Great Swamp Watershed Association - Educational Programs

Educational Programs

Join friends and members of GSWA for one or more of these educational programs to learn more about what’s going on in and around the swamp! You must pre-register for these programs to learn meeting locations and other information. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a snack for the walks. Bring binoculars or wildlife guides if you have them. These programs are free for GSWA members. For non-members, the fee is $10 per adult, $5 for each child over five, and $30 per family. Events are free for children under five. All fees associated with educational programs held at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge are suggested voluntary donations only.

If you’re not already a member, join today to enjoy the many benefits of supporting Great Swamp Watershed Association, including FREE events!

To register for these events, go to our event registration page, which is on a secure server so you can safely use your credit card. call our Event Info line at 973-538-3500 x22. Or call Hazel England at 973-538-3500 x20 (e-mail hazele@greatswamp.org) for more information.

Fall-Winter 2010 Programs

Moonlight Hike

While we don’t guarantee the moonlight, there will be plenty of nature to learn about on this night hike around the watershed. We may hear many watershed animal inhabitants including owls, flying squirrels or other night noises, perhaps even coyotes calling! Get your senses sharpened as we play some games to learn more about night senses, and revel in being out after dark without a flashlight!

Friday, December 10, 2010, 7 - 8:30p.m. Jockey Hollow Section, Morristown National Historical Park, Tempe Wick Road, Morristown.

Thanksgiving Hike

You can rest and be thankful this Thanksgiving weekend, or you can be thankful there are places such as Great Swamp Watershed Association’s Conservation Management Area that are protected, and open for hiking and enjoying the late fall weather and natural sights. Walk off some turkey and you may even see the real thing on this gentle hike on flat ground.

Sunday, November 28, 2010, 10 - 11:30 a.m., GSWA Conservation Management Area, Tiger Lily Lane, off Harter Road in Harding Township.

Winter Exploration Around Great Swamp

Join us for a hike, as we start the new year to search out the winter inhabitants of the Great Swamp watershed. As many creatures make themselves scarce when temperatures drop we will play nature detective to seek out the winter denizens of the swamp. We’ll check for scats, tracks and other tell-tale signs to find out who’s calling the winter swamp home.

Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Meet at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Pleasant Plains Road, at the parking area of the former Friends gift store.

Download the form and hike, bike, or drive around the Great Swamp Watershed to find the plants and animals listed on the back. When you’ve found them all, send in your form and get a sur-prize!