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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Ramapo Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come out and practice your wildflower ID! Join naturalist Ginger Van Ryzin on a Saturday morning hike at Ramapo Mountain State Forest. On the hike\, we will pass multiple native plantings\, admire the beautiful clear water of Ramapo Lake\, and explore the Van Slyke “Castle” ruins. The hike will be 3 miles with some rough terrain and elevation change. Sturdy hiking books are recommended.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/wildflowers-of-ramapo-hike-2023/
LOCATION:Ramapo Mountain State Forest (Upper Lot)\, Hiking Trail Parking Lot\, Oakland\, NJ\, 07436\, 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:20230727T190000
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SUMMARY:Firefly and Moth Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the fascinating nighttime insects of the Conservation Management Area! While fireflies light up the night we hike out to our moth light station. There\, we’ll stop to observe the numbers and types of moths that live along the trails. Join us for this easy hike over our boardwalks to marvel at these nighttime critters while learning about what they need to thrive. Registration is required and space is limited so register today
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/firefly-and-moth-hike-2023/
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="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T090000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day – July 21st
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 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!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/cma-stewardship-day-july-21-2023/
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:20230715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T140000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Water Workshop Weekends - Family Fun Day at GSWA’s Conservation Management Area
DESCRIPTION:Due to extreme heat and changeable weather\, this event has been postponed.  \n  \nThe Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and Morris Museum are pleased to announce their new partnership; our inaugural set of events\, beginning with Water Workshop Weekends\, will take place on July 7\, 8\, and 15\, 2023. \nSaturday\, July 15 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM – Experience the wonders of nature at GSWA’s Conservation Management Area (CMA) nestled on Tiger Lily Lane in Harding. Immerse yourself in eco-friendly hikes\, where you’ll be provided with binoculars to enrich your connection with the surrounding environment. Delight in family-friendly activities inspired by the natural world\, fostering a deep appreciation for our planet. Engage with fascinating macroinvertebrates to gain a profound understanding of our ecosystem and its precious water quality. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the 16th year of the City of Water Day\, which builds awareness and reaches towards the goal of a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor. \nTickets: Members Free* | Non-members $12 | Children $8 (3-17) \nBUY YOUR TICKETS BELOW \nDon’t miss the Water Workshop Weekends kickoff event of the critically acclaimed and star-filled movie Dark Waters screening and panel discussion on Friday\, July 7 at the Morris Museum and a Family Fun Day featuring a Smithsonian documentary – “Age of Human: Water”\, along with fun water related activities at the Morris Museum on Saturday\, July 8.\n*NOTE: Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morris Museum members get free access for events on Saturday\, July 8 and Saturday\, July 15. RSVP is required for all Members.  \nExplore the 2023 City of Water Day Events in taking place across the five boroughs\, New Jersey\, and the lower Hudson Valley.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/water-workshop-family-fun-2023/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T144600Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day – July 14th
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 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!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteer-for-cma-july-14-2023/
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:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T143000
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SUMMARY:Water Workshop Weekends - Family Fun Day at the Morris Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and Morris Museum are pleased to announce our new partnership with an inaugural set of events beginning with Water Workshop Weekends taking place on July 7\, 8\, and 15\, 2023. \nSaturday\, July 8 11:00 AM-2:30 PM – The Morris Museum will host a family fun day with activities from GSWA and the Museum. Attend one of two special screenings of the Smithsonian movie\, Age of Humans: Water at 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM. This film reveals how humans have impacted the Earth’s water and details what we can do to change the path of our future. Throughout the event day enjoy a variety of thought-provoking activities from the GSWA and the Morris Museum including Spark!Lab’s “Help Clean Up the Ocean\,” the game\, “A Day in the Life of a Drop of Water\,” the “Water-Match Challenge\,” water coloring\, and more. \nTickets: Members Free* | Non-member Adults $12 | Non-member Children $8 (3-17) \nNON-MEMBERS: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE \n*NOTE: Access for Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morris Museum members is FREE for events held on Saturday\, July 8 and July 15. RSVP is required for ALL GSWA/Morris Museum members by completing the form HERE. \nDon’t miss the Water Workshop Weekends kickoff event of the critically acclaimed and star-filled movie Dark Waters screening and panel discussion on Friday\, July 7\, at the Morris Museum\, and a Family Fun Day at the Great Swamp Watershed Association’s Conservation Management Area filled with fun activities and a hike on Saturday\, July 15.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/water-workshop-weekends-family-fun-museum-2023/
