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

NEW DATE – Breakfast Briefing: Drew Forest Update

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

Get an update on the efforts to save the Drew Forest from development! As you may know, the 53-acre Drew Forest, located on the Drew University campus in Madison, NJ, is in jeopardy of being sold and disappearing forever. The Drew Forest sits within FOUR watersheds, benefiting the community, wildlife, and ecosystem. Among the many benefits it offers, most importantly, The Forest overlies the Buried Valley Aquifer, a sole source aquifer that supplies drinking water to Madison, Chatham Borough, East Hanover, and Florham Park. Join us for an important update led by Friends of The Drew Forest, a volunteer organization created by environmental leaders from Madison and neighboring towns, dedicated community volunteers and Drew alumni. A light breakfast will be served followed by the presentation and a Q&A session.

Free – $40.00

Lunch & Learn: Eels – a Salt/Fresh Water Mystery

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes January 13, 11:00 AM   Let's face it, for many people, eels may not be easy to like. They can make many people feel... uneasy. Is an eel a snake? Is it a fish? They don't fit in any clear category. Some may think of eels as a tasty sushi roll. And yet to others, eels are mysterious creatures with a very interesting life cycle. They are predators in freshwater streams helping to regulate the population of other animals. They are also a significant source of food for fish, mammals, turtles and birds. Humans have been fascinated with eels for centuries, working to learn as much as they can about them. Yet we do not have all the answers. Nature has a way of keeping us guessing. One thing we do know is that eels are ecologically important and can be used as a bio-indicator for pollution to determine the health of their environment. Grab your lunch and join us for a FREE Zoom webinar as we delve into the fascinating world of eels and their unique life cycle. While this program is free for all participants, a small donation is always appreciated to help offset the cost […]

Free – $40.00

Evening Briefing: Native Plants for Native Wildlife

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes January 17 @ 5 PM Native Plants for Native Wildlife Key steps toward cultivating biodiversity conservation in our gardens Speaker: Desiree Narango FREE Zoom Webinar January is here and that can only mean one thing - it's time to start ramping up for Spring! GSWA is offering a 4-part Native Pollinator Plant Webinar Series as we lead up to our 3rd annual Plants for Pollinator online sale. We are fortunate to have Desiree Narango, Conservation Scientist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, to kick things off. Desiree will speak on the fascinating complexity of plant-animal interactions. This is your opportunity to learn more about the breadth of research which shows how native plants, and the pollinators and insects that feed upon them, are the foundation for cultivating food webs and encouraging biodiversity in our yards, patios, school grounds, and other privately-managed green spaces. You’ll leave knowing more about why native plants are crucial to sustaining biodiversity and specific plant species that are important for supporting specialist pollinators and songbirds. You will receive the webinar Zoom link via email prior to the start of the program. Mark your calendar for the 3 remaining webinars in this 4-part series and the […]

Free – $40.00