SOLD OUT: Moonlight Hike at the Refuge WOC
2020-01-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Wildlife Observation Center, https://goo.gl/maps/tLD3KapcRC21245c8, Harding Twp., NJ, 07976, United States
We’re sorry, this hike is full. But while you’re here check out our other upcoming hikes and programs!
What is it about a winter night hike that’s so peaceful? Maybe it’s the muffled sound of boots crunching on the snow. Perhaps it’s the curious owls asking “whoooooo’s” there? There are only right answers. This is your opportunity to visit the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge’s Wildlife Observation Center and find out for yourself. The full moon will illuminate the night’s sky revealing more of the habitat and critters of the Refuge. And if you haven’t experienced a night hike with GSWA’s Hazel England, it’s time to fix that! Dress for the weather and be sure to wear your waterproof boots.

Cross Estate Gardens & Historical Hike
2020-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Cross Estate Gardens, 61 Jockey Hollow Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States
SOLD OUT
If you need to cancel or have questions over the weekend please call your tour guide, Adam Palmer, on his cell @ 908-399-5610.
The gardens may be sleeping for the winter, but the diurnal (active during the daytime) wildlife will be very much awake as we check out the garden areas and buildings of the early-20th century Cross Estate Gardens. We will also venture through the site of George Washington and the Continental Army’s encampment in the winter of 1779-80 during the American Revolutionary War. Located within the Morristown National Historical Park, this area is steeped in American history, and it remains a beautifully unspoiled place to get away and reconnect with nature. If there’s snow we will look for fresh tracks to follow. Lots of winter birds like woodpeckers, juncos, and flickers will be flitting about so be sure to bring your binoculars. We will bring a few extras as backup. Dress for the weather and wear your well-tractioned, waterproof boots. This event is free to all GSWA members, a $10 donation is appreciated from non-member adults, $5 for children. Registration is required.

Workshop: Ditch the Plastic & Chemicals
2020-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Let’s change behaviors. If you’re wondering how to kick the plastic wrap habit in the kitchen, we’ve got solutions. And speaking of solutions, maybe you’re pondering what the harsh chemicals in your household cleansers are doing to your family and the environment? Let us help you get your home a little more eco-friendly with 3 do-it-yourself projects: a surface cleaner made from household ingredients, 3 reusable beeswax food storage covers, and 3 reusable produce shopping bags. Take it all home along with simple how-to instructions to make more, all for $30. They also make great gifts. This workshop is limited to the first 20 people to register so sign up today!

Evening Briefing: The Joy of Backyard Bird Feeding
2020-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Backyard bird feeding is easy, fun, and connects us with our environment in a very personal way. Did you know that with minimal effort you can attract over 30 different species of native birds to your backyard? Attracting birds is a great way to bring us closer to nature, providing hours of entertainment for you and your family. Join us as Pete Axelrod of Wild Birds Unlimited reviews the how-to’s, providing tips on using bird feeders, water and shelter to attract native birds. Also learn how to discourage the presence of nuisance animals. Come learn how to make your yard bird-friendly.

Dog Hike at the CMA
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Calling all pooches! Grab your family and a leash, and c’mon out to the CMA for a much-needed, mid-winter hike. We know you’re ready to get some fresh air and sniff new smells. This is your day! We only ask that you play nice with other dogs, remain on your leash for the full hike, and ask your humans to bring you some water and pet waste bags. There is a limit of 15 pups (but no limit on the number of humans) so shake a leg and register today! This event is free for GSWA members, non-members: suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Pre-Valentine's Day Martini & Cosmo Tasting
2020-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
You’ve made the right choice! GSWA is concocting love potions to put you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. From a classic cosmo to a dill pickle martini, sample eight different cosmo & martini drinks that are sure to amuse you. Enjoy a variety of treats that compliment these tasty cocktails. Play along with our pub-style quiz and you may earn a prize while learning a little more about clean water and the environment. Attend this “cosmotini” tasting on your own, with friends, or with your Valentine. Who knows, you may even discover a new favorite drink! And you will leave with recipes to make them all at home! This event is free to all non-members, as well as all GSWA members who bring a non-member friend. Come have a fun pre-Valentine’s Day evening on us – we’re a great match! Must be 21+ to consume alcohol – IDs will be checked. Registration is required.
Please note: Due to parking constraints at our location, attendees must park at the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center located 1/2 mile from our building: 600 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, NJ. A shuttle will take you to/from our building. We appreciate your cooperation.

