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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Pre-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nPre-Sunset Paddle: 5:00 – 6:30 pm \nEase into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience beautiful golden hour from the water\, you may also be visited by some great blue heron\, turtles\, and other wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There 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. Life vests will be provided. \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\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \nThe 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/paddle-june-presunset-2023/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nSunset Paddle: 7:00 – 8:30 pm \nEase into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience the sunset from the water\, you may also be visited by some great blue heron\, turtles\, and other wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There 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. Life vests will be provided. \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\n\nAdult Attendee\nMinor Attendee\n\n\n\nThe meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. \nThe 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/paddle-june-sunset-2023/
LOCATION:Essex County Environmental Center\, 621 Eagle Rock Ave\, Roseland\, NJ\, 07068
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED- Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day - June 21st
DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling issues with our staff\, we will have to cancel the June 21st CMA stewardship day.  \n If you are still interested in volunteering\, we have 2 other CMA Stewardship days on July 7th and July 14th  \nReady 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 Wednesday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 12:30PM to 3:30PM 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 Wednesday afternoon? See you there!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/volunteer-for-cma-june-21-2023/
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="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Summer Solstice Celebration Hike @ Jockey Hollow
DESCRIPTION:If you cannot attend\, please email mhertgen@GreatSwamp.org\nto cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. \n  \nCelebrate the first evening of Summer\, also the longest day of the year\, with a hike through the woods of historic 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. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity with two highly experienced and knowledgeable GSWA naturalists\, Hazel England and Ginger VanRyzin along with Eric Olsen\, Park Ranger and local historian. Space is limited and it will fill up fast!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/summersolstice-hike-2023/
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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SUMMARY:Great Swamp Great Music Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket purchasing ends June 25 @ 6 am\nAfter that\, all tickets must be purchaced at the gate at an increased price so…\nget your tickets now!\n\n  \n6th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival\nSunday\, June 25\, Brook Valley Farm\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\n12 – 6:30 PM (rain or shine)\, Gates open at 11 AM \n  \nIt’s back and better than ever! Gather up your friends and family\, pack your blankets\, chairs\, and sunblock\, and c’mon out for 6+ hours of live music at a beautiful new location – Brook Valley Farm in Chatham Twp. As always\, enjoy food trucks\, unique merch vendors\, adult beverages\, kids corner and more. Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization protecting and improving the Great Swamp watershed & Passaic River region now and for future generations. \nScroll to the bottom of this page to purchase tickets 👇 \nLINEUP\nFestival bands (12 noon-6:30 pm)\nNot Enough Jeffs • Lenox Underground\nThe Refugee Dogs • HighRidge Runners • The Cold Hill Band • The Tones\n \n  \nFOOD VENDORS\nMarley’s Gotham Grill:  Home of 300+ chicken wing flavors\nThe Mexi-boys: Ethnic fusion Mexican Food with vegan options\nNorman Food Services: Hot dogs\, corn dogs\, burgers\, cheesesteaks\, fries\nNorman Food Services: Funnel cake\, fried zeppoles\, fried pickles\, pretzels\, lemonade\nScoops: The Chatham Creamery Ice Cream \nADULT BEVERAGES\nAvailable for purchase:  Beer • Wine • Hard Cider  (ID will be checked) \nMERCH VENDORS\n\nAnnies Wreaths\nArt by Alice\nGlass4good\nHome for Good Dogs\nHouse of Cork\nJRs Welding\nIt’s All About You\nPatches & Paws \nTICKETS\nTICKETS (PRE-PURCHASED):  SEE BELOW to purchase your ticket in advance. It saves you money and reduces lines! Adults-$30 / Students\, Senior Citizens\, and Military Veterans-$20 / Children under 13 are FREE. Please print your ticket receipt or have it available on your mobile device for a faster check-in experience. \nOnline ticket purchasing closes Saturday\, June 24 @ 5 PM\nAfter online ticketing closes\, all tickets must be purchased at the gate at an increased price \nTICKETS (PURCHASED AT THE GATE):  If you choose to purchase day-of at the gate\, pricing increases to: Adults-$35 • Students/Senior Citizens/Military-$25 • Children under 13 are still FREE. Credit cards\, cash\, and checks accepted. \nScroll to the Bottom of this Page to Purchase Your Tickets 👇 \n  \nFESTIVAL ENTRY & PARKING\nFESTIVAL ENTRY/REGISTRATION:  Check-in will be conducted at the venue’s entrance through your vehicle window. We strongly encourage you to buy your ticket(s) in advance. \nPARKING:  Parking is free and plentiful. Handicapped parking is available at the front of the lot. If you have any additional special request\, email VThorpe@GreatSwamp.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS!\nPREMIER TENT & STAGE SPONSOR:\nKathleen & Charlie Apt\n \nBARRED OWL SPONSORS: \nAtlantic Health System • Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners\nS. Dillard and Adrienne T. Kirby Family Philanthropic Fund • Peapack Private Wealth Management \nBLUE SPOTTED SALAMANDER SPONSORS:\nAdrienne & Reed Auerbach • Citizen’s Bank • Community Foundation of New Jersey • Gwen & Tony DellaPelle • Delta Dental of New Jersey • Lynn & Ralph Jones • Agi & Matt Krauser • New Jersey American Water\nPipe Works Home Services • Valley Bank • Lisa & David Welsh \nEMERALD DARNER SPONSORS:\nA.M. Higley • PSEG • Debra & John Apruzzese • New York Life of New Jersey \nSUPPORTER & IN-KIND SPONSORS:\n Harding Twp. DPW • Interstate Waste Services • Kings of Chatham • ShopRite of Bernardsville\nShopRite of Chatham • Stop & Shop of Morris Plains \nSpecial thanks to the Platt family for providing the beautiful Brook Valley Farm for this event \n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Below 👇
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/great-swamp-great-music-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Brook Valley Farm\, 336 Loantaka Way\, Chatham Twp.\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Val Thorpe":MAILTO:vthorpe@greatswamp.org
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