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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - July 22nd
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY\, FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS\, THIS WORK DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  \nPLEASE  CHECK OUT OTHER FRIDAY WORKDAYS SCHEDULED THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST. \nReady to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students\, are you looking for something worthy to add to your resume?! \nJoin us on Friday mornings at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 9AM to 1PM and enjoy some well-earned snacks provided by GSWA Director of Land Stewardship\, Hazel England. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Carry in lumber • Build and elevate boardwalks which allows hikers to get through flooded areas • Clear branches and limbs from recent storms • Remove invasive plants • Spread woodchips on our trails. \nBe sure to wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking boots or old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray\, sun block\, gloves\, and all tools you will need. \nYou’ll work hard\, but will also share in some laughs\, and enjoy delicious snacks. What better way to spend a Friday morning? See you there! \nCan’t make this day? Want to do more? Check your calendar for our ongoing CMA Stewardship Days taking place on Fridays from 9AM – 1PM throughout Summer 2022. Other volunteer days are on July 29th\, August 5th\, August 12th\, August 19th and August 26th.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteer-for-cma-stewardship-day-july-22nd/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T130000
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SUMMARY:Paterson Falls Explorer Hike and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore Paterson from the other end of the Passaic. Join us for an afternoon of nature and natural history. Staff from the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park will guide us on an informative hike through the area where will check out the new viewing platform to explore the 77-foot high waterfall. From there we’ll hike along the old raceway\, and we’ll even squeeze in a museum visit. It’s a great opportunity to gain insight into the importance of Paterson\, the first planned industrial city that was centered around the Great Falls\, and how it changed the face of our country. We will meet at the Great Falls and go from there. Dress for the weather\, hiking boots recommended for potentially muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paterson-falls-explorer-hike-tour/
LOCATION:Paterson Great Falls National Park\, 72 McBride Ave\,\, Paterson\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
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SUMMARY:City of Water Day Bingo Challenge: Free
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge Event may have ended but we encourage you to download the eco-bingo card and use it to help you explore your local watershed.  \nOn July 16\, City of Water (COW) Day is all about connecting communities with the water.  \nThe Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA)* is observing 2022 COW Day by issuing an eco-BINGO challenge to our members and followers so we can celebrate together. We want to connect as many folks as possible with their local water bodies and watersheds. Everyone lives in a watershed. What we do and where we live impacts the water\, even if it is far away! This year’s theme is ‘In Your Neighborhood’. So today\, we challenge you all to head out into your neighborhood\, connect with the environment\, and see how you can make a difference! This FREE challenge runs now through July 23.  \nHow to Play: Download the eco-bingo card and spend some time exploring your local watershed. (Some challenges can be completed on your computer or smartphone.) Have fun carrying out the challenges between July 8\, 2022 – July 23\, 2022 (cross out corresponding squares) until you complete a row horizontally\, vertically\, or diagonally. \nHow to Submit: Snap a photo of your completed card and share it with us by filling out this Google Form -OR- complete your submission and email it to GreatSwampWatershed@gmail.com. IMPORTANT: If you are submitting via email\, please include your first name and last initial\, town\, state\, and whether we can use your photo. \nSubmission Deadline: Midnight\, July 23\, 2022. \nWinner Selection & Prize: We will post pictures of the entries as they come in. Our staff will randomly draw one winner from all who enter by 3 pm the following Friday. Winner can choose from three prizes: 1) Paddle for the winner and three friends; 2) GSWA Reusable Mug and Bag for winner and three friends; 3) GSWA Hike for winner and three friends. \n* A community initiative through the Waterfront Alliance and funded by NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Program and the Hudson River Foundation. \nEco-bingo Challenges Explained: \n\nFind out: Where does your household water come from? Is it taken out of a reservoir\, from a well\, or even the Passaic River?\nTake a selfie of you and your favorite water spot and let us know where you are!\nPick up at least five pieces of litter on a hike or walk. Litter finds its way to the water when carried by rain.\nUse only refillable beverage containers all day (no disposable coffee cups or single use bottles).\nSpend at least 10 mins. watching wildlife in your watershed. Tag us and tell us how many species you saw. Tag GSWA on one of these social channels: Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn.\nOrganize some friends to go out and pick up trash along your favorite path or waterbody. What is the main trash you are collecting? Share the photo and main trash and include #gswaecochallenge.\nIdentify some local flora. Find three plants you don’t know the name of and look them up. There are many apps to help you\, like iNaturalist.\nVisit the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.\nLike Great Swamp Watershed on Facebook.\nFollow the Waterfront Alliance on Instagram.\nFollow the Twitter profile for the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP).\nUse the Water Footprint Calculator to find what’s your water footprint. Tell us when you submit your entry.