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Evening Briefing: Wow! Major Wetlands Restoration at the CMA!

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

Our Conservation Management Area (CMA) underwent some major transformations at the end of 2020! After nearly a decade in the works, Hazel England, GSWA Director of Land Stewardship, and Mike Devos of Indigenous Ingenuities led this wetland project. Come hear about the important restoration efforts that took place to help restore our CMA closer to its natural state. Hazel and Mike will walk us through the restoration of the Silver Brook, the creation of 360,000 square feet of vernal habitat, the plugging a 350-foot drainage ditch and so much more that occurred over the course of five frantic weeks. Additionally, you will learn of the changes brought about by this project, like the increased water being held on the property (that's a good thing!) and the ongoing stewardship that will now be require need to manage these changes. GSWA Members: FREE, Non-members: $10.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – Evening Briefing: Put Your Garden to Bed (Zoom meeting)

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

SORRY, REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS AND HIKES. As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to drop, what should you do to help your garden get ready for the winter? We have answers. Join Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education and Stewardship (and our resident green-thumb guru) for best practices, tips, and tricks on closing your garden down for the season. Your garden worked hard for you all summer. Let us help you make sure it is in the best shape possible for another bountiful growing season! Join us via a Zoom webinar. In-person attendance is limited to 12 people on a first-come-first-served basis. Zoom login details will be emailed to you prior to the program so, be on the lookout!

Free – $40.00

Creative Charitable Giving & Tax Benefits: FREE

Kemmerer Library 19 Blue Mill Road, Harding Twp., NJ, United States

"How can I be better off from a tax perspective AND give money to charity?” It is a question that many people ponder, and there are myriad options. Join presenter, Stacey Valentine, a partner at Avelino Law, LLP, as she walks us through it. Stacy will focus on the estate planning process and specifically, how she assists individuals and families with their wealth planning goals. She will also explore some creative ways to benefit your favorite charity through retirement plan assets that can result in significant income tax savings. This is your chance to ask a professional so, be sure to bring your questions. A 6 PM wine and cheese reception will precede Stacey’s 7 PM presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Landscaping for a Healthy Environment – Jersey-Friendly Yards: FREE Zoom

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Do you want a Jersey-Friendly Yard? We believe that by helping you to have a healthy yard, we all are taking one more step towards a healthier environment. During this webinar you will learn how building a Jersey-Friendly Yard creates a healthy foundation of soil, conserves water, attracts and supports wildlife, and adds beauty and interest to your home landscape. Join GSWA and Becky Laboy – from the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and the Jersey-Friendly Yards initiative – for helpful information on how to put these ideas into practice to create a “Jersey-Friendly Yard”. Becky will also discuss great ways to prepare for creating new native beds this spring.  This is GSWA's kickoff webinar (first of three) for our Native Plants for Pollinators Sale. Mark your calendar and register for the following: Webinar #1 - Landscaping for a Healthy Environment: Tuesday, January 25, 7-8 PM Webinar #2 - Pollinator Insects: Tuesday, February 22, 7-8 PM Webinar #3 - Native Plant Sale Product Review, Tuesday, April 1, 12-1 PM GSWA Native Plant Pollinator Sale: April 1-22 (order online) The GSWA Native Plant Sale will offer a full selection of attractively priced native perennials and grasses with simple guidance for planting […]

Free – $40.00

Native Pollinators – What’s the Buzz?

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Registration closes 2/22 @ 5 PM Your yard, whatever the size, can provide essential habitat for valuable pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Join GSWA for this free, one-hour webinar as we take a closer look at our native pollinators and the important roles they play in our gardens and in supporting healthy ecosystems.  More than 75% of all flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce – and your garden veggies need their help too!  Native pollinators have fascinating life histories, so knowing about gardening for pollinators from the insects’ perspective will enable you to truly welcome them to your yard. Our host, an all-round cool bug guy, Dr. Stephen Mason Ph.D. is an entomologist and faculty at Immaculata University, and a research associate at Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. He will shed some light on insect life histories to make your yard a hive of activity this summer.  Registration is required for this free Zoom webinar. You will receive your Zoom link prior to the program. This is the second of GSWA’s free, three-part native pollinator plant webinar series in preparation of our Native Plants for Pollinators Sale taking place online April 1-22. Mark Your Calendar: Webinar […]

