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SUMMARY:GSWA Source-to-Sea Virtual Challenge: 80-mile Run/Walk/Bike/Roll
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a virtual challenge? Here we go! Register to run/walk/bike/roll 80 miles\, the length of the Passaic River\, from anywhere in the world. You will have 65 days to complete this challenge at your own pace. To give you an idea of how it works\, doing an activity every day of the challenge equates to ~1.2 miles per day for 65 days – piece of crumb cake! (Which you will have earned with your daily activity.) \nRegistration takes place on a website called “RunSignup” where you can follow your progress on an interactive map. Every time you enter your mileage from your recent activity\, the system calculates your total mileage and updates your location so you can see “where you are” virtually on your journey along the Passaic River. Every 10-mile milestone you achieve\, you will learn interesting facts about your “current location” and the importance of this wonderful resource\, the Passaic River. \n  \n \n(RunSignup is a 3rd party website managing registration on behalf of GSWA.) \n  \nThis fundraising event is open to anyone using anything powered by you to complete the challenge! Remember\, this is not a race\, it’s a challenge to keep you active and help you accomplish an impressive goal. The $35 registration fee includes a fun\, commemorative t-shirt. Additionally\, all who complete the challenge within the 65-day time period will receive a complimentary ticket to GSWA’s 5th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival (a $30 value) taking place on Sunday\, May 22 @ Giralda Farms Preserve in Chatham Twp.\, NJ. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/virtual-challenge-2022/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Springtime Twilight Hike
DESCRIPTION:We have 1 spot left as of 5/3/22. Register ASAP! \nRevel in the lengthening evenings and enjoy a natural history hike to explore the excitement of spring. We will seek out blooming ephemeral wildflowers and early migrants visiting Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. We will supply binoculars and teach you to use them properly to see those tiny migratory birds flitting around the greening undergrowth. \nIf the event reaches capacity and you would like to be placed on the waitlist\, or if you have already registered and need to cancel\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/springtime-twilight-hike/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot\, Bluebird Parking Lot\, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic River (10AM-12PM)
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist\, or if you have registered and can no longer attend\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org  \nMorning Paddle (10 AM – 12 Noon) \nWith generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation\, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey\, let’s have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible – from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. \nThere are 9 spots available per session – only 2 spots available per registration. All participants must be able to swim\, be comfortable on the water\, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. \nThe put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-passaic-river_10-to-12/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic (1-3 PM)
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist or if you have registered and can no longer attend\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org  \n  \nAfternoon Paddle (1-3 PM) \nWith generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation\, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey\, let’s have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible – from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. \nThere are 9 spots available per session – only 2 spots available per registration. All participants must be able to swim\, be comfortable on the water\, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. \nThe put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/kayak-the-1-to-3-pm/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Great Swamp Great Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate:\nGiralda Farms\, Dodge Drive (off Madison Ave.)\, Madison\, NJ\n5th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival\nSunday\, May 22\, Giralda Farms\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\n12 – 6:30 PM (rain or shine)\, Gates open at 11 AM \nOnline ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate:\nDodge Drive (off Madison Ave.)\, Madison\, NJ \n  \nGrab your blankets & chairs and c’mon out for 6+ hours of live music at the sprawling\, tree-lined field of Giralda Farms in Chatham Twp. New to the festival this year\, comedian and New Jersey native\, Max Antonucci will emcee the event. The festival also offers food\, merch vendors\, adult beverages\, free water\, and more. Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization protecting and improving the Great Swamp watershed & Passaic River region now and for future generations. See you at the festival! \nLINEUP\nPre-show band: Nick Amling & The Lifeline\nFestival bands: Not Enough Jeffs • Lenox Underground\nThe Refuge Dogs • The Step Brothers Band\nStage-change solo act: Nick Amling \nFOOD VENDORS\nAvellino’s Pizza: classic\, gluten-free\, and veggie options\nSummer Daze: cheesesteaks\, burgers\, hotdogs\, fries\, fresh squeezed lemonade\nScoops Ice Cream: ice cream truck that has old fashion flare with a modern twist \nADULT BEVERAGES\nBeer • Wine • Hard Cider \nMERCH VENDORS\n\nCrafts by Alice (unique\, handmade décor) • Daydream Creations (paintings & birdhouses) • It’s All About You (wall hangings\, coasters\, scarves\, etc.) • Love is all you Bead (beautiful hand-crafted jewelry) • Patricia & Paul (flavor infused oils and vinegars) • House of Cork (sustainable cork purses) • Patches & Paws (hand-sewn puppy stuffed animals) • Happy Heifer Hairbows (hair accessories) • The Atticco (handmake scarves) \nFREE WATER\nBring your reusable water bottles! New Jersey American Water’s “H2O on the Go” van will be onsite for free\, potable water to all festival goers. \nTICKETS\nTICKETS (PRE-PURCHASED):  SEE BELOW to purchase your ticket in advance. It saves you money and reduces lines! Please print your ticket receipt or have it available on your mobile device for a faster check-in experience. Online ticket purchasing closes Saturday\, May 21 @ 5 PM. After that\, tickets must be purchased at the gate at an increased price. \nTICKETS (PURCHASED AT THE GATE):  If you choose to purchase day-of at the gate\, pricing increases to: Adults-$35 / Students\, Senior Citizens\, and Military Veterans-$25 / Children under 13-Free. Credit cards\, cash\, and checks will be accepted. \nDIRECTIONS & PARKING\nDIRECTIONS:  Enter via Madison Ave. in Madison\, then turn onto Dodge Dr. – follow the signs to registration and parking. The Woodland Ave. entrance in Chatham Twp. will be closed for the festival. \nFESTIVAL ENTRY/REGISTRATION:  Check-in will be conducted at the venue’s entrance through your vehicle window. We strongly encourage you to buy your ticket in advance. \nPARKING:  Parking is free and plentiful. Handicapped parking is available at the front of the lot. It’s a bit of a distance on grass to the festival area. If you have a special request\, please call Val at 908-872-0344 and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FESTIVAL SPONSORS!\nBARRED OWL SPONSORS: \nAtlantic Health System • Community Foundation of New Jersey • Delta Dental of New Jersey • Adrienne & Dillard Kirby • Peapack-Gladstone Bank \nBLUE SPOTTED SALAMANDER SPONSORS:\nAthleta • A.M. Higley • Gwenn & Tony DellaPelle • EA Boniakowski Insurance • Glenmede Investment and Wealth Management • Investors Bank • Matt & Agi Krauser • Senlac Ridge Partners • Valley Bank \nEMERALD DARNER SPONSORS:\nDebra & John Apruzzese • Reed & Adrienne Auerbach • Lynn & Ralph Jones • Lindabury\, McCormick\, Estabrook & Cooper\, P.C. • Pipe Works Home Services • PSEG • RegentAtlantic • Turpin Real Estate \nSUPPORTER & IN-KIND SPONSORS:\nNew Jersey American Water • Interstate Waste Services • ShopRite of Chatham • Washington House Restaurant • Window Trends of Morris Plains • Harding Twp. DPW \nEnjoy the Great Swamp Great Music Festival radio commercial inviting you on Sunday\, May 22nd to Giralda Farms in Chatham Twp.\, for LIVE MUSIC\, Food\, merch vendors\, adult beverages\, and more. Support the environment & Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nPurchase Your Tickets Below 👇
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/great-swamp-music-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Giralda Farms Preserve\, Madison Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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