\nJoin the Great Swamp Watershed as a member or Donate to GSWA to help us achieve our mission to protect water and land for a healthier environment now and for the future.\nGo for a hike at the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge. or the Conservation Management Area.\nUse the #Cityofwaterday hashtag and post a picture of one of your challenge squares being completed.\nCollect rainwater to water your plants. Not only does rainwater collection encourage zero-waste but it is a great hydration source for your plants too.\nAdd a vegetarian meal to your day. Legumes like kidney beans require only a tenth of the water that beef does per unit of protein.\nSkip buying new clothes. Shop Second Hand or join a local Buy Nothing community-based group. A new pair of jeans uses 1\,800 gallons of water to produce\, and a cotton t-shirt uses 400 gallons.\nBuy locally grown fruits and vegetables. Eating locally grown food reduces your carbon footprint.\n20. Time your shower. The average shower uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute\, and hot water uses more energy than cold. Pick a favorite song that’s about 3 minutes long and put it on! This helps to track how long you shower\, and conserves water helps the watershed.\nCarpool or bike! On average\, one gallon of gasoline takes three-to-six gallons of water to produce.\nSkip watering your lawn for the weekend (or for the whole summer!) Lawns are considered the number one irrigated ‘crop’ in the US\, using a whopping 9 billion gallons nationwide each day.\nMake an eco-friendly swap in your cleaning products. Many cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to our health and the environment. Visit our website for a great breakdown of what you can use instead: ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND CLEANING PRODUCTS.\nPick up five plastic water bottles during a walk. Tell us how long it took you to collect them.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/city-of-water-day-2022-challenge/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - July 1st
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students\, are you looking for something worthy to add to your resume?! \nJoin us on Friday mornings at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 9AM to 1PM and enjoy some well-earned snacks provided by GSWA Director of Land Stewardship\, Hazel England. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Carry in lumber • Build and elevate boardwalks which allows hikers to get through flooded areas • Clear branches and limbs from recent storms • Remove invasive plants • Spread woodchips on our trails. \nBe sure to wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking boots or old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray\, sun block\, gloves\, and all tools you will need. \nYou’ll work hard\, but will also share in some laughs\, and enjoy delicious snacks. What better way to spend a Friday morning? See you there! \nCan’t make this day? Want to do more? Check your calendar for our ongoing CMA Stewardship Days taking place on Fridays from 9AM – 1PM throughout Summer 2022. Other volunteer days are on  July 22nd. July 29th\, August 5th\, August 12th\, August 19th and August 26th.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/cma-stewardship-day-july-1-2022volunteer-for-cma-stewardship-day-july-1st/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T210000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Summer Solstice Celebration Hike
DESCRIPTION:Email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. \nAlthough the rescheduled hike is not on the solstice date\, you will learn all about the solstice and welcome in the summer season with poems and stories!\nJoin us for a hike through the historic and beautiful trails of Jockey Hollow. As the moon slowly rises\, we will look and listen for owls and other nightlife creatures as fireflies take to the sky. Later we will relax by a roaring bonfire and hear stories that 18th century colonists told around their own campfires and learn about their views on the darkness. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity with highly experienced and knowledgeable GSWA naturalists\, Hazel England and Ginger Van Ryzin…along with National Park Ranger and local historian\, Eric Olsen. Space is limited and it will fill up fast! This hike is free to all GSWA members; a $10 donation is appreciated from non-member adults\, $5 for children. Registration is required. \nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so 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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/summer-solstice-celebration-hike/
LOCATION:Jockey Hollow Visitor Center\, 600 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T140000
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UID:41127-1655470800-1655474400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Lunch 'n Learn: Water Quality Report Card
DESCRIPTION:Zoom registration closes at 11 AM on Friday\, June 17. This is the rescheduled Report Card from April. \nDID YOU KNOW: Human beings can survive almost three weeks without food\, but only a few days without water! \nTake 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. \nGSWA 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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/lunch-n-learn-water-quality-report-card/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220518T010037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T010037Z
UID:41113-1655456400-1655470800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - June 17th
