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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
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SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Summertime Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Teacup to 45 Years!\nForty-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. \nYou’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. \nTickets: $75 per person (includes full High Tea service\, entry into all activities\, and a limited-edition anniversary keepsake) \nA Decadent High Tea\, Crafted by the GSWA Team\nAs 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. \nMenu \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Delicious Array of Finger Sandwiches—elegant\, fresh\, and perfect for a summer afternoon. \n\n\nHomemade Scones—served with rich clotted cream and sweet\, fresh jam. \n\n\nDelectable Desserts—a selection of premium sweet treats to top off the afternoon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestive & Friendly Competition\nThis afternoon is all about celebrating. Wear your most creative\, elegant\, or whimsical headwear for our Fancy Hat Contest and you could win a prize. Brush up on your local history knowledge for another chance at prizes. \nAn Exclusive 45th Anniversary Keepsake\nTo commemorate this milestone\, your ticket includes a truly unique piece of GSWA history. Every guest will take home an exclusive\, 45th anniversary commemorative tea mug\, custom-designed specifically for our 45th anniversary. It’s a beautiful and functional reminder of the clean water and natural spaces your ticket purchase helps protect. \nSpace is limited so register today! \nNote: Registration closes on July 17 at 3:00pm. \n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/afternoon-tea-26/
LOCATION:Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary\, 324 Forest Dr S\, Short Hills\, NJ\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260719T201400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T012541Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday July 24
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin 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: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\n\nBe 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. \nSummer 2026 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 10 \nJuly 17 \nJuly 24 \nJuly 31
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship-friday-72426/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260719T201400
CREATED:20260224T012511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T160422Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday July 31
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin 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: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\n\nBe 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. \nSummer 2026 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 10 \nJuly 17 \nJuly 24 \nJuly 31
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship-friday-73126/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 1: End of Summer Paddle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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. \n\nIMPORTANT – 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. \nAdult Attendee \nMinor Attendee \n\n\nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. \n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/end-of-summer-paddle-26-1/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260719T201400
CREATED:20260224T014828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T210948Z
UID:60231-1787333400-1787338800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Session 2: End of Summer Paddle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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. \n\nIMPORTANT – 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. \nAdult Attendee \nMinor Attendee \n\n\nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. \n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/end-of-summer-paddle-26-2/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Sloane":MAILTO:ASloane@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
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CREATED:20260626T201805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T211341Z
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SUMMARY:Treasures of the Swamp Scavenger Hunt – Free
DESCRIPTION:Adventure awaits!\nSat\, 9/19: 10 am-4 pm: Scavenger Hunt\nSun\, 9/20: 10 am-1:30 pm: Scavenger Hunt | 2-3 pm: Celebration Event & Raffle Drawing \nJoin 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. \nWhat 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: \n Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GSNWR) / Friends of Great Swamp NWR\nHelen C. Fenske Visitor Center: 32 Pleasant Plains Rd.\, Basking Ridge \nGreat Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA)\nConservation Management Area (CMA): 1 Tiger Lily Lane\, Harding Twp. \nMorris County Park Commission (MCPC)\nGreat Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC): 247 Southern Blvd.\, Chatham \nNational Park Service (NPS)\nJockey Hollow Visitor Center: 586 Tempe Wick Road\, Morristown (New this year!) \nNew Jersey Audubon\nScherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary: 11 Hardscrabble Rd.\, Bernardsville \nSomerset County Park Commission (SCPC)\nEnvironmental Education Center (EEC): 190 Lord Stirling Rd.\, Basking Ridge \nThe Raptor Trust (TRT)\n1452 White Bridge Rd.\, Millington \n  \nYour adventure kicks off when you arrive at the first location and receive your clue booklet and instructions from the location leaders. \nYour mission: Follow and solve the clues that relate to that site. You will need to explore the area to find the answers. Once you complete the challenge\, return to location leader to get your booklet stamped. This entitles you to one free ticket for a chance to win a cool prize! (See below.) Then you’re off to your next destination for another challenge to earn another ticket. \nGo at your own pace. You have most of the weekend to visit as many locations as you choose. Every stamp in your booklet earns you another free ticket for the drawings\, so the more places you visit\, the higher your chance to win swag\, private hikes\, and the grand prize! \nWrap up your hunt with us on Sunday at the New Jersey Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Bernardsville for a festive post-event celebration! Gather around a crackling campfire for adventure sharing\, complimentary s’mores\, and the eagerly awaited prize drawings! \nSchedule of Events\n \nSaturday\, September 19\n10 am-4 pm: Scavenger Hunt \nSunday\, September 20\n10 am-1:30 pm: Scavenger Hunt\n2-3 pm: Celebration Event & Raffle Drawing @\nNJ Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary: 11 Hardscrabble Road\, Bernardsville \nPrizes\n(Winners must be present to claim prizes) \n$75 REI Gift Card\n$50 REI Gift Card\nKids Backpack: Moki 1.5 w/ Res Amaranth (Purple) – value $65\nAdult Backpack: Manta 24 w/ Res (Black) – value $200\nGreat Swamp Partners prize packages (each valued at up to $50)
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/scavenger-hunt-2026/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T213000
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CREATED:20260708T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T205117Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - 2026 Gala & Silent Auction: Time Capsule Gala
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: GSWA’s 45th Anniversary Time Capsule Gala and Silent Auction\nMark 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. \nWe’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. \nFeel 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. \nMore details and ticket info will be coming soon!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/gala-2026/
LOCATION:Brooklake Country Club\, 139 Brooklake Road\, Florham Park\, NJ\, 07932
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ORGANIZER;CN="Izzy Filippini":MAILTO:ifilippini@greatswamp.org
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