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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 […]
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 […]
Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn the basics of fishing. The class will start with the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing followed by equipment and how it is used. Participants will then get to practice casting before heading to the […]
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, July 8 and 15, at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center in Oxford, NJ learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to motivated students going into grades 7 through 9 in September 2025 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 […]