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students\, are you looking for something worthy to add to your resume?! \nJoin us on Friday mornings at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 9AM to 1PM and enjoy some well-earned snacks provided by GSWA Director of Land Stewardship\, Hazel England. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Carry in lumber • Build and elevate boardwalks which allows hikers to get through flooded areas • Clear branches and limbs from recent storms • Remove invasive plants • Spread woodchips on our trails. \nBe sure to wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking boots or old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray\, sun block\, gloves\, and all tools you will need. \nYou’ll work hard\, but will also share in some laughs\, and enjoy delicious snacks. What better way to spend a Friday morning? See you there! \nCan’t make this day? Want to do more? Check your calendar for our ongoing CMA Stewardship Days taking place on Fridays from 9AM – 1PM throughout Summer 2022. Other volunteer days are on July 1st\, July 22nd. July 29th\, August 5th\, August 12th\, August 19th and August 26th.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/cma-stewardship-day-june-17-2022/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220517T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T155217Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT...AGAIN: Full Moon Hike at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out again! Email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist for any last minute cancelations. \n  \nHike and see the June full moon…the “Strawberry Moon”. It’s really a sweet sign of summer! \nJoin Sarah Hunt\, GSWA Land Steward & Water Quality Associate\, on a hike to discover some of the gentle nighttime creatures. June is great time to enjoy a moonlit hike at the Refuge. The canopy and bright moonlight provide the perfect backdrop to hear and spot owls. Our full moon hikes are a real hoot\, so don’t miss out on this unique\, family-friendly opportunity! This hike is free\, but your support helps further the GSWA mission of education\, land stewardship\, and advocacy. Suggested donation: $10 for adults\, $5 for children. \nMeeting Place: GSNWR Bluebird Parking Lot on Pleasant Plains Road\, approx. 0.5 miles north of the refuge’s south gate\, and 1.6 miles south of the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center – New Vernon\, NJ 07976 \n\nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so 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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-refuge/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot\, Bluebird Parking Lot\, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T200000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Explore Our Conservation Management Area (CMA) Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – please stay tuned for the new date! \n  \nWe have been working hard since the big restoration at our 73-acre forested wetland site\, the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA). \nWe’ve created boardwalk trails\, and expanded the natural wetland habitat for the all the local aquatic and terrestrial plants & animals. \nYou are invited to enjoy this late spring hike in the beautiful seasonal conditions. Come to see which wildlife are making good use of these newly improved conditions! Wear long pants and long sleeves\, and clothes that can get wet\, muddy\, plus protect yourself from mosquitoes. \nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so 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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/explore-our-conservation-management-area-cma/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CMA.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T004421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T004421Z
UID:38139-1654333200-1654347600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed!
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about what stewarding our 73-acre property in Harding Twp. entails by getting involved hands on! We’ll be conducting a variety of tasks including chipping and mulching our trail network\, removing invasive plants\, and constructing new boardwalk. We rely on our volunteers to help us take care of this natural area that’s open to the public for passive recreation and serves as an educational opportunity for students. Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the swamp? Wear long pants and long sleeves\, and clothes than can get wet\, muddy\, and protect you from mosquitos!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteers-needed-jun-04/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220518T005806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T021552Z
UID:41042-1654281000-1654286400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: "Eat the Weeds" Backyard Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Tired of looking at the weeds in your yard? EAT THEM! \nChange 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. \nForage 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. \nIMPORTANT: 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. \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/evening-briefing-backyard-foraging/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Eat-the-Weeds.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220411T212947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T153737Z
UID:39476-1653220800-1653244200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Great Swamp Great Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate:\nGiralda Farms\, Dodge Drive (off Madison Ave.)\, Madison\, NJ\n5th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival\nSunday\, May 22\, Giralda Farms\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\n12 – 6:30 PM (rain or shine)\, Gates open at 11 AM \nOnline ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate:\nDodge Drive (off Madison Ave.)\, Madison\, NJ \n  \nGrab your blankets & chairs and c’mon out for 6+ hours of live music at the sprawling\, tree-lined field of Giralda Farms in Chatham Twp. New to the festival this year\, comedian and New Jersey native\, Max Antonucci will emcee the event. The festival also offers food\, merch vendors\, adult beverages\, free water\, and more. Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization protecting and improving the Great Swamp watershed & Passaic River region now and for future generations. See you at the festival! \nLINEUP\nPre-show band: Nick Amling & The Lifeline\nFestival bands: Not Enough Jeffs • Lenox Underground\nThe Refuge Dogs • The Step Brothers Band\nStage-change solo act: Nick Amling \nFOOD VENDORS\nAvellino’s Pizza: classic\, gluten-free\, and veggie options\nSummer Daze: cheesesteaks\, burgers\, hotdogs\, fries\, fresh squeezed lemonade\nScoops Ice Cream: ice cream truck that has old fashion flare with a modern twist \nADULT BEVERAGES\nBeer • Wine • Hard Cider \nMERCH VENDORS\n\nCrafts by Alice (unique\, handmade décor) • Daydream Creations (paintings & birdhouses) • It’s All About You (wall hangings\, coasters\, scarves\, etc.) • Love is all you Bead (beautiful hand-crafted jewelry) • Patricia & Paul (flavor infused oils and vinegars) • House of Cork (sustainable cork purses) • Patches & Paws (hand-sewn puppy stuffed animals) • Happy Heifer Hairbows (hair accessories) • The Atticco (handmake scarves) \nFREE WATER\nBring your reusable water bottles! New Jersey American Water’s “H2O on the Go” van will be onsite for free\, potable water to all festival goers. \nTICKETS\nTICKETS (PRE-PURCHASED):  SEE BELOW to purchase your ticket in advance. It saves you money and reduces lines! Please print your ticket receipt or have it available on your mobile device for a faster check-in experience. Online ticket purchasing closes Saturday\, May 21 @ 5 PM. After that\, tickets must be purchased at the gate at an increased price. \nTICKETS (PURCHASED AT THE GATE):  If you choose to purchase day-of at the gate\, pricing increases to: Adults-$35 / Students\, Senior Citizens\, and Military Veterans-$25 / Children under 13-Free. Credit cards\, cash\, and checks will be accepted. \nDIRECTIONS & PARKING\nDIRECTIONS:  Enter via Madison Ave. in Madison\, then turn onto Dodge Dr. – follow the signs to registration and parking. The Woodland Ave. entrance in Chatham Twp. will be closed for the festival. \nFESTIVAL ENTRY/REGISTRATION:  Check-in will be conducted at the venue’s entrance through your vehicle window. We strongly encourage you to buy your ticket in advance. \nPARKING:  Parking is free and plentiful. Handicapped parking is available at the front of the lot. It’s a bit of a distance on grass to the festival area. If you have a special request\, please call Val at 908-872-0344 and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FESTIVAL SPONSORS!\nBARRED OWL SPONSORS: \nAtlantic Health System • Community Foundation of New Jersey • Delta Dental of New Jersey • Adrienne & Dillard Kirby • Peapack-Gladstone Bank \nBLUE SPOTTED SALAMANDER SPONSORS:\nAthleta • A.M. Higley • Gwenn & Tony DellaPelle • EA Boniakowski Insurance • Glenmede Investment and Wealth Management • Investors Bank • Matt & Agi Krauser • Senlac Ridge Partners • Valley Bank \nEMERALD DARNER SPONSORS:\nDebra & John Apruzzese • Reed & Adrienne Auerbach • Lynn & Ralph Jones • Lindabury\, McCormick\, Estabrook & Cooper\, P.C. • Pipe Works Home Services • PSEG • RegentAtlantic • Turpin Real Estate \nSUPPORTER & IN-KIND SPONSORS:\nNew Jersey American Water • Interstate Waste Services • ShopRite of Chatham • Washington House Restaurant • Window Trends of Morris Plains • Harding Twp. DPW \nEnjoy the Great Swamp Great Music Festival radio commercial inviting you on Sunday\, May 22nd to Giralda Farms in Chatham Twp.\, for LIVE MUSIC\, Food\, merch vendors\, adult beverages\, and more. Support the environment & Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nPurchase Your Tickets Below 👇
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/great-swamp-music-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Giralda Farms Preserve\, Madison Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T014422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T200428Z
UID:38159-1652533200-1652540400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic (1-3 PM)
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist or if you have registered and can no longer attend\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org  \n  \nAfternoon Paddle (1-3 PM) \nWith generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation\, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey\, let’s have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible – from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. \nThere are 9 spots available per session – only 2 spots available per registration. 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. \nThe put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/kayak-the-1-to-3-pm/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T012818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T200442Z
UID:38153-1652522400-1652529600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic River (10AM-12PM)
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist\, or if you have registered and can no longer attend\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org  \nMorning Paddle (10 AM – 12 Noon) \nWith generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation\, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey\, let’s have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible – from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. \nThere are 9 spots available per session – only 2 spots available per registration. 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. \nThe put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-passaic-river_10-to-12/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T003640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T201246Z
UID:38133-1651914000-1651928400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:5/7 Cancelled but Fear not! We have another volunteer workday on the books for Saturday\, June 4. Click HERE to register. \nCome learn more about what stewarding our 73-acre property in Harding Twp. entails by getting involved hands on! We’ll be conducting a variety of tasks including chipping and mulching our trail network\, removing invasive plants\, and constructing new boardwalk. We rely on our volunteers to help us take care of this natural area that’s open to the public for passive recreation and serves as an educational opportunity for students. Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the swamp? Wear long pants and long sleeves\, and clothes than can get wet\, muddy\, and protect you from mosquitos! \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteers-needed-may-7/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T010013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T223406Z
UID:38145-1651687200-1651694400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Springtime Twilight Hike