Kids Winter Nature Detectives Hike
2020-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot, Bluebird Parking Lot, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ, United States
This event is SOLD OUT – please do not call with requests to be added to the guest list at this time. Federal refuge guidelines limit the number of people who access the “closed-off” portion of the refuge. We cannot accommodate anymore hikers. Please sign up for a future hike!
Are your kids ready for a fun and educational outdoor activity? Gather up your family and head outside for an adventure through the snowy forest. Together, we will set off in hot pursuit of the region’s most-wanted wintertime wildlife on this nature detective discovery hike at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how to identify animals from their tracks, scats and other leave-behind clues. Spy on secret hideouts used by birds, wintering insects, and other woodland creatures. Unmask the dining preferences of deer, raccoons, and even coyotes by putting the magnifying glass to some scat. All this detective work is easier than you think, plus its fun being outdoors in the winter! We will also talk about their winter-time activities and how the Refuge critters survive the coldest months of the year in anticipation of the spring thaw. Fun for all ages but especially for children ages 5 to 10. Be sure to dress for the weather. Waterproof boots are strongly encouraged. Bring a snack and water if you like. Registration is required.

Beer & Pizza Pub Quiz
2020-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Back by popular demand, it’s the GSWA Pub Quiz! Join us for hot pizza, cold beer, and lots of laughs. Play for prizes and bragging rights. Gather up to three of your knowledgeable friends and brush up on your water quality and enviro facts. Your friends being party poopers? No worries – we’ll team you up with other enthusiastic players. Ages 10 and older are welcome. Teams must have at least 1 member 18+ to compete; maximum team size: 4; maximum number of teams: 9. FREE beer* & pizza! $15 entry fee covers quiz participation.
Questions will range from beginner to expert level. For example: If night active animals are known as nocturnal, what are dawn and dusk active animals known as? Answer: Crepuscular
*Must be 21+ to drink alcoholic beverages. ID will be checked. Limit 2 drinks/person. This will event fill up fast and space is limited so, register today!

Nature Stroll at Hedden County Park
2020-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Hedden County Park, Use Hawthorne Ave Parking off of Reservoir Ave., Randolph, NJ, 07869, United States
Sunday Hike Series:
Looking for an invigorating late Winter activity? Join us for a scenic hike through Hedden Park, a beautiful piece of the Morris County Park Commission. Partially paved recreation trails traverse the Wallace Brook and cross Jackson Brook on this scenic hike. We will check out Indian Falls, a serene feature along the Green Trail, and take in the natural beauty of the park. This family-friendly hike is good for teens and older. Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather; layers, hat, and gloves highly recommended! Registration is required.
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Become a FrogWatcher
2020-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Like frogs? Hop on over to GSWA for a hands-on “citizen science” training session to become an official FrogWatch volunteer. Eric Jackson, Environmental Educator at Hartshorn Arboretum, will teach you how to distinguish between a spring peeper and a wood frog and how to identify many other local frogs and toads. Come out and learn about our amphibian friends and if you’re so inspired, Eric will train you how to properly log and report your sightings in a nationwide database. Your observations are important! The information you collect helps establish long-term and large-scale data on amphibian populations. It’s fun for the whole family, and this training session is free! Registration is required.

Sunday Series Hike - Rifle Camp Park at Garrett Mountain
2020-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424, United States
Join us on a journey through the “yellow trail” of the scenic and historic Rifle Camp Park which sits on the ridgeline of Garret Mountain in Passaic County. Situated 500 feet above sea level, this area offers several overlooks with panoramic views of northern New Jersey and New York City that you can’t see from anywhere else in Passaic County. You’ll also catch a glimpse of American history – this spot served as a perfect location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. Rifle Camp Park got its name from the fact that Major James Parr’s rifle corps camped in the area that eventually become the park. Bring your camera and wear your hiking boots.
Directions: In your GPS, search for Rifle Camp Park and follow those directions. We will meet at the second parking lot on Rifle Camp Rd. If you have problems with directions the day of, call Adam at 908-399-5610.

POSTPONED: Vernal Pool After-Dark Exploration Hike
2020-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
With temperatures rising, the forest floor will be hopping with new life as frogs and other amphibians crowd into shallow basins of water to breed and lay their eggs. These areas are better known as vernal pools. They are an important type of wetlands in need of protection in New Jersey. This annual nighttime 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. Learn how to tell the difference between salamander and frog eggs. And learn how all that we appreciate about springtime depends upon a few unassuming puddles of water on the forest floor.

