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Pequest WMA Spring Hike

Come explore the trails with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will lead you on one of the three trails on the property and explore what signs of spring nature has for us to see. These hikes are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few […]

Canceled Fly Tying Crash Course

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Fly Casting Basics – 101

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 […]

Pequest WMA Spring Hike

Come explore the trails with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will lead you on one of the three trails on the property and explore what signs of spring nature has for us to see. These hikes are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few […]

Senior Fishing Rodeo

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 […]

Fly Tying Crash Course

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) […]

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 […]

Fly Tying Crash Course

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 […]

Advanced Fly Casting – 301 (NEW)

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 […]

Introduction to NJ Trout Fishing

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 […]

Canceled Night Hike

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Canceled Fly Casting Critique and Tweak

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Boot Camp

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 […]

Mobile Phone Photography Hike

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 […]

Women’s Fishing Basics Boot Camp (NEW)

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 […]

Fly Casting Basics – 101

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 […]

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 […]

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

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Canceled Mobile Phone Photography Hike

For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar

Fly Casting Basics – 101

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 […]