LOCATION:Morris Museum\, 6 Normandy Heights Road\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="GSWA":MAILTO:info@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
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SUMMARY:Water Workshop Weekends - Dark Waters Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and the Morris Museum are pleased to announce our new partnership; an inaugural set of events beginning with Water Workshop Weekends takes place on July 7\, 8\, and 15\, 2023. \nFriday\, July 7 from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Morris Museum\, Morristown\, NJ \nWater Workshop Weekends kick off on Friday\, July 7 with the critically acclaimed and star-filled movie\, Dark Waters at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre\, followed by a panel discussion about PFAS chemicals in our waterways. The film tells the shocking and heroic true story of attorney\, Rob Bilott\, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo\, who risks his career and family to uncover a dark secret hidden by one of the world’s largest corporations. He seeks to bring justice to a community that has been dangerously exposed to toxic chemicals for decades. The post film panel will provoke lively discussion on the movie and this timely topic. The panel will include Sandra Lavigne\, GSWA Director of Water Quality Monitoring and Laura Norkute\, New Jersey American Water Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance. \nWatch the trailer below: \n \n  \nPRICING:  \nGreat Swamp Watershed Association and Morris Museum Members $12 – NOTE: GSWA members will need to enter a coupon code to receive the discounted price. Once you select the event and number of tickets\, click “add to cart” and enter the code noted in the email you received. If did not receive the code\, please contact Nancy Rago\, Membership Manager\, at nrago@greatswamp.org or call 972-528-3500\, x11. \nNon-members $15  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  (brings you to Morris Museum’s registration page) \nThe Water Workshop Weekends fun continues with Family Fun Days on the following two Saturdays. Enjoy family-friends events and offerings from GSWA and Morris Museum on Saturday\, July 8 at the Morris Museum and Saturday\, July 15 at GSWA’s Conservation Management Area (CMA) on Tiger Lily Lane\, Harding Twp.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/water-workshop-movie-2023/
LOCATION:Morris Museum\, 6 Normandy Heights Road\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs,Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="GSWA":MAILTO:info@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day – July 7th
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 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!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteer-for-cma-july-7-2023/
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:20230625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230413T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T221718Z
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SUMMARY:Great Swamp Great Music Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket purchasing ends June 25 @ 6 am\nAfter that\, all tickets must be purchaced at the gate at an increased price so…\nget your tickets now!\n\n  \n6th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival\nSunday\, June 25\, Brook Valley Farm\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\n12 – 6:30 PM (rain or shine)\, Gates open at 11 AM \n  \nIt’s back and better than ever! Gather up your friends and family\, pack your blankets\, chairs\, and sunblock\, and c’mon out for 6+ hours of live music at a beautiful new location – Brook Valley Farm in Chatham Twp. As always\, enjoy food trucks\, unique merch vendors\, adult beverages\, kids corner 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. \nScroll to the bottom of this page to purchase tickets 👇 \nLINEUP\nFestival bands (12 noon-6:30 pm)\nNot Enough Jeffs • Lenox Underground\nThe Refugee Dogs • HighRidge Runners • The Cold Hill Band • The Tones\n \n  \nFOOD VENDORS\nMarley’s Gotham Grill:  Home of 300+ chicken wing flavors\nThe Mexi-boys: Ethnic fusion Mexican Food with vegan options\nNorman Food Services: Hot dogs\, corn dogs\, burgers\, cheesesteaks\, fries\nNorman Food Services: Funnel cake\, fried zeppoles\, fried pickles\, pretzels\, lemonade\nScoops: The Chatham Creamery Ice Cream \nADULT BEVERAGES\nAvailable for purchase:  Beer • Wine • Hard Cider  (ID will be checked) \nMERCH VENDORS\n\nAnnies Wreaths\nArt by Alice\nGlass4good\nHome for Good Dogs\nHouse of Cork\nJRs Welding\nIt’s All About You\nPatches & Paws \nTICKETS\nTICKETS (PRE-PURCHASED):  SEE BELOW to purchase your ticket in advance. It saves you money and reduces lines! Adults-$30 / Students\, Senior Citizens\, and Military Veterans-$20 / Children under 13 are FREE. Please print your ticket receipt or have it available on your mobile device for a faster check-in experience. \nOnline ticket purchasing closes Saturday\, June 24 @ 5 PM\nAfter online ticketing closes\, all 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/Military-$25 • Children under 13 are still FREE. Credit cards\, cash\, and checks accepted. \nScroll to the Bottom of this Page to Purchase Your Tickets 👇 \n  \nFESTIVAL ENTRY & PARKING\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(s) in advance. \nPARKING:  Parking is free and plentiful. Handicapped parking is available at the front of the lot. If you have any additional special request\, email VThorpe@GreatSwamp.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS!\nPREMIER TENT & STAGE SPONSOR:\nKathleen & Charlie Apt\n \nBARRED OWL SPONSORS: \nAtlantic Health System • Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners\nS. Dillard and Adrienne T. Kirby Family Philanthropic Fund • Peapack Private Wealth Management \nBLUE SPOTTED SALAMANDER SPONSORS:\nAdrienne & Reed Auerbach • Citizen’s Bank • Community Foundation of New Jersey • Gwen & Tony DellaPelle • Delta Dental of New Jersey • Lynn & Ralph Jones • Agi & Matt Krauser • New Jersey American Water\nPipe Works Home Services • Valley Bank • Lisa & David Welsh \nEMERALD DARNER SPONSORS:\nA.M. Higley • PSEG • Debra & John Apruzzese • New York Life of New Jersey \nSUPPORTER & IN-KIND SPONSORS:\n Harding Twp. DPW • Interstate Waste Services • Kings of Chatham • ShopRite of Bernardsville\nShopRite of Chatham • Stop & Shop of Morris Plains \nSpecial thanks to the Platt family for providing the beautiful Brook Valley Farm for this event \n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Below 👇
