NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Public Programs at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center


Public Programs at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center Pequest will remain closed on weekends (except for limited scheduled events/programs below). The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located on Rt. 46 nine miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County. On-line directions are available. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and for scheduled programs. Admission is free. All programs require registration unless noted; programs not requiring registration are marked with an asterisk ( * ). Registration opens two weeks prior to the scheduled date. For registration or information call 908-637-4125. Group programs are also available. MAY Nature Nurtures Thursdays, May 16 & 30 at 30 10:00 a.m. Nature Nurtures is a conservation education program for early learners ages 3 to 7. Each session incorporates a mix of story time through shared reading, a field investigation, games, and a craft and/or snack activity related to the topic. All sessions take place on Thursdays and meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participation is limited and a parent or guardian must attend. Participants should dress for the weather as some sessions go outside. Separate registration required for each of the two dates. JUNE Nature Nurtures Thursdays, June 13 & 27 at 10:00 a.m. Nature Nurtures is a conservation education program for early learners ages 3 to 7. Each session incorporates a mix of story time through shared reading, a field investigation, games, and a craft and/or snack activity related to the topic. All sessions take place on Thursdays and meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participation is limited and a parent or guardian must attend. Participants should dress for the weather as some sessions go outside. Separate registration required for each of the two dates. Pequest Great American Backyard Camp Out Friday through Sunday, June 21-23 Join in the fun Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, 2013, by venturing outdoors for the 8th annual Great American Backyard Campout sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Rather than pitching your tent in your own backyard, why not join us under the stars as we share basic camping techniques and campfire cooking skills. Once it gets dark we will explore the world of nocturnal animals, play games and much more. This is a great opportunity for creating lasting family memories. This program is intended for families. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - space is limited. There will be an information session for registered families at 6:00 p.m. on June 14 to answer questions about the event and to discuss what to bring. There is also a $30 deposit payable to Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ to reserve your spot. Mail your registration deposit to: Liz Jackson NJ DFW 605 Pequest Rd. Oxford, NJ 07863 Register Online Campout Flyer (pdf, 120kb) Weather fans take note: The Pequest Trout Hatchery has become the newest link in Rutgers University's weather station network. The hatchery is now the site of one of 13 stations throughout the state that feed data to the state's weather and climate monitoring system. To view current weather conditions visit: http://climate.rutgers.edu/njwxnet/station.php?s=1029. The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located on Rt. 46 nine miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County. On-line directions are available. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and admission is free.