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through tying six (6) productive flies to use on NJ rivers and lakes. You will build your tying skills each class as […]
Ice Fishing Seminar
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife for an introductory Ice Fishing Seminar. This program is open to anglers 18 years and older interested in learning a new fishing skill. About the Seminar: Participants will be introduced to the sport of ice fishing by outdoor and ice fishing enthusiast David Alexander. David is a lifelong educator, naturalist, […]
Make Your Own Fly Fishing Leader
Take your fly fishing to the next level by learning how to tie your own leaders. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center’s fly-fishing instructor as they walk you through the process of tying a 60/20/20 leader. At the end of the class, you will go home with a 5x leader that you made yourself. […]
Cold Weather Hiking Essentials
All because winter is here does not mean you can’t get out and explore the trails. You just need to have some extra equipment and more situational awareness. Join the team at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as they walk you through what extra gear you want to have with you and what you […]
Winter Hike
Winter is an amazing time to head outside and fall in love with nature. Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we head out and explore one of the trails located on the Pequest Wildlife Management Area. Based on weather and trail conditions, we will decide the trail the day of […]
Friday Fly Tying Basics (3 session series)
REGISTRATION CLOSED *Must attend all three sessions (February 2, March 1, April 5) Looking to learn how to tie your own fishing flies? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through tying six (6) productive flies to use on NJ rivers and lakes. You will build your tying skills each class as […]
Outdoor Women of New Jersey Workshop
In partnership with NJ State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Annual Convention Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife for a one-day workshop that will offer women 18 years and older interested in learning more about fishing, hunting, wildlife and connecting with nature. About the Workshop: This one-day workshop is being held in conjunction with the NJ State […]
Canceled Fly Casting Basics
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 Nature Nurtures – Bird Builds a Nest
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 Friday Fly Tying – Saltwater
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar
Afternoon Hike
REGISTRATION CLOSED Come explore the trails with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will lead you out on one of the three trails on the property and explore what signs of spring nature has for us to see. For ages 12 years and above. Participants 16 years and younger must be […]
Talkin’ Turkey Seminar
Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s R3 Program in partnering with members of the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for two FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. This seminar is designed to provide participants with an informative and welcoming environment in which to […]
Talkin’ Turkey Seminar
Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s R3 Program in partnering with members of the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for two FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. This seminar is designed to provide participants with an informative and welcoming environment in which to […]
Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing
REGISTRATION CLOSED Cost - $10.00 The staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ at the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to […]
Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing
REGISTRATION CLOSED The staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ at the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. Learn […]
Fly Casting Basics
REGISTRATION CLOSED 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 […]