DESCRIPTION:We have 1 spot left as of 5/3/22. Register ASAP! \nRevel in the lengthening evenings and enjoy a natural history hike to explore the excitement of spring. We will seek out blooming ephemeral wildflowers and early migrants visiting Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. We will supply binoculars and teach you to use them properly to see those tiny migratory birds flitting around the greening undergrowth. \nIf the event reaches capacity and you would like to be placed on the waitlist\, or if you have already registered and need to cancel\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/springtime-twilight-hike/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot\, Bluebird Parking Lot\, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220224T222526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175637Z
UID:38496-1651309200-1651323600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Town-Wide Yard Sale: Madison & The Chathams
DESCRIPTION:This event has already happened. To register for the Saturday\, April 29\, 2023 spring Yard Sale\, click HERE\n  \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, April 27 @ 11:55 PM \nDIGITAL YARD SALE MAP WILL BE SHARED HERE ON APRIL 29\, as well as on social media in Chatham and Madison and on popular garage sale sites. \n  \nCalling all residents of Madison and The Chathams – Spring is less than a month away! Start planning your Spring cleaning today by registering to host a yard sale on Saturday\, April 30. When you register for this community event (below) your address and sale items will be included on a digital\, printable map that will be publicized far and wide to potential shoppers. \nCheck your basement\, attic\, cabinets\, shelves\, and even your tabletops. This is your opportunity to declutter your home while participating in an event that collectively will keep literally tons of refuse out of our landfills. Simply scroll down and complete the registration form. \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nYou must be a resident of Madison\, Chatham Township\, or Chatham Borough to list your sale.  \nEveryone else… \nMark your calendar for April 30th to head out and shop sustainably at this amazing\, three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on Friday\, April 29th at 9am for a digital map of all yard sale participants and items for sale at each location. The map will also be published in local media and on town sites. \nTo register\nScroll to the very bottom  of this page below “Details.”\nChange the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process. \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \nIs there a rain date? No. The sale will be held rain or shine. \nWhy pay to be on the map?  Over the last three years\, we have found that our town-wide sales attract shoppers from across NJ\, NY\, and PA. We promote the sale (and the map) in local media and on popular garage sale sites. \nCan I have a sale without paying to be on the map?  Yes. Residents of the Chathams and Madison are welcome to hold sales on their own without registering. \nDo I need to pay a permit fee to my town?  No. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams. However\, the $10 registration fee gets your address and list of sale items on the map. \nShould I put up a sign if I’m on the map?  Yes. Signs will attract additional customers who are just driving by. \nWho do I contact with questions?  Please direct all questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at mec@rosenet.org \nWhat should I do with my yard sale leftovers?  Our goal is to have zero waste for this yard sale. Please contact following organizations to arrange pickups of your leftovers: \n\nVietnam Veterans of America (vva.org)\nLupus Foundation of America (Lupuspickup.org)\nGreenDrop (gogreendrop.com)\nMarket Street Mission (marketstreet.org)\nHabitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\nNOTE: Registering on this site is the only way to have your listing appear in the official map of sale sites for the April 30\, 2022 Chathams-Madison Town-Wide Yard Sale. The coordinated publicity undertaken by the Chathams\, Madison and GSWA results in hundreds of buyers from all over the tri-state area. Supplementary ads are unnecessary.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/yard-sale-april-2022/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220220T001734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T161659Z
UID:38117-1650481200-1650484800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Water Quality Report Card
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed due to an unforeseen conflict. Stay tuned for the new date\n  \nParticipate in-person or via Zoom webinar – it’s your choice! \n(Registration for the Zoom webinar closes  at 5 PM) \n  \nHow important to you is clean water to you? We drink it\, we bathe in it\, we swim and kayak in it… \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/2021-wq-report-card/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220205T001537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T210830Z
UID:37439-1649509200-1649518200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Nature Knowledge Pub Quiz - in-person
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE. \n  \nBack by popular demand\, live and in-person\, it’s the GSWA Nature Knowledge Pub Quiz! Team up with some friends and come join the fun as we test your knowledge on nature and the environment. Your friends busy that day? No worries – we’ll team you up with other enthusiastic players. Multiple choice questions will be themed for each round ranging from beginner to expert level. \nSample Question\nIf night active animals are known as nocturnal\, what are dawn and dusk active animals known as? \nAnswer\nCrepuscular \n  \nSocialize and refuel your game with free pizza and soft drinks at the mid-game break! The $12 entry fee covers your individual quiz participation\, pizza\, and soft drinks. Feel free to BYOBeverages! \nAges 10 and older are welcome. Teams must have at least one member 18+ years of age to compete. Maximum team size: 3-5 people / maximum number of teams: 10. \nWe will open the windows and doors for plenty of ventilation. This will event fill up fast and space is limited\, so register today and get ready to play for prizes and bragging rights!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/pub-quiz-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Quiz
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220218T175544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T193231Z
