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Water Workshop Weekends – Family Fun Day at the Morris Museum

Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and Morris Museum are pleased to announce our new partnership with an inaugural set of events beginning with Water Workshop Weekends taking place on July 7, 8, and 15, 2023. Saturday, July 8 11:00 AM-2:30 PM - The Morris Museum will host a family fun day with activities from GSWA and the Museum. Attend one of two special screenings of the Smithsonian movie, Age of Humans: Water at 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM. This film reveals how humans have impacted the Earth’s water and details what we can do to change the path of our future. Throughout the event day enjoy a variety of thought-provoking activities from the GSWA and the Morris Museum including Spark!Lab’s “Help Clean Up the Ocean,” the game, “A Day in the Life of a Drop of Water,” the “Water-Match Challenge,” water coloring, and more. Tickets: Members Free* | Non-member Adults $12 | Non-member Children $8 (3-17) NON-MEMBERS: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE *NOTE: Access for Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morris Museum members is FREE for events held on Saturday, July 8 and July 15. RSVP is required for ALL GSWA/Morris Museum members by completing the form HERE. Don't miss […]

$40.00

POSTPONED: Water Workshop Weekends – Family Fun Day at GSWA’s Conservation Management Area

Great Swamp Watershed Association's CMA 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, United States

Due to extreme heat and changeable weather, this event has been postponed.    The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and Morris Museum are pleased to announce their new partnership; our inaugural set of events, beginning with Water Workshop Weekends, will take place on July 7, 8, and 15, 2023. Saturday, July 15 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Experience the wonders of nature at GSWA's Conservation Management Area (CMA) nestled on Tiger Lily Lane in Harding. Immerse yourself in eco-friendly hikes, where you'll be provided with binoculars to enrich your connection with the surrounding environment. Delight in family-friendly activities inspired by the natural world, fostering a deep appreciation for our planet. Engage with fascinating macroinvertebrates to gain a profound understanding of our ecosystem and its precious water quality. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the 16th year of the City of Water Day, which builds awareness and reaches towards the goal of a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor. Tickets: Members Free* | Non-members $12 | Children $8 (3-17) BUY YOUR TICKETS BELOW Don't miss the Water Workshop Weekends kickoff event of the critically acclaimed and star-filled movie Dark Waters screening and panel discussion on Friday, July 7 at […]

Free – $40.00

SOLD OUT- DIY Winter Foliage Wreath Workshop 5:00-6:30 PM

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

It'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. 

$35.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT- DIY Winter Foliage Wreath Workshop 7:00-8:30 PM

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

It'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. 

$35.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT: Pollinator Box Workshop

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT Please email [email protected] if you need to cancel, or to be placed on a waitlist Did you know some bees don’t live in hives? Come get the scoop about pollinator boxes and how they benefit the environment. This workshop will be “the bee’s knees!” (We apologize for that.) Join us for an evening of building, learning and all-around good fun as we talk about the importance of solitary bees and pollinator habitats to the ecosystem, and build a pollinator box of your own to take home! Cost: $30/box. This workshop is limited to the first 10 people who register. Missing this event will really sting, so make sure you register today!

$30.00

Climate Proof Your Garden

Westfield Public Library 550 E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, United States

As extreme weather events and warmer temperatures become even more frequent around New Jersey, it’s time to start thinking about ways to fortify your outdoor spaces. Join Hazel England, Ecologist, Director of Education with the Great Swamp Watershed Association, and weather-weary gardener, to learn about ways to “climate proof” your garden or outdoor space. We'll look at the ways our climate conditions are changing and what to do to help your yard keep up.  We’ll discuss the highs and lows of the seasons and their impacts on your yard, including water conservation strategies such as xeriscaping- the practice of designing landscapes to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. Xeriscapes need little or no supplemental water beyond what the natural climate provides. We will also discuss the best plant choices to help your garden weather the storms and droughts. Implementing these strategies can also allow more diversity into your yard where your plants will flourish…as well as improve area biodiversity. Registration is required -- register here for this FREE event! Questions? Email Izzy at [email protected]

Calculate Your Eco Footprint

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Join GSWA staff to learn more about the great tools you can use to audit your personal household and cumulative ecological footprint. We'll calculate your water, carbon, and energy use and explore ways in which you can reduce your ecological impact to live a watershed-friendly lifestyle. Register is required for this FREE event! Zoom link will be emailed prior to the program. Questions? Email Izzy at [email protected]

Free

Repurpose-Reuse: Craft ‘n Learn

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

Ditch the disposable! This program dives into our "single-use" obsession and how it's impacting the planet, and explores alternative solutions. Through interactive discussions, we will highlight creative and fun ways to adopt mindful consumption habits and make more eco-friendly choices. To wrap up the session, you will engage in a hands-on craft activity, using saved-from-the-landfill denim to create something useful and beautiful. We will also send you off with a list of resources to keep the sustainable party going!

$10.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT: Make a Winter Wreath Workshop (Session 1)

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please email Izzy at [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.  Session 1: 5-6:30 PM It's not winter until the wreath is on the door. 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. You will leave with a finished piece that’s ready to hang on your door or give as a gift!   Please email Izzy at [email protected] with questions or cancellations. CANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.

$40.00 – $45.00

SOLD OUT: Make a Winter Wreath Workshop (Session 2)

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please email Izzy at [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.  Session 2: 7-8:30 PM It's not winter until the wreath is on the door. 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. You will leave with a finished piece that’s ready to hang on your door or give as a gift!   Please email Izzy [email protected] with questions or cancellations. CANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.

$40.00 – $45.00