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/great-swamp-great-music-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Brook Valley Farm\, 336 Loantaka Way\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T210000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Summer Solstice Celebration Hike @ Jockey Hollow
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nCelebrate the first evening of Summer\, also the longest day of the year\, with a hike through the woods of historic 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. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity with two highly experienced and knowledgeable GSWA naturalists\, Hazel England and Ginger VanRyzin along with Eric Olsen\, Park Ranger and local historian. Space is limited and it will fill up fast!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/summersolstice-hike-2023/
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:20230621T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230607T135744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T195614Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED- Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - June 21st
DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling issues with our staff\, we will have to cancel the June 21st CMA stewardship day.  \n If you are still interested in volunteering\, we have 2 other CMA Stewardship days on July 7th and July 14th  \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 Wednesday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 12:30PM to 3:30PM 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 Wednesday afternoon? See you there!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteer-for-cma-june-21-2023/
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:20230608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230309T173247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T133107Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nSunset Paddle: 7:00 – 8:30 pm \nEase 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. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots 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. 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 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-june-sunset-2023/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
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:20230608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230309T171515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T140432Z
UID:45616-1686243600-1686249000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Pre-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nPre-Sunset Paddle: 5:00 – 6:30 pm \nEase into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience beautiful golden hour 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. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots 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. 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 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-june-presunset-2023/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/06-08-Pre-sunset-Paddle_website.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230130T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T201248Z
UID:44325-1684866600-1684872000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Evening Paddle: Great Piece Meadows
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \nEvening Paddle: 6:30-8:00 PM \nEnjoy a peaceful evening paddle as we head up into Great Piece Meadows with a small group of people to explore a central portion of the Passaic River. The preserved area of Great Piece Meadows is known for its slow\, quite twists and turns. It’s home to wildlife such as great blue heron\, salamanders\, turtles\, mink\, muskrat and more. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots 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. Life vests will be provided. \nWe will meet up at the Fairfield parking lot.  \nIMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is 2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield. We will be paddling into Great Piece Meadows. Life vests will be provided. The GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-evening-may-2023/
LOCATION:Great Piece Meadows\, 2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield\, New Jersey\, 07004
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5_23-Evening-Paddle_website-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230128T011736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T183526Z
UID:44283-1684859400-1684864800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Late-day Paddle: Great Piece Meadows
