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SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Summertime Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Cup 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. \nGSWA invites you to join us for a special 45th Anniversary Summer Tea Party Fundraiser 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\, protecting our local environment isn’t the only thing our team excels at! Several of our GSWA staff members happen to be excellent bakers and cooks\, and they are stepping out of the field and into the kitchen to serve you a classic High Tea in style. Come ready to enjoy a completely homemade menu: \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\nFestive Fun & Friendly Competition\nThis afternoon is all about celebrating our community. Wear your most creative\, elegant\, or whimsical headwear for our Fancy Hat Contest and you could win a prize. Buff up 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\, hand-thrown GSWA ceramic tea cup\, 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. \nCome raise a cup to 45 years of local impact\, and help us fund the next 45 years and beyond! Space is limited to 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
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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
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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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SUMMARY:Session 1: End of Summer Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Ease into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience the sunset from the water\, you may also be visited by some great blue heron\, turtles\, and other wildlife that uses 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:20260828T173000
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SUMMARY:Session 2: End of Summer Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Ease into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience the sunset from the water\, you may also be visited by some great blue heron\, turtles\, and other wildlife that uses 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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