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REGISTRATION CLOSED Are you 65 years of age or older? Join the Pequest staff for a few hours of relaxing outdoor time as we wet our lines in the pond. Pequest has stairs leading down to the pond edge and a wheelchair accessible platform for those who can't use the stairs. Whether you used to […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Have you wanted to explore fly tying but didn’t know where to start? Do you have a fly-tying kit and it all looks strange to you? Join the staff at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and let us walk you through the tools and process of fly tying. This class is two (2) […]
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Compliance & Enforcement is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 edition of our free seminar series. The seminar will focus on overview of the Hazardous Waste Rules to include: My RCRA ID / RCRA Info, ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance History Online) data miner, Small Quantity Generator […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting and Shooting Program, in partnership with the Freehold Fin Fur & Feather Sportsmen’s Club of New Jersey for an Introduction to Shooting Sporting Clays Workshop on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This workshop is designed for new recreational shooters 18 years or older providing them with an introduction […]
Have you wanted to explore fly tying but didn’t know where to start? Do you have a fly-tying kit but it all looks strange to you? Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center and let us walk you through the tools and process of fly tying. This class is 2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore a local trail at night to see who else may be in the woods. We will hike to McDowell's Pond and take a seat to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone brings a headlamp/ flashlight, apply […]
Learn how to access Green Acres State Land Acquisition funding and tools to create close-to-home recreational opportunities for your residents Join Webinar: Join the Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 278 781 974 619 Passcode: NE7Xv2YF Dial in by phone +1 856-338-7074,,388437544# United States, Camden Contact: Rhonda Coe Rhonda.Coe@dep.nj.gov
Unlock the full potential of your fly-cast with our focused 2-hour workshop at the picturesque Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. This course is designed for anglers of all skill levels who wish to refine their casting abilities through personalized critique and practical adjustments. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll receive targeted feedback and engage […]
Learn about the DEP’s Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ) initiative and how your municipality can help preserve critical land for wildlife by collaborating with Green Acres. Join Webinar: Join the Teams meeting Meeting ID: 236 731 351 46 Passcode: Ln9eb33F Dial in by phone +1 856-338-7074,,413492088# United States, Camden Contact: Larry Fink Larry.Fink@dep.nj.gov
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]