Celebrate Spring In The Swamp

"Do The Swamp Thing 2004," a month-long celebration of family activities in and around the Great Swamp, heats up with a variety of events planned for this weekend. The Great Swamp Watershed Association encourages families to take advantage of the abundance of educational and recreational resources in the area.

This Saturday, May 15th is the World Series of Birding at the New Jersey Audubon Society Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary which lasts all day. Last year's tally was 112 species, but they're hoping to do even better this year. 973-425-9510. 

On Sunday May 16th from 8-10 a.m., join New Jersey Audubon Society naturalists on guided walks to look for migrating birds and other signs of spring. Bring binoculars if you can. Meet at the Wildlife Observation Center (the blinds) on New Vernon/Long Hill Road. 973-425-9510.

On Wednesday, May 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. take a special hike into the forest to find the giants who live there-the trees. Somerset County Environmental Education Center. 908-766-2489.

Great Swamp Watershed Association was created in 1981 to protect the Great Swamp watershed basin. Celebrating more than 20 years as a non-profit organization, the Watershed Association relies solely on membership and contributions to protect the continued health of our watershed's area. If you're not already a member, become one today. For more information and a listing of other events, visit the Watershed Association website at www.greatswamp.org.

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