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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fall Colors Paddle (10 AM-12 Noon)
DESCRIPTION:With safety as our top priority and based on Saturday’s forecast\, we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s paddle.\nAttention participants\, an email will be sent with an alternate date and time to choose from.\nIf you have question\, feel free to email Nancy at nrago@GreatSwamp.org \nMorning Paddle (10 AM – 12 Noon) \nExperience the spectacular change of colors from the water! 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. \nThere 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. \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\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\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/fall-colors-paddle-10-am-12-noon/
LOCATION:2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield\, NJ 07004\, 40.8978651\,-74.2802894
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fall Colors Paddle (12:30-2:30 PM)
DESCRIPTION:With safety as our top priority and based on Saturday’s forecast\, we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s paddle.\nAttention participants\, an email will be sent with an alternate date and time to choose from.\nIf you have question\, feel free to email Nancy at nrago@GreatSwamp.org \nAfternoon Paddle (12:30-2:30 PM) \nExperience the spectacular change of colors from the water! 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. \nThere 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. \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\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\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/fall-colors-paddle-1230-230-pm/
LOCATION:2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield\, NJ 07004\, 40.8978651\,-74.2802894
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T090000
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SUMMARY:Community Stewardship at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for someplace to put all that elbow grease?  \nDon’t mind a little dirt under your nails? \nJoin us for a morning of stewarding the land at our 73-acre Conservation Management Area. It takes many hands to keep our CMA in good shape. Work includes clearing and mulching trails\, building boardwalks\, removing invasive plants and more. Come get in on the action and leave with a sense of accomplishment! \nWe will provide bug spray\, sun block\, gloves\, and all tools you will need. Be sure to wear long pants/long sleeves (good protection from mosquitos) & footwear than could get wet and muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle (we will have clean water for refills).
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/community-stewardship-at-the-cma/
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:NEW DATE! Town-Wide Yard Sale: Madison & The Chathams
DESCRIPTION:This event has already happened. To register for the Saturday\, April 29\, 2023 spring Yard Sale\, click HERE\n  \nTHIS EVENT TAKES PLACE SUN\, 10/16! \nRegistration is now closed. \nAll you shoppers: \nClick HERE to view the map of participants \nClick HERE for to view the list of sale items by location \n  \nDIGITAL YARD SALE MAP WILL BE SHARED HERE ON OCT 14th\, as well as on social media in Chatham and Madison and on popular garage sale sites. \nDeclutter your home before the snow begins falling. This yard sale is open to all residents of Madison and The Chathams. Register by Oct. 12 to have your address and a list of your sale items sale appear on a digital\, printable map. Both documents will be linked to our website – GreatSwamp.org – the day prior and will also be published in local media and on town sites. No additional permit needed. \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \nYou must be a resident of Madison\, Chatham Township\, or Chatham Borough to list your sale.  \nEveryone else… \nMark your calendar for October 15th to head out and shop sustainably at this amazing\, three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on Friday\, October 14th at 9am for a digital map of all yard sale participants and items for sale at each location. The map will also be published in local media and on town sites. \nTo register\nScroll to the very bottom  of this page below “Details.”\nChange the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process. \n  \nFrequently asked questions: \nIs there a rain date? No. The sale will be held rain or shine. \nWhy pay to be on the map?  We have found that our town-wide sales attract shoppers from across NJ\, NY\, and PA. 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 without registering. \nDo I need to pay a permit fee to my town?  No. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams. However\, the $10 registration fee gets your address and list of sale items on the map. \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 Claire.whitcomb@mac.com \nWhat should I do with my yard sale leftovers?  Our goal is to have zero waste for this yard sale. Please 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 (marketstreet.org)\nHabitat for Humanity’s ReStore (morrisrestore.org/donate) does some pickups; it accepts antiques\, furniture\, flooring\, brand new plumbing\, painting supplies\, doors and more.\n\nNOTE: Registering on this site is the only way to have your listing appear in the official map of sale sites for the October 16\, 2022 Chathams-Madison Town-Wide Yard Sale. The coordinated publicity undertaken by the Chathams\, Madison and GSWA results in hundreds of buyers from all over the tri-state area. Supplementary ads are unnecessary.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/town-wide-yard-sale-madison-the-chathams/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Gala & Silent Auction - Oct. 18\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Our Silent Auction is Live!