UID:38056-1648891800-1648902600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Training - Free and In-person
DESCRIPTION:This stream assessment training program is presented in partnership with the Summit Free Public Library. \nInterested in the health of your local stream? Concerned about clean water? Perhaps you’ve even considered becoming a stream monitoring volunteer. If any this makes you raise an eyebrow\, this free training session is for you! An indoor classroom session\, led by Sandra LaVigne\, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs\, teaches you how to conduct visual and biological stream assessments\, identify macroinvertebrates\, and recognize environmental factors that could impact stream health. An outdoor session lets you practice your new-found skills at a local stream site. By afternoon you’re fully trained in visual and biological stream assessment! \n  \nTools and supplies provided. It gets a little messy so wear your boots and bring clean shoes to change into afterward. Preferred volunteers are 15 or older. \nTO REGISTER\nScroll down below “details” 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assess-trng-spring-2022/
LOCATION:Summit Free Public Library\, 75 Maple Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220402T133334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T142304Z
UID:40143-1648818000-1650670200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:GSWA 2nd Annual Plants for Pollinators Online Sale
DESCRIPTION:2022 Ordering Will Be Open April 1st to 22nd \nThe Great Swamp Watershed Association Native Plant Sale provides a full selection of attractively priced native perennials and simple guidance for planting delightfully alive pollinator gardens that will thrive with minimal care. The Plants for Pollinators Online Sale is operated with the promotion and volunteers from Community Plant Sale Partners that include ten towns and seven community organizations. Our joint goal is to foster broad adoption of native plant gardens across our area to create necessary habitat for the pollinator insects and bird communities that are foundation elements of our local ecosystem – pooling our private yards to create what the popular lecturer and entomologist Doug Tallamy describes as a Homegrown National Park™. \n\nSelection – Peruse the native pollinator plant kits and individual species add-ons in the GSWA Native Plant Catalog.\nHow Do I Pick Up My Orders? Order are to be picked up locally at your town’s participating pick-up location. At time of checkout\, you can choose from one of the 14 locations to based on the location\, date and time that works best for you. CLICK HERE to preview Pickup Locations made available through our Plant Sale Partners.\nNeed Guidance? Take advantage of the Native Garden Planning Resources to assist in making your decision.\n\nEnjoy spring to fall blooms and amazing butterflies and other pollinators beginning this summer and for many years to come!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/gswa-2nd-annual-plants-for-pollinators-online-sale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220218T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T182154Z
UID:37664-1648814400-1648818000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Plant Sale - An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes April 1 @ 10 AM \nJoin 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. \nWe 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. \nIf 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. \nThe 2022 “Plants for Pollinators” Online Sale runs April 1 – April 22 \nClick HERE for a full list of  participating Community Partners
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/native-pollinators-webinar3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Morristown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220219T234506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T024641Z
UID:38121-1648296000-1648308600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Hike the Path of a Glacier
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a more challenging hike? Spend the afternoon with us for a unique experience where we will hike the path of a glacier and observe some unusual glacial erratics (stones and rocks that were transported by the glacier and then left behind after the glacier melted). Along with way we will stop to check out Tripod Rock\, a 180-ton boulder balanced on three smaller boulders. It’s truly a sight to behold. A little further on we will see Bear Rock\, one of NJs largest glacial erratics\, along other fascinating signs of the Wisconsin Glacier that retreated over 18\,000 years ago. \nThis is an intermediate hike with some rigorous conditions. Be sure to pack your binoculars\, water\, and snacks. \nLocation Coordinates:  40.94671186514669\, -74.38827526886288
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/hike-the-path-of-a-glacier/
LOCATION:Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area Visitors Center\, 1 Mars Ct.\, Boonton\, NJ\, 07005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220216T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T140612Z
UID:37643-1648234800-1648242000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION CLOSED: Vernal Pool Exploration Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event has reached max capacity.  \nTo be placed on a waitlist\, or if you have registered and are unable to attend\, please email NRago@GreatSwamp.org.  \n  \nWith temperatures rising\, the forest floor will be hopping with new life as frogs and other amphibians crowd into shallow puddles of water to breed and lay their eggs. These puddles\, called vernal pools\, provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about Mother Nature here in New Jersey. But we have to hurry! They disappear quickly. This annual Vernal Pool Exploration provides a fun\, outdoor learning experience for kids and adults alike. Discover the differences between a spring peeper\, a chorus frog\, and a wood frog. Find out how far an endangered spotted salamander will walk to find a mating pool. And\, learn how much everything we have come to appreciate about the springtime depends upon a few unassuming puddles of water on the forest floor. Warm clothing and waterproof footwear\, especially hiking boots\, are strongly recommended. GSWA members: Free\, non-members: $10 for adults\, $5 for children ages 6-17. Register at GreatSwamp.org or call 973-538-3500. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/vernal-pool-hike-2022/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220303T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T135201Z