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nLate-Day Paddle: 4:30-6:00 PM \nEnjoy a peaceful\, late-day paddle as we head up into Great Piece Meadows with a small group of people to explore a central portion of the Passaic River. The preserved area of Great Piece Meadows is known for its slow\, quite twists and turns. It’s home to wildlife such as great blue heron\, salamanders\, turtles\, mink\, muskrat and more. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots 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. Life vests will be provided. \nWe will meet up at the Fairfield parking lot.  \nIMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is 2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield. We will be paddling into Great Piece Meadows. Life vests will be provided. The GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/paddle-afternoon-may-2023/
LOCATION:Great Piece Meadows\, 2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield\, New Jersey\, 07004
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/523-late-aft-paddle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230306T213150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T135751Z
UID:45452-1683741600-1683748800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - "Members Only" Twilight Hike at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nThank you for being a GSWA Member! To show you our appreciation\, we want to take you on a special behind-the-scenes hike at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Come out and benefit from the wealth of natural history knowledge from your GSWA hike leaders. This time of year\, flowers are in bloom\, birds like red-bellied woodpeckers are nesting everywhere\, wood froglets can be seen in mass around the vernal ponds\, and we may even spot a red fox. We will be on the lookout for all this and more. \nNot a member? Not a problem.  You can join below and c’mon along! Once you establish your membership\, you will need to come back here and register for this event. \n  \nThis is your special “back stage pass” to take in all the beauty of the amazing lands that form part of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Management area. \nNOTE:  We will meet at the Bluebird Parking Lot
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/members-only-hike-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot\, Bluebird Parking Lot\, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Members-only-hike-at-Refuge-540-×-360-px.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230428T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T151905Z
UID:47135-1683363600-1683468000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:MAY 6 - 9am-2pm: Madison & The Chathams Town-wide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday looks like a great day for a community yard sale! With approximately 90 Chathams  & Madison residents participating\, you’re sure to find some great deals! Below are links to the digital map of yard sale host sites and a list of sale items by address. Check out both links ahead of time and plan your course of action to get outside and shop sustainably! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nClick to view DIGITAL MAP \nClick to view SALE ITEMS by ADDRESS \nPlease direct any questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at MEC@rosenet.org \n  \nFOR YARD SALE HOSTS – Frequently Asked Questions: \n\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 the yard sale be zero waste. 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 – clothing only\, please (marketstreet.org)\nIn addition\, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\n\n\n  \nYard Sale Registration Info \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, May 3 @ 11:30 PM to get your address and sale items on the map. \nCHECK BACK HERE ON May 4 FOR A DIGITAL MAP OF ALL YARD SALE PARTICIPANTS AND A LIST OF SALE ITEMS.\nThese documents will also be shared in local media and on town sites. \n  \nOne person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Now is the time to start checking your closets\, basement\, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale at the at this community event. Scroll to the bottom of this page and register to have your address and a list of your items for sale to appear on a digital\, printable map. The map will be linked to this page and publicized far and wide to potential shoppers.  You must be a resident of Chatham Township\, Chatham Borough or Madison to list your sale. \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nEveryone else\, mark your calendar for May 6 to get out and shop sustainably at this amazing three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on May 5 to download the map before you head out to shop. \nHappy sales to you! \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \n\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—and Pennsylvania. 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.\nDo I need to pay a permit fee ?  No. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams.\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 the yard sale be zero waste. 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 – clothing only\, please (marketstreet.org)\nIn addition\, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\n\n\nTo register below\, change the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process. 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/new-date-madison-the-chathams-town-wide-yard-sale/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yard-Sale_Raindate_Website.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230208T155656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T152137Z
