GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION Fall 2000 |
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What’s Happening in the Swamp: A Calendar of Events Following is a highly selective listing of events and activities offered to the public by private and county agencies that have facilities within and near the Great Swamp watershed. Many of these organizations offer far more activities than those listed, including day and weekend trips to other areas. Call for complete information.In addition to programs and activities, many of the agencies are also staffed by naturalists and maintain extensive hiking trails, nature-center displays and exhibits, and bookshops. For many listings, advance registration is required; for all, it is advised. To register, to receive additional information, or for directions, call the telephone numbers given below. Ongoing Volunteers needed to work with birds. Raptor Trust, Long Hill, 908.647.2353 Every day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Raptor Trust bird-viewing area open to the public, free. 908.647.2353. Every Friday and Saturday, 8-9 a.m.: Naturalist-led nature walk. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries of the NJ Audubon Society, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787. November 1-26, 9 am-4:30 pm except holidays: Preserving the Garden: Saving NJ Landscape, exhibition of prints and photographs. Somerset Co. Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, free. 908.766.2489.4, 10 am and 12:30 pm: Exploring Nocturnal Animals. Morris Co. Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Twp., $5, registration required, 973.635.6629. 11, 8-10 pm: Night hike during full moon, owls’ calling time. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 members, $15 non-members. 908.766.5787. 22, 7:30-9 pm: Open House featuring interpretative ranger for Morristown National Historical Park. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787. 26, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm: Native-Americans in the American Revolution. Ford Mansion, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, 973.539.2016, x 210. 28, 9:30-11 am: Mom-Infant Walk, naturalist-led tour of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Registration required. Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Twp. 973.635.6629. December 1-10, 9 am-4:30 pm: Festival of Trees, over 50 decorated trees. Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, free. 908.766.2489.1-31, except holidays: Photographic exhibit featuring the work of wildlife photographer (and GSWA volunteer) Blaine Rothauser. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787. 2, 10 am-2 pm: Beginning Birding Field Trip, perhaps to Great Swamp. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 members, $15 non-members. 908.766.5787. 2, 9, 10: Winter Holiday Festival, hay rides, ornament-making, pony rides, etc. Lord Stirling Stables, Basking Ridge. 908.766.5955. 10, 1 and 3 pm: Extra Baggage with the Army, guided tour of Washingon Headquarters Museum (also Nov. 18, same times). Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, 973.539.2016, x 210. 15, 9:30 am-1 pm: Questions that Make Kids think: How to Teach Children in the Outdoors. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $15 members, $20 non-members. 908.766.5787. 15-Feb. 11, 9 am-4:30 pm except holidays: Nature Through a Child’s Eye, annual children’s environmental art exhibit. Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, free. 908.766.2489. February (advance notice) 3, 10:30 am and 3:30 pm; and 6, 6:30 pm: The Great Environmental Magic Show, 60 magical effects, five bizarre story lines, two major illusions. Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $3 (tickets sell out fast). 908.766.2489. |
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