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SUMMARY:Test the Tap - Residential Water Sampling
DESCRIPTION:  \nGSWA and The Summit Free Public Library are offering local residential well & public water testing at a discounted rate. \nWhy test the water inside your house? To take back the tap! The water you drink every day can have impacts on your family’s health. Colorless and tasteless particles can become a health risk without your knowledge. Testing your public or well water is an opportunity to expose any potential areas of concern with the health of your water at discounted prices. Working through Garden State Labs\, we can offer this testing at lab-cost. \n  \n  \n  \nBasic Well Water Package: $125 \nWe constructed this package specifically for Great Swamp watershed residents based on the geography of the land and past data. Testing includes Total Coliform + E. coli\, Nitrate\, Iron\, Manganese\, Lead\, and Arsenic. \nBasic Public Water Package: $65 \nIf your water isn’t from a well but is instead from a municipal source (you pay for your water)\, this package is for you. It includes pH\, Lead\, and Total Coliform + E. coli. \nAdditional Testing for Well and Public Water \nTest add-ons are available for additional fees (due when you drop off your sample on March 30)\nPlease be sure to select individual add-ons when placing your order to receive the correct test bottles: \n \n  \n*We highly recommend adding copper to your package\, especially if you live in an older home. Last year\, many samples tested over the maximum contaminant limit for copper. \n**Most of the land in this area was historically used for agricultural purposes. Agricultural chemicals can seep into the groundwater systems and infiltrate your well. If you are unsure of the past land use of your property or if this is a concern of yours\, we recommend you consider adding herbicides to your test. (This is for well testing only). \n***Volatile Organics enter the groundwater systems through the seepage of oil tanks. Test for this if you know there may have been a gas station or commercial property near your land at some point\, if you are located near a railroad track\, or if there’s the possibility of a leaking oil tank on your or your neighbor’s property. (This is for well testing only). \n  \nClick HERE for a full list of testing parameters and descriptions \nClick HERE to view the Water Testing Brochure with additional information \n  \n\nHere’s how it works \n\nToday – Register below: \n\nSelect one kit only (well or public) along with all additional tests. \nPay a $10 deposit.  \nPrint your confirmation email to show when you pick up your test kit (or show on your phone) – you must have proof of registration with you!\n\n\n\n\nMarch 14 – March 29 – Pick up your kit at one of the following locations:\n\nSummit Free Public Library – 75 Maple St.\, Summit\, NJ\n(Mon-Thu\, 9 AM – 9 PM | Fri-Sat\, 9 AM – 5 PM | Sun\, 1-5 PM)\nGreat Swamp Watershed Association HQ – 568 Tempe Wick Rd.\, Morristown\, NJ\n(Mon-Fri\, 10 AM – 4 PM)\nYou must bring proof of registration to receive your kit (printout or on your phone)\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 30 – Collect your water sample and drop it off\n\nYou will collect your sample from inside your home (instructions provided with test kit)\nDrop off your sample at the same location you picked up your kit (between 8-11 AM)\nYour balance due must be paid at this time ($10 deposit will be deducted)\nYou must be able to sample and drop-off on this date/timeframe to participate\n\n\n\n  \n-This program is open to everyone.\n-You must be able to collect and bring your sample to the designated locations on March 30.\n-GSWA does not profit from this testing and offers them at-cost. In exchange for discounted rates\, homeowners agree to let GSWA analyze the outcomes of their tests to create a database of results\, increasing the organization’s understanding of groundwater quality in our region. \n  \nThese tests cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of a real estate transaction
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/test-the-tap-2022/
LOCATION:Summit Free Public Library\, 75 Maple Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901
CATEGORIES:Water Testing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T191152Z
UID:37633-1647165600-1647172800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Hike @ the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Step outside for this relaxing\, family-friendly\, guided tour of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge’s Orange Trail. Enjoy a Spring preview in the great outdoors – the red-winged blackbirds and eastern phoebes are the first to get the memo that it’s time to return and start nesting\, while woodpeckers and spring peepers make their presence known more by sound than by sight. Some of our forest critters will also be scampering about. We will catch witch hazel in bloom\, skunk cabbage beginning to emerge\, and depending on our winter\, the pussy willow may be bursting its buds. Additionally\, non-native plants like crocuses and snowdrops will be starting to bloom. These are all indicators that Spring is on the way. This trail can get super wet/muddy\, so muck boots/wellies are recommended. The full hike will be under two miles. GSWA members: Free\, non-members: donation appreciated. \n  \nWe will meet at the end of Meyersville Rd\, Green Village (83 Meyersville Rd is the closest street address). \nClick HERE to view the map.  Coordinates: 40.726674\, -74.457729
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/signs-of-spring-hike-refuge/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Orange Trailhead\, approx 77 Meyersville Rd.\, Green Village (Harding Township)\, NJ\, 07935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220204T204458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T225857Z
UID:37277-1647064800-1652657400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:GSWA Source-to-Sea Virtual Challenge: 80-mile Run/Walk/Bike/Roll
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a virtual challenge? Here we go! Register to run/walk/bike/roll 80 miles\, the length of the Passaic River\, from anywhere in the world. You will have 65 days to complete this challenge at your own pace. To give you an idea of how it works\, doing an activity every day of the challenge equates to ~1.2 miles per day for 65 days – piece of crumb cake! (Which you will have earned with your daily activity.) \nRegistration takes place on a website called “RunSignup” where you can follow your progress on an interactive map. Every time you enter your mileage from your recent activity\, the system calculates your total mileage and updates your location so you can see “where you are” virtually on your journey along the Passaic River. Every 10-mile milestone you achieve\, you will learn interesting facts about your “current location” and the importance of this wonderful resource\, the Passaic River. \n  \n \n(RunSignup is a 3rd party website managing registration on behalf of GSWA.) \n  \nThis fundraising event is open to anyone using anything powered by you to complete the challenge! Remember\, this is not a race\, it’s a challenge to keep you active and help you accomplish an impressive goal. The $35 registration fee includes a fun\, commemorative t-shirt. Additionally\, all who complete the challenge within the 65-day time period will receive a complimentary ticket to GSWA’s 5th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival (a $30 value) taking place on Sunday\, May 22 @ Giralda Farms Preserve in Chatham Twp.\, NJ. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/virtual-challenge-2022/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220302T182109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T210320Z
UID:38753-1646852400-1646856000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: The Importance of Tap Water
DESCRIPTION:This Evening Briefing is offered in partnership with The Summit Free Public Library \nTurn 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. \nJoin 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. \nZoom link will be send prior to the event. \n  \n  \n \n(This link takes you to The Summit Free Public Library’s website for registration) \n  \n\nALSO… \n“Test the Tap” – Mark Your Calendar   \nGSWA and The Summit Free Public Library are partnering up to offer residential well and public water testing at a discounted rate: \nBasic Well Water Package: $125\nBasic Public Water Package: $65\n(Add-on testing is available for an additional fee) \nThis water testing program is open to everyone! \nClick HERE to register and pay a $10 deposit \nPick up your kit between March 14-28 at one of the following locations:\nSummit Free Public Library – 75 Maple Street\, Summit\, NJ\nGreat Swamp Watershed Association HQ – 568 Tempe Wick Rd.\, Morristown\, NJ \nCollect your water sample and drop it off Wednesday\, March 30* at the same location you picked up your kit\n (between 8-11 AM)\nYour balance due must be paid at this time ($10 deposit will be deducted)\n*You must be able to sample and drop-off on this date and time \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/importance-of-tap-water/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20211220T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T231739Z
UID:36251-1646244000-1646251200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:DIY Workshop: Reusable Wrap & Produce Bags
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you get your home a little eco-friendlier with 3 simple do-it-yourself projects. All you need to bring is the desire to break your reliance on plastic. We will provide everything else you need to make and take 3 reusable beeswax food storage covers and 3 reusable produce shopping bags.  Not handy with a sewing machine? Not a problem. Our instructors will there to help you every step of the way. We will even show you how easy it is to make an effective\, chemical-free household cleaner with 3 simple ingredients you likely already have at home.  \nNew Jersey’s plastic bag ban takes effect on May 4. Let’s get a jump on it now! This DIY workshop is a great opportunity to learn some new skills while doing something good for the planet. AND\, we will send you home with step-by-step instructions to make more and to share with your family and friends.  \nThese items are fun to make and they also make great gifts. So\, join us for this fun and easy workshop and let’s change some behaviors  together! \n This workshop is limited to the first 20 people to register – sign up today!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/diy-workshop-reusable-bags/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102507
CREATED:20220125T162238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T211106Z
UID:37167-1645556400-1645560000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Native Pollinators - What's the Buzz?
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes 2/22 @ 5 PM \nYour 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. \n\nMark Your Calendar: \n\nWebinar #3: Planting for Pollinators – The Store is Open! What’s on offer and why on Tuesday\, April 1\, 12-1 PM\nGSWA Native Plant Pollinator Sale: April 1-22 (order online)\n\nOur GSWA and partners Plants for Pollinators Sale will offer over 22\,000 native perennial and grass deep plugs that are attractively priced and available single species or in carefully curated kits for different typical garden conditions.  We’ve added tons of simple guidance to ensure planting success for a delightfully alive pollinator garden that will thrive with minimal care. Our own Hazel England\, will talk about why native plants\, how planting for pollinators benefits the watershed and biodiversity locally\, and dig deep on the details of which species the twenty eight species offered for sale attract\, and their characteristics and appearance. Contact plantsale@greatswamp.org to request ongoing Native Plant Sale email updates and reminders.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/native-pollinators-whats-the-buzz/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Morristown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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