Warm clothing and waterproof hiking boots are strongly recommended, and don’t forget your flashlight. Registration is required.

CANCELLED: "Green" Your Closet
2020-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert H Harp Dr.,, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Green isn’t your color? That’s okay – we’re talking eco-friendly green. Join Megan Meiklejohn, Transparency Manager at EILEEN FISHER, as she digs into the unseen impacts of our clothing; from the farm to the dyehouse to your closet. Additionally, Claire Whitcomb, Madison Environmental Commission Chair and a longtime writer at EILEEN FISHER, will share the basics of building a mindful wardrobe. Learn how to: identify which fibers are most sustainable, shop for simple, quality clothes, and make sustainable choices about washing. She will also discuss repairing and caring for your clothes, and locating resources for recycling textiles at the end of their life. Co-sponsored by GSWA and Livingston Public Library. This event is free and open to all. Registration is required.

POSTPONED: DIY: Build a Warbler Bird Box
2020-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening that’s for the birds! Come learn about the beautiful little yellow songbirds, Prothonotary Warblers, and their nesting habits – along with those of similar birds. The talk will be followed by constructing your very own Warbler nest box to take home and enjoy. This workshop is limited to the first 16 people to register. The cost is $40/bird box and covers the presentation, all materials and light snacks. Registration is required. This workshop is sponsored by Investors Bank of Madison, NJ.

Make-at-home Warbler Nest Box - Ongoing!
2020-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Frustrated that all the fun events are currently cancelled? We feel the same way! But we have a solution. We have turned our upcoming “Maker Workshop” for a prothonotory warbler nest building into a make at home event. Just in time for nesting season – register for this virtual program, collect the boxes from our office in a secure and safe way, then build the box at your leisure at home following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide. We will even be available for technical help should you require it.

All you need is a hammer, the kit that we will provide, and a little patience. If you are not sure if you have the right habitat for these amazing warblers, don’t worry, many other cavity nesting birds will utilize constructed boxes. Our follow-along guide contains important and interesting background information to help ensure nesting success.
This workshop is limited to the first 18 people to sign up, so don’t miss out and register today! You’ll receive your pick up instructions and link to the how to build materials. Sponsored by Investors Bank of Madison.

PICK UP TIME: 9 am – 11 am, Saturday April 11
HOW TO PICK UP: Please plan to arrive to the GSWA office between the hours of 9 am and 11 am on Saturday April 11. The boxes will be labelled with your name and laid out in our driveway. We kindly ask that if there is a person outside picking up a box before you arrive, that you please wait in your car until that person has picked up their box to minimize contact. We appreciate your patience and participation!
HOW TO ASSEMBLE: If you registered for this program, you will receive an e-mail with detailed photo instructions.
If, for whatever reason, you are unable to pick up your box, please e-mail Hazel England at hazele@greatswamp.org to make arrangements to pick up your box.

POSTPONED: Spring has Sprung Hike at the CMA
2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Nature is blooming all around and the critters of our Conservation Management Area are fully awake after a long winter’s nap. So, gather up your family and hop on over to check out all the activity at this pre-Easter hike. While the birds are busy making their nests, wood frog tadpoles can be seen swimming about, spring peepers and forest frogs will be calling from the cattail marsh pond, and the woodpeckers will resume drumming at the trees that are starting to bloom. Come reconnect with nature and our woodland friends at this relaxing morning hike.

POSTPONED: Breakfast Briefing: 2019 Water Quality Report Card
2020-04-14 08:00 - 09:30 | NJ
Location to be announced – please check back
Water – you drink it, you bathe your children it in, you sustain your gardens with it. So, don’t you want to know what’s in it? Don’t leave it to your imagination. At Great Swamp Watershed Association, we spend a lot of time in the water all year ’round examining what’s going on along your stretch of the Passaic River and beyond. And with all the water quality monitoring we’ve conducted, we have lots of interesting information to share. Come get the low-down from GSWA Director of Water Quality, Sandra LaVigne, as she takes you on a virtual tour of the Passaic River from Mendham through Florham Park to Livingston. She will also outline the plan to expand our sampling on the Passaic further downstream to Little Falls and will provide a readout on GSWA’s first full year of microplastics sampling. This is your opportunity get the facts and ask your questions. Registration is required.