\nBrowse\, Bid & Donate Here \n\n(Auction closes Tuesday\, October 18 @ 8:59 PM)\n\n\nTickets are still available to the\n\nGala Celebration & Silent Auction\nTuesday\, October 18\, 2022 \nBrooklake Country Club\n139 Brooklake Road\nFlorham Park\, NJ 07932 \nJoin us for an evening of good food and drink\, spirited mingling\, and browsing and bidding at our popular silent auction at our biggest fundraising event of the year! This year’s Gala keynote speaker\, Olivia Carpenter Glenn\, will provide a timely overview of the important topic\, Environmental Justice. As Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Equity in Region 2 of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, Ms. Glenn will shine a light on the inequity that exists in New Jersey and the entire country when it comes to clean water and a healthy environment. \n\n\nThe Gala falls on the precise 50th anniversary of The Clean Water Act\, the nation’s first comprehensive legislation protecting water quality by ending the culture of dumping raw sewage and untreated industrial waste into our waters. This dramatically improved the health of the waterways in the United States\, but there is more work to be done to protect communities around the country and in our region to demand equal justice and access to clean water for all. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 PM VIP Reception  |  6 PM Cocktails & Silent Auction  |  7:30 PM Dinner & Keynote Speaker \n\n\n\nJOIN US AT THE VIP RECEPTION – Purchase a VIP Premier Ticket to attend this a private reception. Enjoy cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres prior to the start of the Gala event. Scroll down to purchase tickets by October 4. \nCOCKTAILS\, SILENT AUCTION\, DINNER & SPEAKER – The annual Gala Dinner & 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\, our expansive and renowned silent auction\, and a keynote presentation by Olivia Carpenter Glenn. The Silent Auction goes live October 16 – be sure to come back at that time for the link to browse & bid on over 100 unique items. Scroll down to purchase tickets by October 4. \nBECOME A GALA UNDERWRITER – Gala Underwriter Opportunities are Available! Strong underwriter support will assure this annual fundraising event is a big success which helps us continue our important work of water quality monitoring\, education\, land stewardship\, and advocacy. Underwriters are listed on our website and linked to your website (see below) and receive additional benefits outlined here:  Download form. To fully participate as an underwriter\, the deadline is Tuesday\, September 27. \nPURCHASE GALA CELEBRATION WINE PACKAGES & ADVERTISING – Show your appreciation to friends\, customers\, or clients by choosing a Celebration Wine Advertising Package. Your advertisement will be prominently displayed throughout the event and you will also be listed on our website as a supporter of our mission. You may also opt to advertise without the additional wine package. Download form. The deadline for wine packages and advertising opportunities is Tuesday\, October 4. \nDONATE TO OUR POPULAR SILENT AUCTION – Our online silent auction has a great reputation! Your donation is an opportunity to promote your business to people near and far while demonstrating your commitment to clean water and a healthy environment. The auction goes live October 12 and is visited by hundreds of enthusiastic bidders!  Download form. The deadline to make a silent auction donation is Tuesday\, October 4. \n  \nCannot attend but wish to support GSWA and the environment?\nClick to: Donate In Lieu of Attending \nQuestions\nContact Val Thorpe at 973-538-3500 / VThorpe@greatswamp.org \n  \nThank you to our generous 2022 Gala Underwriters & Advertisers!\nWhen looking for a business to support\, please consider these champions of the environment. \n  \nGREAT BLUE HERON UNDERWRITER \nNew Jersey American Water \n  \nBALD EAGLE UNDERWRITERS \nAtlantic Health System \nDixon Energy \n  \nBLACK BEAR UNDERWRITERS \nAdrienne & Reed Auerbach \nAvelino Law \nBASF \nEagle Cliff Real Estate Partners \nAgi & Matt Krauser \nMcKirdy\, Riskin\, Olson & DellaPelle\, P.C. \nPSEG \nSchenck\, Price\, Smith & King\, LLP \nValley Bank \nLisa & David Welsh \n  \nADVERTISERS \nBleakley Financial Group\, EAB Insurance Group\, Jaeger Lumber & Supply\, Turpin-Gerry-Jo Cranmer\, \nThe Angeletti Group\, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey\, Lindabury\, McCormick\, Estabrook & Cooper\, P.C.\, Nisivoccia LLP\, The Tile Lady Design by Christine\, Toyota of Morristown \nAcademy Electrical Contractors\, Chatham Print & Design\,\nHerold Law\, P.A.\, Liberty Payroll and HR\, Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners\, Smarties Candy Co.\,\nTeamLogic IT\, Turpin Realtors-John Turpin\, VoiceNEXT
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/gala-2023-2/
LOCATION:Brooklake Country Club\, 139 Brooklake Road\, Florham Park\, NJ\, 07932
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to Birding Hike (Intermediate)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intermediate-level hike at the beautiful High Mountain Park Preserve. This 4-mile/700 ft. elevation hike features stunning\, panoramic summit views of New York City and northern New Jersey. If there has been rain\, we may be treated to a waterfall or two. As we turn our eyes to the skies\, we will watch for our feathered friends\, perhaps even some red shouldered hawks\, as the end-of-raptor migration approaches. The Preserve is also home to rare and threatened plants and wildlife including mountain mint and northern long-eared bats\, as well as common local species like flying squirrels\, wild turkeys\, chipmunks\, and white-tailed deer. This rigorous hike has some intermediate sections. Be sure to bring snacks and water. \nWe will meet at the Red Trailhead\, at the intersection of Navaho Trail Drive and Reservoir Drive\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/MoGc6vjAer6ScFD96
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/birding-raptor-migration-hike/
LOCATION:High Mountain Park Preserve – Red Trailhead\, Intersection of Navaho Trail Drive and Reservoir Drive\, Wayne\, New Jersey\, 07470
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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