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!

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.

Sold Out Free

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

Cook with GSWA: Pumpkin gnocchi, fresh mozzarella & pesto.

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

Back by popular demand, GSWA's Hazel England and Sandra LaVigne make cooking fun! Grab your apron and c'mon out for a hands-on cooking class. We will teach you about "eating local" as we walk you through three delicious recipes: Pumpkin gnocchi (from our GSWA cookbook), fresh mozzarella cheese, and a batch of fresh pesto. You may never go store-bought again! Feel free to bring your own adult beverages and we will provide non-alcoholic beverages. The registration fee covers everything you will need to make and take home your three delicious creations. GSWA members: $25, non-members: $30. Registration is limited to 12 participants so register today!

$25.00 – $30.00

Composting: Black Gold for Your Garden – FREE Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Note: registration for this program closes at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 1   Composting Simplified... Put some pep into your garden's step with compost made from your table scraps and outdoor material like leaves and lawn clippings. Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed. Through the compost recycling process, various organic materials, otherwise regarded as waste products, can be added to the garden or lawn as a soil conditioner. The addition of compost will build a better-quality soil for your trees, shrubs, plants and vegetables. Led by Master Gardener, Cheri Wilczek, this FREE Zoom webinar will outline what compost is, its benefits, how to start and build a compost bin, materials to avoid in adding to a compost pile, tips for success, and troubleshooting this process. Let's get started on making our own “Black Gold” today! The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Bring your questions! Login logistic will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the program.

Free – $40.00