UID:44439-1682758800-1682776800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Madison & The Chathams Town-wide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Despite wanting to hold this community event rain or shine\, the weather forecast for April 29 calls for continuous and heavy rain. Therefore\, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone it to Saturday\, May 6. We realize this may be a big inconvenience\, but feel it is necessary. We will email all registrants to confirm if you wish to be on the map for the new date. \nNote: You are welcome to hold a yard sale on your own on April 29 and you can also be on the map for next week if you choose to do both Saturdays. \nPlease direct any immediate concerns to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at MEC@rosenet.org \n  \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, April 26 @ 11:55 PM to get your address and sale items on the map.  \nCHECK BACK HERE ON April 28 FOR A DIGITAL MAP OF ALL YARD SALE PARTICIPANTS AND A LIST OF SALE ITEMS.\nThese documents will also be shared in local media and on town sites. \nOne person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Now is the time to start checking your closets\, basement\, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale at the at this community event. Scroll to the bottom of this page and register to have your address and a list of your items for sale to appear on a digital\, printable map. The map will be linked to this page and publicized far and wide to potential shoppers.  You must be a resident of Chatham Township\, Chatham Borough or Madison to list your sale. \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nEveryone else\, mark your calendar for April 29 to get out and shop sustainably at this amazing three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on Apr. 28 before you head out to download the map. \nHappy sales to you! \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \n\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—and Pennsylvania. 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.\nDo I need to pay a permit fee ?  No. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams.\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 the yard sale be zero waste. 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 – clothing only\, please (marketstreet.org)\nIn addition\, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\n\n\nTo register below\, change the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process.  \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/madison-chathams-yard-sale-apr-2023/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yard-Sale_Website.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230308T212837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T194545Z
UID:45572-1682251200-1682258400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Hike @ Rifle Park
DESCRIPTION:SEE BELOW FOR MEETUP LOCATION \n  \nJoin us on a journey through the trails of Rifle Camp Park and catch a glimpse of American history – this spot served as an excellent location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. For you birders\, this is the beginning of the spring warbler migration. Bring your camera and wear your hiking boots for this unique and historic hike. \nMeetup location: We will meet at the Carnie Bragg parking lot (the first lot to the left\, follow signs for camping/camp sites) in Rifle Camp Park\, 387 Rifle Camp Rd\, Woodland Park\, NJ 07424 https://goo.gl/maps/TFPCBhdDau2QW5ef8
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/spring-hike-garret-mtn-2023/
LOCATION:Rifle Camp Park\, 387 Rifle Camp Rd.\, Woodland Park\, NJ\, 07424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4-23-23-Hike_Rifle-Park_website.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230308T235635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T171557Z
UID:45585-1682082000-1682085600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: How's the Water? GSWA Water Quality Report Card Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This program has been postponed. It will be rescheduled as an in-person Breakfast Briefing. Please stay tuned…  \n  \nHow’s the water? That is the most common question we get from onlookers when we are out collecting water quality samples. Join Sandra LaVigne\, GSWA’s Director of Water Quality Programs\, for an in-depth recap on the health of our streams and water quality data results from 2022. Bring your questions for the Q&A session at the end. A Zoom link will be sent to you post-registration. \n“The earth\, the air\, the land\, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.”\n– Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/hows-the-water-gswa-water-quality-report-card-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Water-Quality-Report-Card-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230330T170342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T224605Z
UID:45943-1681930800-1681934400@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: The American Eel
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program closes @ 5 PM on April 19 \n  \nLet’s face it\, for many people\, eels may not be easy to like. They can make many people feel… uneasy. Is an eel a snake? Is it a fish? They don’t fit in any clear category. Some may think of eels as a tasty sushi roll. And yet to others\, eels are mysterious creatures with a very interesting life cycle. They are predators in freshwater streams helping to regulate the population of other animals. They are also a significant source of food for fish\, mammals\, turtles and birds. \nHumans have been fascinated with eels for centuries\, working to learn as much as they can about them. Yet we do not have all the answers. Nature has a way of keeping us guessing. One thing we do know is that eels are ecologically important and can be used as a bio-indicator for pollution to determine the health of their environment. \nJoin us for a FREE Zoom webinar as we delve into the fascinating world of eels and their unique life cycle\, brought to you in collaboration with the Long Hill Twp. Library. \nRegister for the zoom webinar HERE! Be sure to scroll down to “The American Eel: w/ Ginger Van Ryzin\, Great Swamp Watershed Assoc. 7pm (via Zoom)” and check “Yes\, I want to attend”. \nThe Zoom registration link will be emailed to you prior to the start of the webinar.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/evening-briefing-the-american-eel/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Morristown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/419-Eels.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230306T172315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T183613Z