POSTPONED: Whooo Wants to Build a Screech Owl Box?
2020-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Join us for a workshop that is sure to be a hoot! Enjoy an evening of information and a little elbow grease. We will kick-off the workshop by learning about the elusive, silent hunters of the night – owls, followed by the hands-on portion. GSWA will provide you with everything you need to build your own Screech Owl box to take home and hang in your yard. Eastern Screech Owls reside local year-round and adjust well to human presence. Hanging a Screech Owl box is a great way to attract these fascinating birds to your backyard allowing you and your family to experience their seasonal nesting and roosting habits and year-round activities. This workshop is limited to the first 16 people to sign up, so don’t miss out and register today! $40 covers the talk, all supplies and light snacks.

Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt
2020-04-24 00:00 - 2020-05-04 09:00 | NJ
Our official stay-at-home scavenger hunt has ended, but you can still play for the sake of getting outside and enjoying the benefits of nature. Click the links below to download the game cards. Happy hunting!

Don’t let the stay-at-home order get you down! We know everyone is hunkering down at home right now and we want to help you to get outside, have some fun, and explore and observe the natural world, even if that is only your own backyard and neighborhood! GSWA’s Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt is an easy family friendly activity to get you outside wherever you are!

How to Play:
Each Friday at 5 pm, a new scavenger hunt will be uploaded to this event page and be announced on our social media feeds. Look for the “GSWA Stay at Home Scavenger hunt icon ….”Download this scavenger hunt, and spend the next week exploring your backyard or neighborhood to complete the hunt. See how many of the list you can find. Be creative and have fun exploring!
Official Rules
Week 4 deadline: MONDAY, May 4 at 9am

Week 4 List ♣ Week 4 Bingo card
Previous Weeks
Week 3 List ♣ Week 3 Bingo card
Week 2 List ♣ Week 2 Bingo card
Week 1 List ♣ Week 1 Bingo card

Ways to Win: Complete at least 12 of the 24 items listed, and send us photos of at least 4 of your finds, in addition to a picture of you completing the hunt. Alternatively, you can complete two rows in any direction of our bingo square…
How to Submit: Snap a photo of your completed hunt and share it with us by filling out this form or email your complete submission to GSWAScavengerHunt@gmail.com,

Important: When submitting via email, please include your first name and last initial, town, state, and whether or not we can use your photo.

Deadline: Friday before 3pm.
Week 3 deadline: April 24 before 3 pm.
Who Wins? We will post pictures of the entries as they come in, and our staff will randomly draw one winner from all who enter by 3 pm the following Friday. Receive an additional chance to win if you complete all the items. We will post the winner for each week. This week’s winner will receive a $25 electronic gift card.

Be sure to stay safe and follow appropriate social distancing as you complete this outdoor, nature-themed hunt.

Spring "Quaran-green" Photo Challenge
2020-05-01 17:00 - 2020-06-06 09:00 | NJ
Looking for a great reason to step outdoors? How about a photo challenge with a chance to win a $25 e-gift card 2 times a week!
We are offering 2 challenges per week throughout May and the first week of June for a total of 9 – each focusing on a different theme that we will provide you. At the end of each challenge, GSWA staffers will vote on the top 3 photos. The first place photo wins the $25 e-gift card, and the other 2 receive bragging rights as honorable mentions. We will repeat this process until the end of May. As a finale, GSWA staffers will select one photo among all of the submissions as an overall contest winner. This earns the contestant the title of “Best in Show” and the final $25 e-gift card.

Challenge #3 winning photo by Keara G. of Collingswood, NJ / Theme: Biodiversity

You may submit up to 3 photos for each theme/challenge. Be sure to:
caption your photo
mention the theme
include your name and your town

Final Challenge #9: Starts Fri, May 29 @ 9 am / ends Fri, June 5 @ 9 am
Theme: “Nighttime”
“Best in Show” Grand Prize: Sat, June 6
We will look at all the amazing photos submitted throughout the contest and select an overall winner to be announced on our social media. Winner receives the final $25 e-gift card!

