Mobile Education Trailer

The Mobile Education Trailer (MET) is an exhibit on wheels for NJ Fish and Wildlife. The trailer is an inclusive experience that includes interactive exhibits, educational videos, and informative displays. The exhibits introduce the NJ Fish and Wildlife and its bureaus, focusing on wildlife work and successes within the agency and taking a close look at the important partnerships that aid wildlife conservation in the state. Designed to travel to sports shows and public events, the MET fosters an understanding and appreciation for the role that hunters and anglers play in conservation, while educating visitors about NJ’s natural resources and the many ways that NJ Fish and Wildlife manages and protects them. It features a rear door that folds down to create a ramped entrance that is wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors who may need mobility assistance.

Exhibits

Exhibit Title	Description
History of Conservation in New Jersey	Explore the rich history of conservation in NJ as you browse through the flip books, read through the information and view the license display. Spin the interactive wheel display to explore how hunters and anglers fund conservation projects throughout the state.
Wildlife Management	Learn about wildlife management in NJ. Flip through the book to see how biologists manage and study black bears. Look in the display cases to find bear teeth and claws, and a radio collar used to track bears. Match the animals to their common names. How does your foot compare to a black bear’s?
Endangered and Non-Game Species	Discover the many animals biologists manage and protect. Don’t forget to look down and find a plover nest under your feet! Dive deeper into the shorebirds managed as you look through the flip book. And don’t forget to check out the leg bands and tracking tools used to monitor their populations.
Marine Fisheries	Read through the book on striped bass management, seine nets and the artificial reef program. Check out the mini reef ball to get an idea of what biologists deploy for fish habitat. And see a piece of a real seine net! Can you match the fish species to their name?
Freshwater Fisheries	Step across the trailer to learn how to age a fish by looking at their scales. Check out the monitoring tools biologists use to check water quality. Learn about the importance of trout and how biologists classify waters in the state.
Land Management	Use the slider panels to explore wildlife management areas, trout streams, boat ramps and more. Discover how much land Fish and Wildlife is managing and protecting for wildlife and people!
Information and Education	Learn about the many educational opportunities that you can participate in. From family programs to school-based science programs, there is something for everyone!
Place a Magnet	Before leaving the exhibit trailer, place a magnet on our survey board to let us know what kind of outdoor recreation you like to do!
Touch Tables (Exterior)	Don’t forget to stop by the touch tables and explore some of the state’s wildlife. Have you ever felt the warmth of the sun absorbed through a beaver skin? Don’t miss your chance!

Logistics

Location	Outdoors – asphalt, other hard surfaces and well drained gravel only. No grass, sand or other soft surfaces.
	Indoors – must be able to be driven inside and parked. Building doors must be wide enough and tall enough for the trailer.
Spacing	40′ x 75′ for parking. Exhibit area once set up – 25′ x 75′.
Set Up	Entrance is located at the rear, so rear should be facing the flow of traffic. Exit is located on the passenger side of the trailer. Trailer may be set up with passenger side facing the flow of the traffic.
Electricity	Requires a 110V outlet. A generator may be used if needed, but cannot be used in rain or inclement weather.
Weather	May not be feasible in inclement weather or when Fahrenheit temperatures fall below freezing or exceed 85 degrees F, at the discretion of Fish & Wildlife.
Event Type	Environmental events with more than 1000 people will be given top priority.

Specific Trailer Dimensions

Height – 12′ 2″
Length of trailer – 27′ 9″
Length with ramp down – 36′ 4″
Length with ramp down and truck – 75′
Width – 8′ 11″
Width with ramp down – 16′ 11″

Scheduling

30-day advance request is required.
Scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
Can be scheduled for one (1) or two (2) day events.
Cost – FREE for approved public outreach events.

Trailer Request Form

Questions? E-mail NJFWmetrailer@njdepwptest.net.

Mobile Education Trailer Brochure