Fall Activities From the Great Swamp Watershed Association

With the cool breezes of Autumn in the air, the Great Swamp Watershed Association has a list of wonderful events for families throughout the Watershed area.

The cost is $8 per member or $10 for non-members, children under 5 are free! And as always, children are welcome.

Anyone interested can now register on-line at www.greatswamp.org or they can contact Hazel England, Director of Outreach & Education, at hazele@greatswamp.org for more info and directions.

Moonlight Hike
Although we don’t guarantee the moonlight, there will be plenty of nature to learn about on a night hike around the watershed. We may hear owls, crickets or other night noises, perhaps even coyotes calling! Play some games to learn more about night senses, and revel in being out after dark without a flashlight!

Friday, October 6, 6 - 8 pm, Cross Estate, Morristown National Historical Park
Monday, December 4, 6 - 8 pm, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge

Fall Wildflower Hunt
Fall flowers allow great looks at late insects and allow a chance to learn some floral geography! Join us for a leisurely walk to spot late blooms. We will concentrate on learning how to identify these wildflowers by their characteristics as well as their traditional folk and wildlife uses. Leave with a knowledge of at least ten of the common Fall bloomers.

Sunday, September 24, 10 am - 12 noon, at the GSWA Conservation Management Area, Harding.

Fall Nature Detectives Hike
Fall is a great time to observe animals as they go about their search for food and live their daily lives. It is often easier to look for signs of wildlife than to see the animals themselves. Celebrate the fall by playing Nature Detective as we search for tracks and scats, nibbles and nests of some of the denizens of the swamp. Event will take place rain or shine.

Saturday, October 21, 10 am - 12 noon. Meet at Pleasant Plains Road, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

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25 Years of Protecting Water & Land In Your Town!

Founded in 1981, the Great Swamp Watershed Association, headquartered in Harding Township, NJ, is committed to protecting drinking water and preserving land to maintain the natural beauty and livability of your town. Celebrating 25 years of service as a non-profit organization, the Association relies on membership and contributions in its advocacy for the ecological health of the 36,000 acres of the watershed. For information on membership and upcoming events, visit the website at www.greatswamp.org. Anyone interested in supporting the Great Swamp Watershed Association may call Ruth Kerkeslager at 973-538-3500.
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