Screech Owl Box - DIY Kit
2020-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Kit Pickup*
Saturday, May 2, 9 – 11 AM
Location: GSWA Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ
Cost: $35/GSWA members, $40/non-members (Box retails for $60)
We’ve got a new make-at-home project for you that is sure to be a hoot!
This is your opportunity to build a Screech Owl box at home at your own pace. Hanging a Screech Owl box is a great way to encourage these fascinating birds to your backyard so you and your family can experience their seasonal nesting and roosting habits.
Eastern Screech Owls reside l ocally year-round, even in suburban areas and adjust well to human presence. Not sure if you have the right habitat for Screech Owls? Don’t worry, Kestrels and other large cavity nesters like flying squirrels are also attracted to constructed boxes.
All you will need is a hammer and screwdriver. We will provide everything else, including primed boxes ready to be painted or stained to match your nook. When you register for this virtual program, you will collect your kit from our office in a secure and safe way. At home, you can build the box following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide that also contains important and interesting natural history information to help ensure nesting success. We will even be available for technical help should you require it.
This project is limited to the first 15 people to register, so don’t miss out and register today! You’ll receive your pick up instructions and link to the how to build materials post-registration.
Many thanks to our talented volunteer, Fred Nealon, for creating these kits and providing you an opportunity to encourage this amazing wildlife to your back yard as part of our watershed friendly living series!

Free Stream Assessment Training (All Summer)
2020-06-01 13:00 - 2020-08-31 17:00 | NJ
GSWA made our Stream Assessment Training Class as a take-home guide.
This self-paced, four-part series will cover everything you need to know to become a fully trained visual-stream assessment volunteer and ready to conduct an assessment! Not ready to commit to becoming a volunteer? No problem, feel free to enjoy this training course for your own personal river knowledge.
Session 1: Explore the types of streams in our area, different characteristics of a stream and why they are important, and how to draw a basic sketch of your stream.
Click HERE for Session 1 Stream Assessment Training Guide
Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 1 and 2 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)

Session 2: Learn about Habitat parameters such as habitat cover, silt/sediment, and streamflow.
Click HERE for Session 2 Stream Assessment Training Guide
Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers page 3 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)

Session 3: Covers the remainder of the habitat parameters looking at riffles and the vegetation buffers along the stream side.
Click HERE for Session 3 Stream Assessment Training Guide
Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 4 and 5 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)

Session 4: (Coming this Fall) Will teach you how to measure current flow

(Ongoing throughout June) Make-at-home Warbler Nest Box Kit
2020-06-03 08:00 - 2020-07-01 17:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
It’s as easy as 1-2-3, and just in time for nesting season. Register for this virtual program, collect the boxes from our office in a secure and safe way, then build the box at your leisure at home following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide. We will even be available for technical help should you require it.
All you need is a hammer, the kit that we will provide, and a little patience. If you are not sure if you have the right habitat for these amazing warblers, don’t worry, many other cavity nesting birds will utilize constructed boxes. Our follow-along guide contains important and interesting background information to help ensure nesting success.
This workshop is limited to the first 5 people to sign up, so don’t miss out and register today! You’ll receive your pick up instructions and link to the how to build materials. Sponsored by Investors Bank of Madison. (Warbler box value: $60.)

SOLD OUT: DIY Screech Owl Box Kit
2020-06-03 08:00 - 2020-07-09 17:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
We’ve got a make-at-home project for you that is sure to be a hoot!
This is your opportunity to build a Screech Owl box at home at your own pace. Hanging a Screech Owl box is a great way to encourage these fascinating birds to your backyard so you and your family can experience their seasonal nesting and roosting habits.
Eastern Screech Owls reside l ocally year-round, even in suburban areas and adjust well to human presence. Not sure if you have the right habitat for Screech Owls? Don’t worry, Kestrels and other large cavity nesters like flying squirrels are also attracted to constructed boxes.
All you will need is a hammer and screwdriver. We will provide everything else, including primed boxes ready to be painted or stained to match your nook. When you register for this virtual program, you will collect your kit from our office in a secure and safe way. At home, you can build the box following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide that also contains important and interesting natural history information to help ensure nesting success. We will even be available for technical help should you require it.
This project is limited to the first 7 people to register, so don’t miss out and register today! You’ll receive your pick up instructions and link to the how to build materials post-registration.
Kit Pickup Location: GSWA Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ
Cost: $30/GSWA members, $40/non-members (Box retails for $60)
Many thanks to our talented volunteer, Fred Nealon, for creating these kits and providing you an opportunity to encourage this amazing wildlife to your backyard as part of our watershed friendly living series!

SOLD OUT: DIY Planter Box - Father's Day Project
2020-06-14 08:00 - 2020-06-20 17:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ, 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
We have sold out of this item. We still have a few warbler and owl boxes available for purchase if you’re looking for a DIY project.

