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Lunch and Learn – The Butterflies of New Jersey

An overview of the amazing diversity of butterflies in NJ and their conservation. From the smallest Brown Elfin to the largest Giant Swallowtail to the emerald green Hessell’s Hairstreak to the orange Monarch, NJ’s butterflies come in all shapes, sizes and colors and can be found in every habitat from the xeric mountain tops to […]

Be a Part of Your Local Ecosystem – Native Gardens in the Home Landscape

People often feel that nature is a place that you go to, not where you live. This could not be farther from the truth! Whether you live in a rural or urban area, in a house or an apartment, everyone can play a positive role in their local ecosystem by supporting native insects, birds and […]

Let’s Go Fishing

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing

Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Join us for two evenings to learn the basics of angling. The first evening will cover equipment, regulations, knots and discuss how to fish with children and what to expect. The following will have you casting, baiting your hook and fishing […]

Let’s Go Fishing

Event Series Let’s Go Fishing

Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Join us for two evenings to learn the basics of angling. The first evening will cover equipment, regulations, knots and discuss how to fish with children and what to expect. The following will have you casting, baiting your hook and fishing […]

Women’s Mentored Turkey Hunt

Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife for a mentored hunting workshop introducing women 18 years and older to the wonderful world of turkey hunting. This program is designed to provide participants with an informative and welcoming environment to learn new outdoor skills while hunting for wild turkey. Workshop Flyer Workshop Application EVENT FULL - REGISTRATION […]

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 Phone Access (toll free): +1-856-338-7074 Access Code: 699 322 115 Meeting Agenda Secretary of State Notice Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Shellfisheries Council Meeting […]

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 […]

Nature Nurtures – If You Take Away the Otter

Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest staff will read a nature-based book. After the story is done, we will create a craft with you to take home. For ages 3-5 years. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-nurtures-if-you-take-away-the-otter-tickets-626558702947. 

Marine Fisheries Council Meeting

GoToWebinar RegistrationThe meeting will also be available onlineTo participate in the webinar, please register for the meeting at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1557105708260162908 Phone Access: +1-415-655-0052 Phone Conference ID: 535-019-640# After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the webinar. To join the meeting you must connect via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This may require the (free) download of the web […]

Delaware Bay Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting

Microsoft Teams Information Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 274 659 776 151 Passcode: tTThd6 Phone Access: +1-856-338-7074 Phone Conference ID: 775 692 65# Meeting Notice Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Shellfisheries Council Meeting Minutes Shellfisheries Council Information Fish and Wildlife […]

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. […]

Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament

For more information, please visit the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament page at New Jersey Fish and Wildlife.

Spiny Dogfish Public Meeting

The NJ Marine Fisheries Council’s Spiny Dogfish Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm virtually.  The meeting link can be found below.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a 59.4% reduction in the coastwide commercial quota for spiny dogfish during the 2023/24 fishing season (May 1-April 30).  […]

Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs – 8th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge  

(Rain or Shine)  The Hooked on Fishing- Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) program’s 8th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge (YFC) is a great way to spend the day outdoors with family.  The event is a statewide event to promote fishing among youth and their families and promote the HOFNOD program. There are 28 events taking place across the […]

Free Freshwater Fishing Day

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife has two Free Fishing Days each year. The first will be held on June 3, 2023. This day is part of the National Fishing and Boating Week which highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing to enhance peoples' quality of life and to preserve our country's natural beauty. The second […]

Green Eggs and Sand Educator Workshop

Green Eggs and Sand is a curriculum (developed by Maryland DNR, Delaware Fish & Wildlife and New Jersey Fish & Wildlife) centered around the horseshoe crab for formal and non-formal educators to use in the classroom, at nature centers, or as camp activities. This workshop covers the biology of the horseshoe crab, their relationship to […]

Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs – 8th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge  

(Rain or Shine)  The Hooked on Fishing- Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) program’s 8th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge (YFC) is a great way to spend the day outdoors with family.  The event is a statewide event to promote fishing among youth and their families and promote the HOFNOD program. There are 28 events taking place across the […]

Nature Nurtures – We Are Bears

Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest 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-we-are-bears-tickets-640548225987. For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey […]

Atlantic Coast Section of the Shellfisheries Council Meeting

To be held both in person and via Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Information Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting  Phone Access (toll free): +1-856-338-7074 Access Code: 194 658 841 Meeting Agenda Secretary of State Notice Meeting Minutes For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey […]