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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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

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 […]

IBSP History Hike

INTRO TO PARK & REED HOTEL

Drinking Water Quality Institute Public Meeting

The next public meeting of the Drinking Water Quality Institute will be held on July 2, at 9:30 AM. This meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft teams. A call-in number is also available if you are only able to access the meeting by phone. To request access to the meeting, please send an email […]

Surfing Safari

SURFING INSTRUCTIONS

Fly Casting Basics

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 […]

Wednesday Walkers

2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park

Trail of the Blue Comet

Power Point Presentation and discussion about the famous Blue Comet train, followed by a walk to the original tracks where the Blue Comet ran from.

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 […]

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence will be read followed by a Musket Firing Demonstration.

Fireworks Paddle

BAYSIDE KAYAKING TO VIEW FIREWORKS

Beginner Surf Fishing Clinic

Surfing Instructions for Beginners

Wildfire in the Pine Barrens

Join us on a 1.3 mile hike and learn about the dangers and benefits of wildfire in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Please come prepared for outdoor activities (long sleeves and pants, hats, bug spray, sunscreen, etc). Rain or thunder may cancel.

Rid Litter Day

2.5-mile litter pick-up along Goodale Road.

“I Hear America Singing”

Special 1-hour tour of the historic house and garden celebrating America's 248th birthday through the perspective of Walt Whitman's experiences and writings. Following the tour, participants will be given the opportunity to share one of their favorite Whitman poems!