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SUMMARY:The Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt Kickoff is a FREE adventure game that is open to kids and adults alike! It’s one of the most entertaining ways to discover- or rediscover- some of the great sites of natural\, cultural\, and historic importance tucked away in Long Hill Township. On your hunt\, you’ll learn about how water moves through our towns while scouting out trees\, environmental groups\, and waterways in the area!  You will have 2 weeks to complete this program. Grab your scavenger hunt booklet at the library any time during the two weeks of the event. Join GSWA staffers for this kickoff event to learn more about the hunt and enjoy some fun things to do to wet your appetite for this fun adventure brought to you in collaboration with Long Hill Twp. Library. \n  \nRegister for the zoom webinar HERE! Be sure to scroll down to “Scavenger Hunt Kick -off: Sat. 4/1 12-2pm with the Great Swamp Watershed Association” and check “Yes\, I want to attend”.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/scavenger-hunt-kickoff_23/
LOCATION:Long Hill Township Library\, 917 Valley Rd\, Gillette\, NJ\, 07933\, 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 - Morning Paddle @ the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Morning Paddle: 10-11:30 AM \nKick off your day with a peaceful spring paddle at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. By mid-April\, most tree are bursting with buds with their leaves ready to emerge. Birds like pine warblers and woodcocks are migrating back our way. Spring peepers and chorus frogs are calling. Come experience all this and more from a magical place – the middle of the Passaic River at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are only 7 spots available – 2 spots/registration max. 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. Life vests will be provided. \n  \nIMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete\, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will collect completed forms before put-in. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is the Fisherman’s Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/morning-spring-paddle-am/
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="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Afternoon Paddle @ the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Paddle: 12:30-2 PM \nKick off your day with a peaceful spring paddle at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. By mid-April\, most tree are bursting with buds with their leaves ready to emerge. Birds like pine warblers and woodcocks are migrating back our way. Spring peepers and chorus frogs are calling. Come experience all this and more from a magical place – the middle of the Passaic River at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are only 7 spots available – 2 spots/registration max. 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. Life vests will be provided. \n  \nIMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete\, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will collect completed forms before put-in. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is the Fisherman’s Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/afternoon-spring-paddle-2023/
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="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Hike @ Rifle Park
DESCRIPTION:SEE BELOW FOR MEETUP LOCATION \n  \nJoin us on a journey through the trails of Rifle Camp Park and catch a glimpse of American history – this spot served as an excellent location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. For you birders\, this is the beginning of the spring warbler migration. Bring your camera and wear your hiking boots for this unique and historic hike. \nMeetup location: We will meet at the Carnie Bragg parking lot (the first lot to the left\, follow signs for camping/camp sites) in Rifle Camp Park\, 387 Rifle Camp Rd\, Woodland Park\, NJ 07424 https://goo.gl/maps/TFPCBhdDau2QW5ef8
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/spring-hike-garret-mtn-2023/
LOCATION:Rifle Camp Park\, 387 Rifle Camp Rd.\, Woodland Park\, NJ\, 07424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Madison & The Chathams Town-wide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Despite wanting to hold this community event rain or shine\, the weather forecast for April 29 calls for continuous and heavy rain. Therefore\, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone it to Saturday\, May 6. We realize this may be a big inconvenience\, but feel it is necessary. We will email all registrants to confirm if you wish to be on the map for the new date. \nNote: You are welcome to hold a yard sale on your own on April 29 and you can also be on the map for next week if you choose to do both Saturdays. \nPlease direct any immediate concerns to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at MEC@rosenet.org \n  \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, April 26 @ 11:55 PM to get your address and sale items on the map.  \nCHECK BACK HERE ON April 28 FOR A DIGITAL MAP OF ALL YARD SALE PARTICIPANTS AND A LIST OF SALE ITEMS.\nThese documents will also be shared in local media and on town sites. \nOne person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Now is the time to start checking your closets\, basement\, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale at the at this community event. Scroll to the bottom of this page and register to have your address and a list of your items for sale to appear on a digital\, printable map. The map will be linked to this page and publicized far and wide to potential shoppers.  You must be a resident of Chatham Township\, Chatham Borough or Madison to list your sale. \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nEveryone else\, mark your calendar for April 29 to get out and shop sustainably at this amazing three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on Apr. 28 before you head out to download the map. \nHappy sales to you! \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \n\nWhy pay to be on the map?  Over the last three years\, we have found that our town-wide sales attract shoppers from across NJ—and Pennsylvania. We promote the sale (and the map) in local media and on popular garage sale sites.\nCan I have a sale without paying to be on the map?  Yes. Residents of the Chathams and Madison are welcome to hold sales on their own.\nDo I need to pay a permit fee ?  No. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams.\nShould I put up a sign if I’m on the map?  Yes. Signs will attract additional customers who are just driving by.\nWho do I contact with questions?  Please direct all questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at MEC@rosenet.org\nWhat should I do with my yard sale leftovers?  Our goal is to have the yard sale be zero waste. Contact following organizations to arrange pickups of your leftovers:\n\nVietnam Veterans of America (vva.org)\nLupus Foundation of America (Lupuspickup.org)\nGreenDrop (gogreendrop.com)\nMarket Street Mission – clothing only\, please (marketstreet.org)\nIn addition\, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\n\n\nTo register below\, change the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process.  \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/madison-chathams-yard-sale-apr-2023/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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