UID:45434-1681561800-1681567200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Afternoon Paddle @ the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Paddle: 12:30-2 PM \nKick off your day with a peaceful spring paddle at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. By mid-April\, most tree are bursting with buds with their leaves ready to emerge. Birds like pine warblers and woodcocks are migrating back our way. Spring peepers and chorus frogs are calling. Come experience all this and more from a magical place – the middle of the Passaic River at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are only 7 spots available – 2 spots/registration max. 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 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is the Fisherman’s Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/afternoon-spring-paddle-2023/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spring-PM-Paddle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230306T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T183628Z
UID:45418-1681552800-1681558200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Morning Paddle @ the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Morning Paddle: 10-11:30 AM \nKick off your day with a peaceful spring paddle at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. By mid-April\, most tree are bursting with buds with their leaves ready to emerge. Birds like pine warblers and woodcocks are migrating back our way. Spring peepers and chorus frogs are calling. Come experience all this and more from a magical place – the middle of the Passaic River at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are only 7 spots available – 2 spots/registration max. 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 then 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. \n\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe put-in location is the Fisherman’s Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/morning-spring-paddle-am/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spring-AM-Paddle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230116T205412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T195706Z
UID:43825-1681408800-1681414200@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:NEW LOCATION - Evening Briefing: "Eat the Weeds" Backyard Foraging
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION\nKemmerer Library\, 19 Blue Mill Rd\, New Vernon\, NJ \n  \nInstead of weeding your yard\, forage! Come learn about the benefits of foraging for edible invasive (non-native) species like garlic mustard. Garlic mustard is one of the worst invaders of Northeast and Midwest American forests\, reducing the diversity of all species. April through end of May is garlic mustard season so you will be able to easily find it to make your own pesto. Come learn about these and other types of plants where we can reduce their presence simply by eating them outright or adding them to a salad! You will receive instruction on how to identify\, prepare\, and preserve these free greens so you can safely hunt for these delicious invasives while cleaning up your yard! Foraged and homemade treats will be provided. \nThis program is offered in partnership with GSWA and the Kemmerer Library of Harding Twp. We are able to offer this program to the public at no cost thanks to the generous underwriting from Kemmerer Library. \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/evening-briefing-eat-the-weeds-backyard-foraging/
LOCATION:Kemmerer Library\, 19 Blue Mill Road\, Harding Twp.\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatswamp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Garlic-mustard_Website.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230328T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T150929Z
UID:45924-1681326000-1681329600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:How's the Water? GSWA Quality Report Card – Free Zoom Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How’s the water? That is the most common question we get from onlookers when we are out collecting water quality samples. Join Sandra LaVigne\, GSWA’s Director of Water Quality Programs\, for an in-depth recap on the health of our streams and water quality data results from 2022. Bring your questions for the Q&A session at the end. A Zoom link will be sent to you post-registration. This program is brought to you in collaboration with Long Hill Twp. Library. \nRegister for the Zoom webinar HERE! Be sure to scroll down to “Passaic River Report Card: with Sandra LaVigne & the Great Swamp Association Wed. 4/12 @ 7pm (via Zoom)” and check “Yes\, I want to attend” \n  \n  \n“The earth\, the air\, the land\, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.”\n– Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/wq_report-card-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Morristown\, 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:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T200000
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SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: Gardening for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:If you build it\, they will come. Imagine you and your family relaxing in your yard\, watching the butterflies\, dragonflies\, hummingbirds\, and other beautiful pollinators and wildlife frolicking in your pollinator garden. This doesn’t have to be a distant dream – it’s an attainable reality! Join Hazel England\, GSWA Director of Education\, Outreach\, and Land Stewardship (and our resident pollinator expert) on Zoom for the low-down. Learn the appropriate native plants you will need to attract pollinators and why this type of garden benefits your yard\, your neighborhood\, and our shared watershed. \nThis program is brought to you in collaboration with Long Hill Twp. Library. \n  \nRegister for the zoom webinar HERE! Be sure to scroll down to “Native Plant & Pollinator Talk: with Hazel England & the Great Swamp Watershed Association Wed. 4/5 7pm (via Zoom)” and check “Yes\, I want to attend”