This Father’s Day skip the tie and let’s give him something he will really appreciate! This planter box kit is an excellent stay-at-home project. It’s a great opportunity to spend some special time with the man of the hour or give him a project to enjoy on his own. And it’s a breeze to assemble. Made from poplar, a moderate weight hardwood, this planter has a mesh base and slats to allow drainage. It’s perfect for plants, veggies, or wildflowers. The finished size is 11×23 inches with a height of 14 inches.
Want one for your own? Treat yourself!
This DIY kit is limited to the first 11 people to sign up, so don’t miss out – register today! Pickup date is this Saturday, June 20. Once you register, you’ll receive pick-up and assembly instructions along with contact info in case you have questions.
This is the real deal. Whether you’re gifting this planter box kit or getting one for yourself, this is something to be enjoyed for years to come. Register today.

Guided Early Morning Hike - July 28
2020-07-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
C’mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you’re one of them. But there’s so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider.
As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we’ll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area’s ecology. We’ll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let’s face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls.
This is our pilot “COVID-19 response hike” and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone’s safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or a total of 8 people comprised of family or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration.
Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INs – ALL MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Programs are offered subject to current advisory status from the Governor’s office. Also, please “go before you go” as there are limited facilities at the site.
If you register and find yourself unable to attend, please email knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the wait-list. Space is extremely limited.

COVID-19 RELEASE – YOU MUST READ AND AGREE BEFORE YOU MAY REGISTER
Great Swamp Watershed Association Guided Hike Protocol
Expectations: For the safety of our staff and our other volunteers, individuals wishing to participate in our guided hikes MUST follow all protocols as outlined and agreed upon below. Failure to meet any of these guidelines will result in the individual being asked immediately to return home, and to no longer participate in our program. No exceptions.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited
What to Bring: A tight fitting, double layer face mask (preferably non-disposable), appropriate hiking clothing (jeans, long t-shirt, waterproof boots), water and snacks. Personal size purell if you have it.
Arrival Details: Please park on the outskirts of the cul-de-sac at the end of Tiger Lily Lane. Before exiting your vehicle please make sure you are wearing your mask and wait by your vehicle for the hike leader to give further instructions. When gathering, please maintain 6-foot distance from other hike participants not in your family or household group. Hike leader will check in with you/your group and then provide further direction on when to follow them into the trail system once all participants have arrived and checked in.
Duration of Hike Protocol: Hikes will run approximately 1:15-1:30 hours. Masks must remain ON, covering your nose and mouth entirely, for the duration of the hike, no exceptions. If you need to remove or adjust your mask, please make sure you have moved away to a safe distance from other participants before doing so, and have put your mask back on when you return to the group. Please maintain a distance of 6-feet from other hike participants not in your immediate group (If hiking as a family or couple, please try to stay close together to make sure there is enough room on the trails). We have created special areas along the trails with widened/expanded capacity to gather and talk about things we might see. When gathering in these areas please spread out as best as you can and ensure everyone has enough room to safely listen to the hike leader. We ask that if you have any questions that you utilize these times to ask them, and try not to move past other participants or crowd the hike leader while moving along the trails.
Bathroom Protocol: Please “Go before you Go” as we have limited facilities on-site that will only be open for absolute emergencies.

Guided Mid-Morning Hike – July 28
2020-07-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
C’mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you’re one of them. But there’s so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider.
As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we’ll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area’s ecology. We’ll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let’s face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls.
For everyone’s safety,we can only accommodate a max of 6 people comprised of unrelated individuals, or 8 people consisting of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We created special physical distancing areas around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration.
Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INs – ALL MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Programs are offered subject to current advisory status from the Governor’s office. Also, please “go before you go” as there are limited facilities at the site.
If this hike is sold out OR you must cancel, please email knecovska@GreatSwamp.org to be added to a wait list. Space is extremely limited.

