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Nature Explorers

Join Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff to explore the wonders of nature through an outdoor activity. After being outdoors, come inside and make a craft to take home. For ages 7-10 years. To register, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-explorers-tickets-662569773027?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & […]

Intro to Fly Fishing

Event Series Intro to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This 2-hour class will meet three (3) times in July, with the last class putting what you […]

Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Meeting

To be held both in person and via GoToMeeting GoToMeeting Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting Or call in United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 397-413-637 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Lake Shenandoah County Park, Lakewood, NJ

Are you interested in learning how to fish, but not really sure where to start? Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow Cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be […]

Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing – An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Must attend both nights. 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 Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you […]

Let’s Go Fishing! Birch Grove Park, Northfield, NJ

Are you interested in learning how to fish, but not really sure where to start? Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety […]

Nature at Night – Night Hike

Nature changes at night. Join Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff as we explore our local trails at night. We will take an easy hike up the mountain to start. Once at the top, we will take a seat at McDowell’s Pond to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone […]

Family Fishing Basics

Bring your family to Pequest and learn to fish! We will discuss safety and ethics, equipment, and its use. After the lesson, we will practice casting before heading to the Education Pond to try our hand at fishing. All equipment will be supplied. Children under 10 will need an adult to work with them. To […]

Intro to Fly Fishing

Event Series Intro to Fly Fishing

Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This 2-hour class will meet three (3) times in July, with the last class putting what you […]

Let’s Go Fishing! An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing – An Intro to Fishing for Adults

Must attend both nights. 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 Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ, learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you […]

Canceled Monthly Fly-Tying Meet-Up

Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff as we open our meeting room for a Monthly Fly-Tying Meet-up. Get your fly tying set up off the kitchen table and join other tyers for an afternoon of tying and story sharing. Participants will need to bring their own fly-tying tools and materials. For ages 12 […]

Intro to Kayak Fishing Workshop

About the Program: This program is for experienced anglers who have their own saltwater fishing rod and reel and are interested in learning about kayak fishing. This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center located off Island Beach State Park in Seaside […]

Salt Marsh Jewelry Workshop

Nature has inspired our creativity for centuries! Now you can join NJ Fish & Wildlife staff along with local artist, Hali, to explore the Barnegat Bay and let it inspire you to create your own piece of art in the form of a ring. This two-day workshop is for participants 18 years and older, interested […]

Fish and Game Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via GoToMeeting  (audio only) GoToMeeting Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting  Or call in United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 848-342-077 Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Meeting Documents For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey […]

Women’s Fly Casting Basics

Women are now the fastest-growing demographic in fly fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Women’s 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, […]

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 […]

Nature Nurtures – Birds in My Backyard

Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest Natural Resource Center staff will read a nature-based book. After the story is done, we will create a craft with you to take home. For ages 3-6 years. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-nurtures-tickets-685089921397?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New […]

Family Fishing Basics

Bring your family to Pequest and learn to fish! We will discuss safety and ethics, equipment, and its use. After the lesson, we will practice casting before heading to the Education Pond to try our hand at fishing. All equipment will be supplied. Children under 10 will need an adult to work with them. To […]

Atlantic Coast Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Information Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) Phone Access (toll free): +1-856-338-7074 Phone Conference ID: 960 099 497# Meeting Agenda Meeting Notice Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & […]