GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION Spring 2001 |
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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. 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 Lord Stirling "limo" excursions: field trips for people unable to walk the trails but who are able to sit on a bench-type car seat. Trips are conducted by a park naturalist. Subject to staff ability and weather; should be scheduled in advance. Somerset County Environmental Education Center. 908.766.2489. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GSNWR) trails, wildlife observation areas, auto-tour route open for wildlife viewing, sunrise to sunset. 973.425.1222. 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. May 6, 2 pm: Wild Spring Edibles; what nature provides to eat. Morris Co. Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Twp. Free. 973.635.6629. 12, 7 am-midafternoon: Find out how many birds you can see in a day. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. Free. 908.766.5787. 12, noon: Rattlesnakes-their habits and status. Morris Co. Outdoor Education Enter, Chatham Twp. Free. 973.635.6629. 19&20, 10 am-5 pm: Carving and Wildlife Art Show and Sale. Environmental Education Center. Free. 908.766.2489. 20, 2 pm: Wildflower Walk at Jockey Hollow. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center. Free 973.543.4030. 26, 2-4 pm: Wonder walk conducted by NJAS naturalists for family groups. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. $5 per family. 908.766.5787. 31-June 3: Two half-day whale watches, naturalist guided walks, museum and wildlife sanctuary visits on Cape Cod. Environmental Education Center. Call for details. 908.766.2489. June 9, 9:30 am-noon: Wonder walk conducted by NJAS naturalists for family groups. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. $5 per family. 908.766.5787. 9, 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Breeding bird walk and workshop. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. $8 members, $15 nonmembers. 908.766.5787. 16, 2-4 pm: The Joy of Nitrogen Purging: A workshop on Optics relating to binoculars and scopes. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. Members free, nonmembers $5. 908.766.5787. 23, 10 am-2 pm: Birds and Butterflies, Flowers and Ferns, Trees and Turtles. Essentially anything and everything alive at the sanctuary. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. $8 members, $15 nonmembers. 908.766.5787. July 1, 9am-5pm: North American Butterfly Association annual Great Swamp Butterfly count. Sherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. 908.766.5787. 14, 7-11 am: Beginning birding field trips start at the Sanctuary then car pool to the Great Swamp or other local birding spots. Sherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries. $8 members, $15 nonmembers. 908.766.5787. 21, 10 am-noon: Wonder walk conducted by NJAS naturalists for family groups. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. $8 members, $25 nonmembers. 908.766.5787. |
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