COVID-19 RELEASE – Read and Agree to complete registration.
Great Swamp Watershed Association Guided Hike Protocol
Expectations: For the safety of our staff and our other volunteers, individuals wishing to participate in our guided hikes MUST follow all protocols as outlined and agreed upon below. Failure to meet any of these guidelines will result in the individual being asked immediately to return home, and to no longer participate in our program. No exceptions.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited
What to Bring: A tight fitting, double layer face mask (preferably non-disposable), appropriate hiking clothing (jeans, long t-shirt, waterproof boots), water and snacks. Personal size purell if you have it.
Arrival Details: Please park on the outskirts of the cul-de-sac at the end of Tiger Lily Lane. Before exiting your vehicle please make sure you are wearing your mask and wait by your vehicle for the hike leader to give further instructions. When gathering, please maintain 6-foot distance from other hike participants not in your family or household group. Hike leader will check in with you/your group and then provide further direction on when to follow them into the trail system once all participants have arrived and checked in.
Duration of Hike Protocol: Hikes will run approximately 1:15-1:30 hours. Masks must remain ON, covering your nose and mouth entirely, for the duration of the hike, no exceptions. If you need to remove or adjust your mask, please make sure you have moved away to a safe distance from other participants before doing so, and have put your mask back on when you return to the group. Please maintain a distance of 6-feet from other hike participants not in your immediate group (If hiking as a family or couple, please try to stay close together to make sure there is enough room on the trails). We have created special areas along the trails with widened/expanded capacity to gather and talk about things we might see. When gathering in these areas please spread out as best as you can and ensure everyone has enough room to safely listen to the hike leader. We ask that if you have any questions that you utilize these times to ask them, and try not to move past other participants or crowd the hike leader while moving along the trails.
Bathroom Protocol: Please “Go before you Go” as we have limited facilities on-site that will only be open for absolute emergencies.

Guided Early Evening Hike - July 30
2020-07-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
C’mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you’re one of them. But there’s so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider.
As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we’ll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area’s ecology. We’ll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let’s face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls.
This is our pilot “COVID-19 response hike” and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone’s safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or 8 people comprised of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration.
Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INs – ALL MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Programs are offered subject to current advisory status from the Governor’s office. Also, please “go before you go” as there are limited facilities at the site.
If the hike is sold out, or if you are unable to attend please email knecovska@GreatSwamp.org to be added to a waitlist. Space is extremely limited.
COVID-19 RELEASE – YOU MUST READ AND AGREE BEFORE YOU MAY REGISTER
Great Swamp Watershed Association Guided Hike Protocol
Expectations: For the safety of our staff and our other volunteers, individuals wishing to participate in our guided hikes MUST follow all protocols as outlined and agreed upon below. Failure to meet any of these guidelines will result in the individual being asked immediately to return home, and to no longer participate in our program. No exceptions.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited
What to Bring: A tight fitting, double layer face mask (preferably non-disposable), appropriate hiking clothing (jeans, long t-shirt, waterproof boots), water and snacks. Personal size purell if you have it.
Arrival Details: Please park on the outskirts of the cul-de-sac at the end of Tiger Lily Lane. Before exiting your vehicle please make sure you are wearing your mask and wait by your vehicle for the hike leader to give further instructions. When gathering, please maintain 6-foot distance from other hike participants not in your family or household group. Hike leader will check in with you/your group and then provide further direction on when to follow them into the trail system once all participants have arrived and checked in.
Duration of Hike Protocol: Hikes will run approximately 1:15-1:30 hours. Masks must remain ON, covering your nose and mouth entirely, for the duration of the hike, no exceptions. If you need to remove or adjust your mask, please make sure you have moved away to a safe distance from other participants before doing so, and have put your mask back on when you return to the group. Please maintain a distance of 6-feet from other hike participants not in your immediate group (If hiking as a family or couple, please try to stay close together to make sure there is enough room on the trails). We have created special areas along the trails with widened/expanded capacity to gather and talk about things we might see. When gathering in these areas please spread out as best as you can and ensure everyone has enough room to safely listen to the hike leader. We ask that if you have any questions that you utilize these times to ask them, and try not to move past other participants or crowd the hike leader while moving along the trails.
Bathroom Protocol: Please “Go before you Go” as we have limited facilities on-site that will only be open for absolute emergencies.

