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  • Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday July 17

    Great Swamp Watershed Association's CMA 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, United States

    Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students—are you looking for something meaningful to add to your resume? Join us on Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Chipping and mulching our trail networks Removing invasive plants Building new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas Clearing branches and limbs from recent storms Be sure to wear long pants, long sleeves, and hiking boots or sturdy old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray, sunscreen, gloves, snacks, and all the tools you need. Summer 2026 Stewardship Friday schedule: July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31

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  • SOLD OUT: Evening Paddle on the Passaic

    Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

    IMPORTANT UPDATE: With the aftermath of last week’s storms, the paddle location has been changed. Please see below under IMPORTANT DETAILS. Enjoy a peaceful, one-way evening kayak paddle along the Passaic River. We will paddle from the Livingston canoe launch to the Essex County Environmental Center. Known for its slow, quite twists and turns, it's an unexpectedly beautiful stretch of river that will make you feel like you are deep in a preserve. Even though this area is more built up, it’s home to a variety of wildlife such as great blue heron, salamanders, turtles, mink, muskrat, and more. This 3-hour paddle is intended for experienced paddlers. Please be sure to bring your own snacks and beverages as desired. IMPORTANT DETAILS We will meet at Essex County Environmental Center at 5:00 PM. GSWA staff will drive you upstream to the starting point of the paddle, the Livingston Canoe Launch. The paddle will then end at that starting location where your car is parked. Meet up location: Essex County Environmental Center Garibaldi Hall Parking Lot (free parking) 621A Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ https://bit.ly/44rUnic Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age […]

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $80.00

  • 45th Anniversary Summertime Afternoon Tea

    Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 324 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ, United States

    Raise a Teacup to 45 Years! Forty-five years of protecting our waters and preserving our natural world is a big milestone, and we are celebrating the best way we know how—with great food, fantastic company, and a shared commitment to our environment. You're invited to a special 45th Anniversary Summer Tea Party at the gorgeous Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary in Short Hills. Surrounded by a lush canopy of over 40 tree species, vibrant native wildflowers, and peaceful woodland birds, it’s the perfect setting to toast nearly five decades of conservation success and help fund the vital work ahead. Tickets: $75 per person (includes full High Tea service, entry into all activities, and a limited-edition anniversary keepsake) A Decadent High Tea, Crafted by the GSWA Team As it turns out, the GSWA staff excels at even more than protecting our local environment! Some of our staffers are accomplished bakers and cooks, and they are stepping out of the field and into the kitchen to serve you a classic High Tea in style. Menu A Delicious Array of Finger Sandwiches—elegant, fresh, and perfect for a summer afternoon. Homemade Scones—served with rich clotted cream and sweet, fresh jam. Delectable Desserts—a selection […]

    Get Tickets $75.00

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday July 24

    Great Swamp Watershed Association's CMA 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, United States

    Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students—are you looking for something meaningful to add to your resume? Join us on Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Chipping and mulching our trail networks Removing invasive plants Building new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas Clearing branches and limbs from recent storms Be sure to wear long pants, long sleeves, and hiking boots or sturdy old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray, sunscreen, gloves, snacks, and all the tools you need. Summer 2026 Stewardship Friday schedule: July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31

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  • Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday July 31

    Great Swamp Watershed Association's CMA 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, United States

    Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students—are you looking for something meaningful to add to your resume? Join us on Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Chipping and mulching our trail networks Removing invasive plants Building new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas Clearing branches and limbs from recent storms Be sure to wear long pants, long sleeves, and hiking boots or sturdy old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray, sunscreen, gloves, snacks, and all the tools you need. Summer 2026 Stewardship Friday schedule: July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31

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  • Session 1: End of Summer Paddle

    Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

    Ease into your weekend with a leisurely summer paddle on the Passaic River. This area is full of wildlife, native vegetation, and beautiful views. Along the way, we may be visited by great blue heron, turtles, and other critters that use the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent.  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. IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18, 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. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The GSWA kayaks, used in our water quality and educational programming, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. The meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. Please email Izzy […]

    Get Tickets $30.00 – $70.00

  • Session 2: End of Summer Paddle

    Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

    Ease into your weekend with a leisurely summer paddle on the Passaic River. This area is full of wildlife, native vegetation, and beautiful views. Along the way, we may be visited by great blue heron, turtles, and other critters that use the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent.  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. IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18, 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. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The GSWA kayaks, used in our water quality and educational programming, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. The meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. Please email Izzy […]

    Get Tickets $30.00 – $70.00

  • Treasures of the Swamp Scavenger Hunt – Free

    Adventure awaits! Sat, 9/19: 10 am-4 pm: Scavenger Hunt Sun, 9/20: 10 am-1:30 pm: Scavenger Hunt | 2-3 pm: Celebration Event & Raffle Drawing Join us for a fun, free community event, brought to you by the Great Swamp Partners! Play solo or team up with friends and family. The Treasures of the Swamp Scavenger Hunt launches September 19, and the Great Swamp is your playground! Unleash your inner explorer for an afternoon or weekend (it's up to you) of riddle-solving and treasure-seeking across 7 beautiful natural spaces. Your clue booklet holds the secrets and each site unlocks the answers. What to expect at this family-friendly event: Forest trails, wildlife sightings, code-cracking, and celebratory high-fives as you solve each clue. It's a great opportunity to experience the incredible natural beauty right here in our back yard! Begin your exploration at any of the participating locations within the Great Swamp watershed region - visit 1 or all 7 sites in any order - all at your own pace:  Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GSNWR) / Friends of Great Swamp NWR Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center: 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Basking Ridge Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) Conservation Management Area (CMA): 1 […]

    Free

  • SAVE THE DATE – 2026 Gala & Silent Auction: Time Capsule Gala

    Brooklake Country Club 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ

    Save the Date: GSWA’s 45th Anniversary Time Capsule Gala and Silent Auction Mark your calendars! On Thursday, October 22, we’re heading to Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park to celebrate 45 years of the Great Swamp Watershed Association. We’ll honor the founders and early supporters who laid our foundation, while celebrating the work happening on the ground today. It’s an opportunity to trace those original conservation efforts to the important work GSWA does today. Feel free to break out your favorite 80s-inspired attire or come as you are; we just hope you will join us in celebrating 45 years of protecting our land and water. More details and ticket info will be coming soon!