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SUMMARY:Spring "Quaran-green" Photo Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe 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.  \n  \n  \n \nChallenge #3 winning photo by Keara G. of Collingswood\, NJ / Theme: Biodiversity \n  \n  \n \n \n  \nYou may submit up to 3 photos for each theme/challenge. Be sure to: \ncaption your photo  \nmention the theme \ninclude your name and your town \n  \nFinal Challenge #9: Starts Fri\, May 29 @ 9 am / ends Fri\, June 5 @ 9 am\nTheme: “Nighttime”\n“Best in Show” Grand Prize: Sat\, June 6 \nWe 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!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/photo-challenge-may-2020/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Free Stream Assessment Training (All Summer)
DESCRIPTION:GSWA made our Stream Assessment Training Class as a take-home guide. \nThis 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. \nSession 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. \nClick HERE for Session 1 Stream Assessment Training Guide \nClick HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 1 and 2 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment) \n  \nSession 2: Learn about Habitat parameters such as habitat cover\, silt/sediment\, and streamflow. \nClick HERE for Session 2 Stream Assessment Training Guide \nClick HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers page 3 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment) \n  \nSession 3: Covers the remainder of the habitat parameters looking at riffles and the vegetation buffers along the stream side. \nClick HERE for Session 3 Stream Assessment Training Guide \nClick HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 4 and 5 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment) \n\nSession 4: (Coming this Fall) Will teach you how to measure current flow \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assess-trng-2020/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T080000
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SUMMARY:(Ongoing throughout June) Make-at-home Warbler Nest Box Kit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll 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. \nThis 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.)
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/diy-warbler-box-kit/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: DIY Screech Owl Box Kit
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got a make-at-home project for you that is sure to be a hoot! \nThis 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. \nEastern 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. \nAll 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. \nThis 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. \nKit Pickup Location: GSWA Headquarters\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd.\, Morristown\, NJ \nCost: $30/GSWA members\, $40/non-members (Box retails for $60) \nMany 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!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/diy-screech-owl-kit/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200614T080000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: DIY Planter Box - Father's Day Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis 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. \nWant one for your own? Treat yourself! \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/diy-planter-box/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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