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SUMMARY:Great Swamp Gala & Silent Auction 2019 Honoring Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
DESCRIPTION:GSWA is thrilled to honor Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill at our 2019 Gala & Silent Auction\, held at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park. \nPurchase a “VIP Premier Ticket” to mingle with some of our most distinguished guests and enjoy cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres from 5:00 – 6:00 PM\, prior to the start of the Gala. Our annual Gala & Silent Auction is our biggest and most exciting fundraising event of the year! The evening will include a lively cocktail hour\, a delicious dinner banquet\, an expansive silent auction\, and remarks delivered by Congresswoman Sherrill. \n(Silent Auction: Click here to browse and bid)\n\n5:00 VIP Reception / 6:00 Cocktails & Silent Auction / 7:30 Dinner & Presentation\nJoin us at the VIP Reception\nPurchase a VIP Premier Ticket for the private reception with our most distinguished guests. Enjoy cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres from 5:00-6:00 p.m.\, prior to the start of the Gala event. \nPut their money where your mouth is!\nFour GSWA supporters have pledged to donate $75 to GSWA for every vegan meal served at the Gala. As an additional enticement\, the main course recipe has been specially designed by acclaimed plant-based chef\, Leslie Durso. Each vegan meal saves 550 gallons of water (versus the steak option) and benefits GSWA at the same time! For additional information click the leaf.Silent Auction \nPreview will open at the end of September. Date and link to be added here shortly. \n\nAdditional information about our 2019 Gala can be found HERE\nFor underwriting opportunities CLICK HERE\nTo learn about program advertising opportunities in our silent auction program which will be viewed by over 400 community leaders\,\nbusiness people\, local residents\, and political figures CLICK HERE\nIf you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation: You may do so here: DONATE\nQuestions? Contact Debbie Rice at 973-538-3500 / DRice@greatswamp.org.\n\nRSVP by Thursday\, September 12 for tickets\, program ads\, and underwriting\n  \nThank you to our 2019 Gala Underwriters\nGreat Blue Heron\nNew Jersey American Water \nBald Eagle\nAtlantic Health System \nNormandy Real Estate Partners \nPfizer \nBlack Bear\nAdrienne & Reed Auerbach \nBASF \nPSE&G \nSchenck Price Smith& King\, LLP \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/2019-gala/
LOCATION:Brooklake Country Club\, 139 Brooklake Road\, Florham Park\, NJ\, 07932
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Tour the Bayshore Recycling Center
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it leaves the end of your driveway? This is your chance to follow its journey with your own eyes\, observing how it’s sorted\, prepped and packaged to get it ready for the next phase. Gary Sondermeyer\, VP of Operations at Bayshore Recycling\, will explain it all with this behind-the-scenes tour. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to get a true understanding of the importance of recycling\, the convenience and drawbacks of single-stream recycling\, and how it’s all done. You’ll also leave with some first-hand do’s and don’ts. Must provide your own transportation. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/recycle-center-tour/
LOCATION:Bayshore Recycling Center\, 75 Crows Mill Rd.\, Keasbey\, NJ\, 08832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Rubin":MAILTO:srubin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Columbus Day Hike at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:School’s closed\, so what better way to celebrate Columbus Day than with a crisp\, Autumn hike at the Refuge? GSWA Education Associate\, Adam Palmer\, will serve as your tour guide through the Orange Trailhead. Come see the plants and critters of the refuge\, and learn how they are preparing for the approaching cold weather. This is an easy-breezy hike and a relaxing morning outdoors. Dress for the weather. Space is limited to the first 20 hikers to sign up so register today!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/columbus-day-refuge-hike/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Orange Trailhead\, approx 77 Meyersville Rd.\, Green Village (Harding Township)\, NJ\, 07935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Breakfast Briefing: Ed Potasnak - NJ League of Conservation Voters
DESCRIPTION:Due to ongoing and extensive construction taking place at our building this program has been postponed. \n  \nJoin us for a conversation with Ed Potasnak\, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters. This organization is a statewide political voice for the environment where they “elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices\, advocate for strong environmental policies\, and hold elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities\, the beauty of our state\, and the strength of our economy.” \nEd will review pending legislation on The Clean Stormwater and Flood Reduction Act (Senate Bill 1073) intended to help make our neighborhoods cleaner\, greener and safer; with the potential to help create good\, local jobs.  Come get the latest on this and other topics\, and feel free to bring your questions. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/ed-potasnak/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Rubin":MAILTO:srubin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Change of Colors Hike at Garret Mountain
DESCRIPTION:October is the perfect time to head outdoors and check out all the vibrant colors of autumn\, and Garret Mountain is the place to be. GSWA Education Associate\, Adam Palmer\, will take you on a journey through the trails of Garret Mountain and identify the many varieties of trees and plants as they begin to prepare for a long winter’s nap. Situated 500 feet above sea level\, Garret Mountain Reservation 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. Wear your hiking boots and dress for the weather. The hike will begin at the Green Trail and then you will follow the Yellow Trail. This is an intermediate hike with many ups and downs and steep trails\, so be prepared for a little challenge. Bring along water\, snacks\, sunblock\, binoculars\, and whatever else you will need to be comfortable for a two-hour exploration hike. \nDirections: \nThe following link shows you the location of the parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/kuyYmDrppgn3C5tr6 – You can also type these coordinates into your GPS exactly as they appear to get you to the general area:  40.900833\, -74.173361    [then follow below]: \nAs you drive up the portion of Valley Road located within the Reservation\, the entrance to the parking area will be on your left side. You will drive past the Lambert Castle Museum approx. 0.4 miles to the end of a loop parking area located behind the museum. \nClick here to view the map of Garret Mountain Reservation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/colors-hike-garret-mtn/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Training is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to monitor a stream or gaining a better understanding about stream health? This one-day\, two-part training session is for you! An indoor classroom session teaches you how to conduct visual and biological stream assessments and recognize environmental factors that may impact stream health. An outdoor session lets you practice your new-found skills at a local stream site. By afternoon you will be a fully trained visual stream assessment volunteer and ready to conduct an assessment. Tools and supplies will be provided. Be sure to wear shoes that are suitable for walking outside and getting dirty\, and bring a clean pair to change into. Preferred volunteers are 15 or older. Younger volunteers are welcome with parent participation. This training will be conducted in conjunction with the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador Program. Registration required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assess-trng-fall-2019/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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