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  • Owl Prowl with Emile DeVito and Hazel England

    Primrose Farm (Enter from Barrett Field) Barrett Field, 1413-000460000-000020001-00000, Morristown, NJ

    Explore New Jersey’s forests at dusk and you just might find yourself in the middle of an interrogation! Who!? Who cooks for you? The barred owl sounds like an awfully inquisitive bird, but, in fact, it’s just trying to protect its turf. Want to learn more about New Jersey’s owls? Then you don’t want to miss this early-evening hike with conservation biologist Dr. Emile DeVito and GSWA’s own Hazel England. Nestled on acres of upland forest and meadow, Primrose Farm is prime owl-spotting habitat and a perfect spot for Dr. DeVito to demonstrate his owl-calling expertise. With a little luck, you might just hear (or even see!) some of these stealthy night flyers as they move in to investigate the mysterious sounds. What to Bring: Warm clothing (including hats and gloves) and waterproof footwear — especially hiking boots — are very strongly recommended for this hike. Field guides, binoculars, and water in reusable containers are welcome. (This is a leave-no-trace event.) Ability Level: This is a short out-and-back hike over uneven ground, and is suitable for almost all ages and ability levels. (Stollers are not recommended.) Rescheduling & Cancellations: All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice; however, […]

  • Full Flower Moon Hike at Great Swamp NWR

    Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 220 Long Hill Road, Gillette, NJ, United States

    Do you know why May’s full moon is called the Full Flower Moon? With spring in full swing and flowers bursting out all over, it’s not too hard to guess! This is an amazing time of year at NJ’s Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Fully awake after a long winter’s nap, the wetlands along the boardwalks are positively teeming with wildlife and the new green of trees, marsh grasses, and water lilies. It’s easy to connect with the Refuge’s many natural wonders during the day, but to experience them at night, with a full moon rising over the horizon and animal activity at its peak, is something casual visitors rarely get to see. Fortunately, the Great Swamp Watershed Association has a special-use permit that allows us to enter the Refuge at night. And that means we can share the priviledge with you! You, your family, and friends are invited to join naturalist Hazel England — GSWA’s director of education and outreach — for a special full-moon hike at the Refuge’s Wildlife Observation Center off Long Hill Road in Harding Township. Hazel will re-acquaint you with your night senses so you can hear, smell, and even see things that escape you […]

  • Jockey Hollow Explorers: Natural History Hike

    Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park 600 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, New Jersey

    Enjoy a late-spring hike with the Great Swamp Watershed Association’s (GSWA) Director of Education & Outreach Hazel England. Hazel will guide you through all of the important landscape features that soldiers in George Washington’s Continental Army would have experienced during the brutal winter of 1779-80. She’ll also tell you about some of the drastic environmental changes wrought throughout the encampment area since colonial times. Hazel England, GSWA's Director of Education & Outreach, teaches Sara Kuzhikandathil how to hold an eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Credit: GSWA/S. ReynoldsWildlife, plants, and other natural treasures abound on this journey, so don’t miss out on all you can learn from Hazel’s encyclopedic knowledge of the outdoors. Interested adults and families with children are encouraged attend. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly suggested. What to Bring: Conditions may be hot, cold, muddy, or wet, so please dress for the weather. Sturdy outdoor footwear is strongly recommended. Field guides, binoculars, snack, and water (in a reusable water bottle) are welcome. This is a leave-no-trace event. Ability Level: This is an easy hike over level ground and pavement suitable for all ages and skill levels. Strollers are not recommended. Rescheduling & Cancelations: All events […]