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SUMMARY:Evening Briefing: "Eat the Weeds" Backyard Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Tired of looking at the weeds in your yard? EAT THEM! \nChange your mindset about weeds and learn how some plants have edible uses. Join us at the GSWA Headquarters to learn about the common edible plants that can be found in nature and in your backyard\, so the next time you pull weeds you might consider throwing the greens in a healthy salad. \nForage Safely! We will cover how to identify\, prepare\, and preserve these free greens so you can safely hunt and focus your diet on plant-based eating. We will provide foraged and homemade treats to enjoy. \nIMPORTANT: Registration is limited but if the event becomes sold out\, email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever\, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel\, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist. \n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/evening-briefing-backyard-foraging/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed!
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about what stewarding our 73-acre property in Harding Twp. entails by getting involved hands on! We’ll be conducting a variety of tasks including chipping and mulching our trail network\, removing invasive plants\, and constructing new boardwalk. We rely on our volunteers to help us take care of this natural area that’s open to the public for passive recreation and serves as an educational opportunity for students. Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the swamp? Wear long pants and long sleeves\, and clothes than can get wet\, muddy\, and protect you from mosquitos!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteers-needed-jun-04/
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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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Explore Our Conservation Management Area (CMA) Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – please stay tuned for the new date! \n  \nWe have been working hard since the big restoration at our 73-acre forested wetland site\, the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA). \nWe’ve created boardwalk trails\, and expanded the natural wetland habitat for the all the local aquatic and terrestrial plants & animals. \nYou are invited to enjoy this late spring hike in the beautiful seasonal conditions. Come to see which wildlife are making good use of these newly improved conditions! Wear long pants and long sleeves\, and clothes that can get wet\, muddy\, plus protect yourself from mosquitoes. \nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so if the event becomes sold out\, email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever\, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel\, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/explore-our-conservation-management-area-cma/
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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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT...AGAIN: Full Moon Hike at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out again! Email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist for any last minute cancelations. \n  \nHike and see the June full moon…the “Strawberry Moon”. It’s really a sweet sign of summer! \nJoin Sarah Hunt\, GSWA Land Steward & Water Quality Associate\, on a hike to discover some of the gentle nighttime creatures. June is great time to enjoy a moonlit hike at the Refuge. The canopy and bright moonlight provide the perfect backdrop to hear and spot owls. Our full moon hikes are a real hoot\, so don’t miss out on this unique\, family-friendly opportunity! This hike is free\, but your support helps further the GSWA mission of education\, land stewardship\, and advocacy. Suggested donation: $10 for adults\, $5 for children. \nMeeting Place: GSNWR Bluebird Parking Lot on Pleasant Plains Road\, approx. 0.5 miles north of the refuge’s south gate\, and 1.6 miles south of the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center – New Vernon\, NJ 07976 \n\nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so if the event becomes sold out\, email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever\, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel\, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-refuge/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Bluebird Parking Lot\, Bluebird Parking Lot\, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - June 17th
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 mornings 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! \nCan’t make this day? Want to do more? Check your calendar for our ongoing CMA Stewardship Days taking place on Fridays from 9AM – 1PM throughout Summer 2022. Other volunteer days are on July 1st\, July 22nd. July 29th\, August 5th\, August 12th\, August 19th and August 26th.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/cma-stewardship-day-june-17-2022/
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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SUMMARY:Lunch 'n Learn: Water Quality Report Card
DESCRIPTION:Zoom registration closes at 11 AM on Friday\, June 17. This is the rescheduled Report Card from April. \nDID YOU KNOW: Human beings can survive almost three weeks without food\, but only a few days without water! \nTake your lunch break and Zoom In for an in-depth review of the water quality in the Great Swamp watershed and the Passaic River region. GSWA conducts stream monitoring  at 21 locations annually for a suite of chemical parameters. We are the only entity\, non-profit\, corporate\, or government\, monitoring the five main streams of the Great Swamp Watershed and Passaic River on a consistent basis. \nGSWA Water Quality Director\, Sandra LaVigne\, will highlight the results of the sampling and testing we performed on our local streams throughout 2021. Sandra will also provide an update on testing for PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) manmade chemicals also called “forever chemicals.” PFAS is a growing threat to waters. \nJoin us for this informative report on your local water and will include a Q&A session at the end. Registration is required and the Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the program.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/lunch-n-learn-water-quality-report-card/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 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:20220628T190000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Summer Solstice Celebration Hike
DESCRIPTION:Email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. \nAlthough the rescheduled hike is not on the solstice date\, you will learn all about the solstice and welcome in the summer season with poems and stories!\nJoin us for a hike through the historic and beautiful trails of 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. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity with highly experienced and knowledgeable GSWA naturalists\, Hazel England and Ginger Van Ryzin…along with National Park Ranger and local historian\, Eric Olsen. Space is limited and it will fill up fast! This hike is free to all GSWA members; a $10 donation is appreciated from non-member adults\, $5 for children. Registration is required. \nIMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so if the event becomes sold out\, email nrago@greatswamp.org  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever\, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel\, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/summer-solstice-celebration-hike/
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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