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October 2023
Silent Auction & Gala Tickets
REGISTEROur Silent Auction is Live! To Browse, Bid & Donate CLICK HERE GSWA Gala Celebration & Silent Auction Brooklake Country Club | 139 Brooklake Road | Florham Park Join us for this much-anticipated evening of good food and drink, spirited mingling with like-minded eco-conscious friends, and browsing and bidding on our popular Silent Auction at our biggest fundraising event of the year! 5 PM - VIP Reception 6 PM - Cocktails & Silent Auction 7:30 PM - Dinner, Keynote Speaker & Tribute With a Dash of Magic and Illusion Sprinkled Throughout the Night! Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Congresswoman Sherrill has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the environment. She champions…
Geocaching 101
REGISTERWhat is geocaching? Geocaching is a “location-based game” that combines the internet and satellite technology by using any smart phone or GPS to locate hidden containers called “geocaches” These “caches” are marked by GPS coordinates, once you open the app and see what's around, you’ll soon be outside enjoying the fun! This outdoor adventure combines nature, history, and education, it’s a great way to discover and explore new places. Join John Neale, President of the Northern New Jersey Geocaching Club (NNJC.org), as he guides you through the fascinating and popular world of geocaching. NNJC is a non-profit organization with a goal to work with individual counties, the State of New…
Halloween Full Moon Hike
REGISTERWhen the Hunter’s full moon (named because it was the ideal time for hunting in the olden days) and Halloween collide, what’s better than a nighttime hike around the darkness of the swamp? Since trick or treating isn't just for kids, we encourage you to dress up, if you dare, and come with some candy you’d like to share with your fellow hikers as we traverse the trails of the CMA. From ethereal haunting calls to howling - and that's just the owls and coyotes - who knows what we will encounter? This is an easy, 2–3-mile hike across boardwalks and flat trails.
November 2023
SOLD OUT- Fall Colors Afternoon Paddle
REGISTEREmail [email protected] to get on the waitlist or if you need to cancel. If you cannot attend, please be sure to cancel so we can invite the next person on the wait list. Fall Colors Paddle: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage along the banks of the Passaic River as we paddle the headwaters region of the Great Swamp. This area is full of wildlife, native vegetion and beautiful views. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be…
SOLD OUT: Fall Colors Evening Paddle
REGISTEREmail [email protected] to get on the waitlist or if you need to cancel. If you cannot attend, please be sure to cancel so we can invite the next person on the wait list. Fall Colors Paddle: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage along the banks of the Passaic River as we paddle the headwaters region of the Great Swamp. This area is full of wildlife, native vegetion and beautiful views. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be…
SOLD OUT: Paint ‘n Sip Holiday Ornament Workshop
REGISTERSORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT Please email [email protected] to be placed on a waitlist Jump into the holidays with an instructor-led DIY project workshop and some wine. Led by local artist Alice Schwartz, you will learn glass painting tips and techniques to decorate and bring home your own winter/holiday-themed glass ornament! Once you have learned some tricks of the trade, you will have the skills and the know-how to make more of these hand-crafted ornaments to give as gifts to your friends and family. All supplies are included in the price, just bring your creativity! Wine and light snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so register today.
Fall Community Clean-up at the CMA
REGISTEREarn some bonus points and pre-work off your Thanksgiving calories. We could use some help sprucing up the CMA for the winter. We spent a lot of time this summer building and replacing boardwalks and now the scrap wood needs to be hauled back out of the woods. Additionally, we need to clean up the trails and prepare them for winter hiking! We will reward our hard work with a gentle sightseeing hike before heading out. This is a fun workday that will leave you feeling satisfied that you have earned that extra piece of Thanksgiving pie! Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.
DIY Winter Foliage Wreath Workshop 5:00-6:30 PM
REGISTERIt's not winter until the wreath is on the door. Put on your warm clothes and come craft a homemade winter wreath made from native evergreens and other native plants. You’ll decorate your masterpiece with pinecones, berries, and other items found in nature. While your creativity blossoms, you’ll learn more about the natural items being used in this craft. Hot cider will be served. Price covers everything you need to leave with a finished piece that’s ready to hang on your door or give as a gift. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Two sessions to choose from: 5-6:30 PM & 7-8:30 PM.
DIY Winter Foliage Wreath Workshop 7:00-8:30 PM
REGISTERIt's not winter until the wreath is on the door. Put on your warm clothes and come craft a homemade winter wreath made from native evergreens and other native plants. You’ll decorate your masterpiece with pinecones, berries, and other items found in nature. While your creativity blossoms, you’ll learn more about the natural items being used in this craft. Hot cider will be served. Price covers everything you need to leave with a finished piece that’s ready to hang on your door or give as a gift. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Two sessions to choose from: 5-6:30 PM & 7-8:30 PM.
December 2023
A Winter Wander Hike
REGISTERStep outside on a crisp, December morning and enjoy some fresh air on this winter wander through South Mountain Reservation. As we hike, you will learn about how the Lenape braved the cold winters as well as some geologic history. Along the way, we will see a waterfall (or two) and depending on the temperatures, they may or may not be frozen! Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.