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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 […]

Women’s Introduction to Fly Casting

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

Night Hike

Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to see who else may be in the woods. We will hike to McDowells Pond and take a seat to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone brings a headlamp/ flashlight, apply […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

Women’s Intro to Fishing

Join Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff to learn the basics of fishing. Staff will discuss safety, ethics and equipment. Following the discussion, we will try our hand at casting and then put what we learned to use at the Pequest Education Pond. For women ages 18 and older. Cost: $10.00 Note: You must have […]

Canceled Women’s Introduction to Fly Casting

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

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 […]

Intermediate Fly Casting

REGISTRATION CLOSED 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 […]

Conservation Dogs: Sniffing Out Nature

Pequest Natural Resource Education Center will be hosting Arden and her conservation dog, Peat, from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Dog Team who uses dogs  for early detection of invasive species. Come learn about why this is important and how the Conservation Dog Team accomplishes this by seeing Peat in action! Please DO […]

Night Hike

Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to see who else may be in the woods. We will hike to McDowells Pond and take a seat to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone brings a headlamp/ flashlight, apply […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Intro to Fly Fishing for Bass

Event Series Intro to Fly Fishing for Bass

REGISTRATION CLOSED With temperatures warming up, it is time to switch over to warmwater fish. Bass is the most popular game fish in the United States. Let the team at Pequest Natural Resource Education Center introduce you to the equipment and basic skills you need to pursue this sought after game fish with a fly […]

Introduction to Bass Fishing Seminar

With temperatures warming up, it is time to switch over to warmwater fish. Bass is the most popular game fish in the United States. Let the team at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center introduce you to the equipment and basic skills you need to pursue this sought after game fish. This course is for […]