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Take your fly fishing to the next level by learning how to tie your own leaders. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center’s fly-fishing instructor as they walk you through the process of tying a 60/20/20 leader. At the end of the class, you will go home with a 5x leader that you made yourself. […]
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife for an introductory Ice Fishing Seminar. This program is open to anglers 18 years and older interested in learning a new fishing skill. About the Seminar: Participants will be introduced to the sport of ice fishing by outdoor and ice fishing enthusiast David Alexander. David is a lifelong educator, naturalist, […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED *Must attend all three sessions (February 2, March 1, April 5) Looking to learn how to tie your own fishing flies? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through tying six (6) productive flies to use on NJ rivers and lakes. You will build your tying skills each class as […]
All because winter is here does not mean you can’t get out and explore the trails. You just need to have some extra equipment and a little but more situational awareness. Join the team at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center as they walk you through what extra gear you want to […]
Join Pequest Natural Resource Education staff on December 21st for a short hike on the shortest day of the year. We will explore the diverse habitat of the Pequest valley. Bundle up for a 2-mile hike on our trails as we move through woods, fields, and aquatic environments. Who knows what we may find? If […]
The Holiday Fly is a highly effective fly to tie. No house should be without one and it is guaranteed to catch a smile. This fly also makes an amazing gift for the angler who has everything. Let the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center walk through the tying process of the fly. […]
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
The Holiday Fly is a highly effective fly to tie. No house should be without one and it is guaranteed to catch a smile. This fly also makes an amazing gift for the angler who has everything. Let the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center walk through the tying process of the fly. […]
The Holiday Fly is a highly effective fly to tie. No house should be without one and it is guaranteed to catch a smile. This fly also makes an amazing gift for the angler who has everything. Let the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center walk through the tying process of the fly. […]
Come take a guided trout hatchery tour with staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. Staff will give you additional insight into the hatchery operations and be available to answer any questions. You will also learn about the species of trout that we have in NJ as well as about trout habitat. As the […]
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar
Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to celebrate National Take a Hike Day. 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 bug spray at home, and make sure you wear proper footwear […]
National Take a Hike Day is November 17th. Come explore the Upper Blue Trail with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will explore a glacial sand and gravel deposit and our climb will reward us with some impressive views. The trail has some steep downhill sections so please make sure you wear […]
Hiking is an amazing way to explore nature in the fall. Join the team at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for hiking 101where you will learn basic navigation, what to include in your day pack, and how to stay safe during hunting seasons. We will hike the Red Trail located on our property up […]
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
Come take a guided trout hatchery tour with staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. Staff will give you additional insight into the hatchery operations and be available to answer any questions. You will also learn about the species of trout that we have in NJ as well as about trout habitat. As the […]
Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff will read a nature-based book. After the story is done, we will create a craft with you to take home. The program is 45 minutes long. For ages 3-6 years. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-nurtures-gobble-gobble-tickets-745600821127?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please visit […]
Nature changes at night. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff as we explore our local trails the night before Halloween. We will take a seat at McDowells Pond to see if any spooks and goblins come out to join us. Please wear your favorite costume. No full-face masks, weapons, or anything that is […]