The New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo celebrates the state's bountiful natural resources and rich outdoor heritage. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson Township, Ocean County. The 2013 dates will be September 14 and 15. The Expo is an annual event which is free of charge and takes place rain or shine.

The WILD Outdoor Expo is hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Parks and Forestry, the Green Acres Program and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. The event also has several sponsors, and exhibitors and vendors from the field of outdoor recreation will be on site. Food vendors will also participate; you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own in the picnic tent.

The Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Numerous environmental and conservation exhibits, demonstrations and seminars are planned for the weekend. Visitors can learn about, and try, a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, camping skills, rock climbing, wildlife watching and much more.

Schedule of Events Available Summer 2013

Directions

Expo Activities

FAQs

Participating Organizations Available Summer 2013

Volunteering

Accommodations (pdf, 8kb)

2012 Event Sponsor
The Expo was partially funded through a grant from:
Weatherby Foundation International - weatherbyfoundation.com

2013 Event Supporters
Support for the 2013 Expo is provided by the following:

Monmouth County Park System - www.monmouthcountyparks.com

NJ WILD Outdoor Expo Sponsors, Supporters and Vendors The third WILD Outdoor Expo in 2012 drew approximately 7,600 people from throughout New Jersey, six other states and Puerto Rico, a 43% increase over the 5,300 participants at the second Expo. The event hosts are striving to make each year’s event bigger and better and anticipate an even larger crowd in 2013, so we hope you can participate. (Comprehensive reports on the outcomes of the 2011 and 2012 Expos are available as PDF documents: 2012 Visitor Survey Summary Report - (pdf, 2.0mb.) 2011 Visitor Survey Summary Report - (pdf, 1.2mb.) Sponsors and Supporters: Businesses and organizations are welcome to become sponsors and supporters of the Expo. Please call Liz Silvernail, Director of Development with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, at 609-292-3707 or e-mail her at Liz.Silvernail@ConserveWildlifeNJ.org for information. Vendors: The Exhibitor and Commercial Vendor registration forms for the 2013 NJ WILD Outdoor Expo will be sent out in the spring. If you would like to receive the registration information, e-mail your contact information to Michelle Smith at Michelle.Smith@dep.state.nj.us.