Guided Hike Late-Evening Hike - July 30
2020-07-30 18:45 - 20:00 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
C’mon out for an exclusive semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you’re one of them. But there’s so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider.
As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we’ll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area’s ecology. We’ll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let’s face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls.
This is our pilot “COVID-19 response hike” and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone’s safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or 8 people comprised of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration.
Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INs – ALL MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Programs are offered subject to current advisory status from the Governor’s office. Also, please “go before you go” as there are limited facilities at the site.
If the hike is sold out, or if you are unable to attend please email knecovska@GreatSwamp.org to be added to a waitlist. Space is extremely limited.
COVID-19 RELEASE – YOU MUST READ AND AGREE BEFORE YOU MAY REGISTER
Great Swamp Watershed Association Guided Hike Protocol
Expectations: For the safety of our staff and our other volunteers, individuals wishing to participate in our guided hikes MUST follow all protocols as outlined and agreed upon below. Failure to meet any of these guidelines will result in the individual being asked immediately to return home, and to no longer participate in our program. No exceptions.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited
What to Bring: A tight fitting, double layer face mask (preferably non-disposable), appropriate hiking clothing (jeans, long t-shirt, waterproof boots), water and snacks. Personal size purell if you have it.
Arrival Details: Please park on the outskirts of the cul-de-sac at the end of Tiger Lily Lane. Before exiting your vehicle please make sure you are wearing your mask and wait by your vehicle for the hike leader to give further instructions. When gathering, please maintain 6-foot distance from other hike participants not in your family or household group. Hike leader will check in with you/your group and then provide further direction on when to follow them into the trail system once all participants have arrived and checked in.
Duration of Hike Protocol: Hikes will run approximately 1:15-1:30 hours. Masks must remain ON, covering your nose and mouth entirely, for the duration of the hike, no exceptions. If you need to remove or adjust your mask, please make sure you have moved away to a safe distance from other participants before doing so, and have put your mask back on when you return to the group. Please maintain a distance of 6-feet from other hike participants not in your immediate group (If hiking as a family or couple, please try to stay close together to make sure there is enough room on the trails). We have created special areas along the trails with widened/expanded capacity to gather and talk about things we might see. When gathering in these areas please spread out as best as you can and ensure everyone has enough room to safely listen to the hike leader. We ask that if you have any questions that you utilize these times to ask them, and try not to move past other participants or crowd the hike leader while moving along the trails.
Bathroom Protocol: Please “Go before you Go” as we have limited facilities on-site that will only be open for absolute emergencies.

Guided Morning Hike - Aug 1 at 10 am
2020-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA, 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
C’mon out for an exclusive, members-only, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you’re one of them. But there’s so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider.
As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we’ll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area’s ecology. We’ll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let’s face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls.
For everyone’s safety,we can only accommodate a max of 6 people comprised of unrelated individuals, or 8 people consisting of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We created special physical distancing areas around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration.
Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INs – ALL MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Programs are offered subject to current advisory status from the Governor’s office. Also, please “go before you go” as there are limited facilities at the site.
If this hike is sold out OR you must cancel, please email knecovska@GreatSwamp.org to be added to a wait list. Space is extremely limited.

COVID-19 RELEASE – Read and Agree to complete registration.
Great Swamp Watershed Association Guided Hike Protocol
Expectations: For the safety of our staff and our other volunteers, individuals wishing to participate in our guided hikes MUST follow all protocols as outlined and agreed upon below. Failure to meet any of these guidelines will result in the individual being asked immediately to return home, and to no longer participate in our program. No exceptions.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing knecovska@GreatSwamp.org so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited
What to Bring: A tight fitting, double layer face mask (preferably non-disposable), appropriate hiking clothing (jeans, long t-shirt, waterproof boots), water and snacks. Personal size purell if you have it.
Arrival Details: Please park on the outskirts of the cul-de-sac at the end of Tiger Lily Lane. Before exiting your vehicle please make sure you are wearing your mask and wait by your vehicle for the hike leader to give further instructions. When gathering, please maintain 6-foot distance from other hike participants not in your family or household group. Hike leader will check in with you/your group and then provide further direction on when to follow them into the trail system once all participants have arrived and checked in.
Duration of Hike Protocol: Hikes will run approximately 1:15-1:30 hours. Masks must remain ON, covering your nose and mouth entirely, for the duration of the hike, no exceptions. If you need to remove or adjust your mask, please make sure you have moved away to a safe distance from other participants before doing so, and have put your mask back on when you return to the group. Please maintain a distance of 6-feet from other hike participants not in your immediate group (If hiking as a family or couple, please try to stay close together to make sure there is enough room on the trails). We have created special areas along the trails with widened/expanded capacity to gather and talk about things we might see. When gathering in these areas please spread out as best as you can and ensure everyone has enough room to safely listen to the hike leader. We ask that if you have any questions that you utilize these times to ask them, and try not to move past other participants or crowd the hike leader while moving along the trails.
Bathroom Protocol: Please “Go before you Go” as we have limited facilities on-site that will only be open for absolute emergencies.
