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SUMMARY:Discounted Private Water Testing Program: 4/12-5/8
DESCRIPTION:April 12 – May 7: pick up your water sampling kit at the Long Hill Township Library (a $10 deposit is required at that time.) May 8\, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. drop off your water sample at the same location. (Participants MUST be able to adhere to this drop-off date and time-frame.) \nWhat’s in your water? GSWA is here to help you find out with our popular private water testing program. In exchange for discounted rates\, homeowners agree to let GSWA analyze the outcomes of their tests and create a database of results\, increasing the organization’s understanding of groundwater quality in our region. \n  \n  \nPrivate Well Testing: The test measures several water quality parameters\, including total coliform + E. coli\, nitrates\, manganese\, iron\, arsenic\, copper and lead. The cost for the basic\, multi-parameter test is $125 (this test would normally cost over $300). Test add-ons\, including pesticides\, herbicides\, volatile organic compounds\, mercury\, hardness\, and sodium\, may be purchased for an additional charge. This test cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of a real estate transaction. \nPublic Water Testing: Residents on public water can opt to test as well. The cost is $45. This includes lead\, bacteria\, and pH (regular price is over $85). Test add-ons may be purchased for an additional charge. \nFor more information\, email Sandra LaVigne at slavigne@greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/water-testing/
LOCATION:Long Hill Township Library\, 917 Valley Rd\, Gillette\, NJ\, 07933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a stream monitoring volunteer or just learning more about stream health? This is the training for you! An indoor classroom session helps you learn how to conduct visual and biological stream assessments\, and recognize environmental factors that may impact stream health. An outdoor session helps you practice your new-found skills at a local stream site. Afterwards\, you will be a fully trained stream assessment volunteer and ready to conduct assessments! \nBring a pair of boots and clean shoes to change into. There will be a short walk to reach the stream. Tools and supplies are provided. Preferred volunteers are 15 or older. Includes indoor and outdoor sessions. Registration is required. Register online at GreatSwamp.org or call 973-538-3500.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assessment-training-4/
LOCATION:Summit Free Public Library\, 75 Maple Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: Economic & Social Vulnerability to Climate Change in Coastal NJ
DESCRIPTION:Award winning author\, Dr. Robin Leichenko\, examines the economic and social impacts of climate change in New Jersey. We will learn about how climate change is affecting economic assets\, activities\, and vulnerable communities and populations. Dr. Leichenko will also describe the on-going efforts at Rutgers University to help make the region more climate resilient. \nDr. Leichenko’s current research focuses on the economic and social dimensions of climate change impacts\, vulnerabilities\, and adaptation change in U.S. cities and regions. Leichenko is a review editor for Working Group II of the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). She is also serving on a U.S. National Academies panel on Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Social and Political Stresses. Her 2008 book\, entitled\, Environmental Change and Globalization: Double Exposures (Oxford University Press)\, received the Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Contribution in Geography from the Association of American Geographers. Leichenko earned a Ph.D. in Geography (1997) and an M.A. in Economics (1995) from Penn State University. She also holds an M.A. in Geography (1991) from the University of Colorado-Boulder\, and a B.S. in English (1989) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/evbr-economic-climate-change/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Rubin":MAILTO:srubin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T173000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:We’ve teamed up with two local companies to bring you some of their most scrumptious coffee and tea from around the world. Black River Roasters has everything from mild to fruity to robust\, and Adagio Teas offers airy\, savory\, and herbal flavors. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover your next favorite morning (or anytime) beverage. We’ll also spike a few\, just for fun! Appetizers will be provided to cleanse your palate\, and everyone can play along with our fun\, pub-style quiz with delightful prizes you won’t want to miss. \nDid we mention it’s free?*   \n  \nParking info: Attendees will park at Jockey Hollow Park – 586 Tempe Wick Road (just up the hill from GSWA HQ.) We will shuttle you to and from our building.  \n(Scroll down for a list of the coffees and teas we will sample\, and to register for this event) \n  \nBlack River Roasters is a local artisan coffee-roasting company whose organic coffee beans are roasted on-site\, with a goal of providing “the finest cup of coffee in the most environmentally friendly way.” \nAdagio Teas\, located along the Passaic River\, sources all of their products “direct from origin\, giving your selections the power to enhance the lives of the artisans who grow our teas and the communities in which they live.” \nCoffee Sampling List\n(Freshly roasted beans\, organic\, single origin)\n\n\nGuatemala (Huehuetenango region) – Chocolatey with lemon & tart acidity & sweet with a heavy mouthfeel\nMexico (Chiapas region) – Toffee\, peanut\, milk chocolate\, lemon & citric acidity\nColombia (Tolima region) – Caramel\, chocolate & cherry notes with a smooth mouthfeel\nSumatra (Mandheling region) – Robust with notes of baker’s chocolate\, cedar & cinnamon\nHonduras Micro Lot (Finca Cual Bicicleta region) – Notes of strawberry jam & watermelon with bright acidity\nPapua New Guinea (Timuza region) – Sweet & clean with notes of caramel\, chocolate\, apple & lemon flavors\n\n\nTea Sampling List\n(Loose-leaf\, organic\, single origin)\n\n\n\nMatcha – A fine powder made by grinding green tea leaves – the focal point of the Japanese Tea Ceremony (high level of caffeine)\nYuletide Toddy Tea – Herbal tea mixed with brandy (caffeine-free)\nCeylon Sonata – Classic black tea from Sri Lanka (high level of caffeine)\nSnowbud – White tea from the Fujian province of China (low-level of caffeine)\nApricot Green – Combines green tea leaves from China with the delicate flavor of apricots (moderate levels of caffeine)\nRooibos Almond – Combines savory almond flavor with the bright\, sweet taste of Rooibos herbal tea (caffeine-free)\nGSWA Chai** – A bright blend of lemon flavor with just a hint of warming chai (caffeine-free)\nGSWA Blend** – With a base of vanilla flavor and a hint of peppermint\, this black and rooibos blend will start your day off right (caffeine-free)\n\n**Created by our very own\, Sandra LaVigne\, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs \n\n*Here’s how it works… If you are not a GSWA member\, this event is free! If you are a member – bring along a non-member friend as a guest\, and it’s free for you too! Members attending alone\, we request you consider a $25 donation to help offset costs.  Registration required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/coffee-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friendraiser
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plants Identification Hike
DESCRIPTION:What makes a weed a weed? How can you tell your oriental bittersweet from your Japanese barberry and why should you care that you can? Invasive plants are spreading in our forests and open spaces\, and harm the environment as they reduce biodiversity and resources for native wildlife. New Jersey spends millions in labor and resources to remove invasives each year. Join us on a hike through the CMA as we learn to identify New Jersey’s top ten least wanted\, as well as the native species we hope to see! By the end of our hike\, you will be able to identify all of the bad guys- and hopefully understand why honeysuckle isn’t so sweet and how multiflora rose can be such a thorn in the side… literally!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/invasive-plants-id-hike/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association’s CMA\, 1 Tiger Lily Ln\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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