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/eb_gardening-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 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:20230403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230116T171838Z
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SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Plant Sale Overview
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes Monday\, April 3 @ 10 AM \n  \nJoin Hazel England\, GSWA Director of Education\, Outreach\, and Land Stewardship (our resident pollinator expert) for an overview of the native pollinator plants and plant kits available at our 3rd annual online Native Pollinator Plant Sale. Choose from a variety of 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\, many of the species are also sold in a variety of garden kits. Each kit is designed for specific garden sizes and conditions. \nLearn how different plants can help you build out your pollinator garden to attract the widest  variety of insects throughout the growing season along with suggestions for plant pairings you will want to attract specific pollinators. Discover why this type of garden benefits your yard\, your neighborhood\, and our shared watershed. We will also walk you through our online storefront\, simple ordering process\, and amazing online resources on the site. \nIf you’re considering starting or expanding your native pollinator garden\, you’re going to want to check this out! You will receive your Zoom link prior to the start of the webinar. \nWhile this program is free for all participants\, a suggested donation of $5-$10 is appreciated to help offset the cost of bringing you this great\, nationally recognized speaker.  :-) \n  \nMark Your Calendar: Apr 3\, 1:30 PM – Native Plants for Pollinators online sale opens Apr 3 @ 1:30 PM and runs through Apr 28 @ 5 PM (Plant purchase pickup date is Saturday\, May 6 at a location near you). Learn more about native pollinator plants\, gardening\, and GSWA’s online plant sale HERE. \nJan 17 webinar replay: Pollinator Plants for Pollinator Wildlife – Speaker: Desiree Narango\, Conservation Scientist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Click HERE and register to receive the playback link
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/plant-sale-overview-2023/
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:20230401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230328T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T145949Z
UID:45920-1680350400-1681599600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:The Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt Kickoff is a FREE adventure game that is open to kids and adults alike! It’s one of the most entertaining ways to discover- or rediscover- some of the great sites of natural\, cultural\, and historic importance tucked away in Long Hill Township. On your hunt\, you’ll learn about how water moves through our towns while scouting out trees\, environmental groups\, and waterways in the area!  You will have 2 weeks to complete this program. Grab your scavenger hunt booklet at the library any time during the two weeks of the event. Join GSWA staffers for this kickoff event to learn more about the hunt and enjoy some fun things to do to wet your appetite for this fun adventure brought to you in collaboration with Long Hill Twp. Library. \n  \nRegister for the zoom webinar HERE! Be sure to scroll down to “Scavenger Hunt Kick -off: Sat. 4/1 12-2pm with the Great Swamp Watershed Association” and check “Yes\, I want to attend”.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/scavenger-hunt-kickoff_23/
LOCATION:Long Hill Township Library\, 917 Valley Rd\, Gillette\, NJ\, 07933\, 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:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230116T170127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T003145Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Training - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Unless there’s obvious pollution in the river or stream\, to the untrained eye\, the water may look healthy. But is it? This free training session\, led by Sandra LaVigne\, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs\, will provide you with all the necessary skills to make your own determinations. An indoor classroom session 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 will be fully trained in visual and biological stream assessment. And if you are ready to take that next step\, consider becoming a stream monitoring volunteer! \nTools and supplies will be provided. It gets a little messy so wear your boots and bring clean shoes to change into afterward. Preferred volunteers are 15 or older. This free training session is held in conjunction with the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador Program.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assessmt-trng-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Long Hill Township Library\, 917 Valley Rd\, Gillette\, NJ\, 07933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T100146
CREATED:20230110T193238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T013616Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Vernal Pool Exploration Hike
DESCRIPTION:To be added to the waitlist\, email Melanie – mhertgen@greatswamp.org.\nIf you reserved a spot but cannot attend\, email Melanie so next person on the waitlist can be invited. \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.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/vernal-pool-exploration-hike-2/
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="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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