Free – $40.00

Evening Briefing: The Importance of Tap Water

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

This Evening Briefing is offered in partnership with The Summit Free Public Library Turn on the tap and your most important resource comes flowing out. Come learn about the different factors that affect our drinking water, whether from a well or a public supply. Drinking safe tap water helps reduce plastic waste and preserve our fresh water supplies. Join us for this free Zoom webinar as Sandra LaVigne, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs, reviews the importance of tap water and its connection to our health and the health of the environment. Zoom link will be send prior to the event.     (This link takes you to The Summit Free Public Library's website for registration)   ALSO... "Test the Tap" - Mark Your Calendar   GSWA and The Summit Free Public Library are partnering up to offer residential well and public water testing at a discounted rate: Basic Well Water Package: $125 Basic Public Water Package: $65 (Add-on testing is available for an additional fee) This water testing program is open to everyone! Click HERE to register and pay a $10 deposit Pick up your kit between March 14-28 at one of the following locations: Summit Free Public Library - […]

Native Pollinator Plant Sale – An Overview

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Registration closes April 1 @ 10 AM Join Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education, Outreach, and Land Stewardship (our resident pollinator expert) on Zoom to learn how different plants will help you build your pollinator garden to attract a variety of insects along with the plants you will need to attract pollinators. Discover why this type of garden benefits your yard, your neighborhood, and our shared watershed. We will also walk you through our online storefront and simple ordering process with an overview of the native plants and plant kits available at our 2nd annual online Native Pollinator Plant Sale. Choose from 28 individual species to create or enhance your own garden in ways that best fit your needs. To simplify garden design and provide some additional savings, 20 of the species are also sold in 6 different garden kits of 5 species each. Each kit is designed for specific garden sizes and conditions. If you're considering starting or expanding your native pollinator garden, you're going to want to check this out! Registration is required. You will receive your Zoom link prior to the start of the webinar. The 2022 "Plants for Pollinators" Online Sale runs April 1 - April […]

Free

POSTPONED: Water Quality Report Card

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

This event has been postponed due to an unforeseen conflict. Stay tuned for the new date   Participate in-person or via Zoom webinar - it's your choice! (Registration for the Zoom webinar closes  at 5 PM)   How important to you is clean water to you? We drink it, we bathe in it, we swim and kayak in it... Join GSWA Water Quality Director, Sandra LaVigne, for an in-depth review of the water quality in the Great Swamp watershed and in the Passaic River region. This brief presentation will highlight the results of the sampling and testing we performed on our local streams throughout 2021. Sandra will also provide an update on our testing protocol for PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl) manmade chemicals also called "forever chemicals." PFAS is a growing threat to our water. Join us for this informative report on your water with a Q&A session at the end. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent to you post-registration.

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Evening Briefing: “Eat the Weeds” Backyard Foraging

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

Tired of looking at the weeds in your yard? EAT THEM! Change your mindset about weeds and learn how some plants have edible uses. Join us at the GSWA Headquarters to learn about the common edible plants that can be found in nature and in your backyard, so the next time you pull weeds you might consider throwing the greens in a healthy salad. Forage Safely! We will cover how to identify, prepare, and preserve these free greens so you can safely hunt and focus your diet on plant-based eating. We will provide foraged and homemade treats to enjoy. IMPORTANT: Registration is limited but if the event becomes sold out, email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.  

Get Tickets $10.00 – $40.00

Lunch ‘n Learn: Water Quality Report Card

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Zoom registration closes at 11 AM on Friday, June 17. This is the rescheduled Report Card from April. DID YOU KNOW: Human beings can survive almost three weeks without food, but only a few days without water! Take your lunch break and Zoom In for an in-depth review of the water quality in the Great Swamp watershed and the Passaic River region. GSWA conducts stream monitoring  at 21 locations annually for a suite of chemical parameters. We are the only entity, non-profit, corporate, or government, monitoring the five main streams of the Great Swamp Watershed and Passaic River on a consistent basis. GSWA Water Quality Director, Sandra LaVigne, will highlight the results of the sampling and testing we performed on our local streams throughout 2021. Sandra will also provide an update on testing for PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) manmade chemicals also called "forever chemicals." PFAS is a growing threat to waters. Join us for this informative report on your local water and will include a Q&A session at the end. Registration is required and the Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the program.

Sold Out Free – $40.00