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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Sunset Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Fall Colors Paddle: 4:00 – 5:30 pm \n  \nCome out and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage as the sun sets along the banks of the Passaic River as we paddle the headwaters region of the Great Swamp. This area is full of wildlife\, native vegetion and beautiful views. 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  \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 the Somerset County Park Commission Fisherman’s Parking Lot.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/fall-colors-paddle-2-2/
LOCATION:Somerset County Park Commission\, Fisherman’s Parking Lot\, Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Colors UV Hike - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:  \nImportant information: Location has changed to Harding Land Trust’s Primrose Farm. See below for location address. \n  \nExplore the hidden colors of fungus\, plants\, and insects as we explore the Conservation Management Area with new eyes. UV lights allow us to see colorful\, fluorescent organisms that the human eye cannot normally detect. GSWA will provide the UV lights for this short hike over our boardwalked vernal pools. Guests of all ages are encouraged to join!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/uv-hike-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Primrose Farm (Enter from Barrett Field)\, Barrett Field\, 1413-000460000-000020001-00000\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Hunt":MAILTO:sarahh@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T163018Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Proof Your Garden - Free Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please note: registration closes September 20 @ 5 PM \n  \nAs extreme weather events and warmer temperatures become more frequent\, it’s time to start thinking about ways you can fortify your outdoor space. At this Zoom webinar\, you will learn about ways to “climate proof” your garden including Xeriscaping water conservation strategies. Xeriscaping is the practice of designing landscapes to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. Xeriscaped landscapes need little or no water beyond what the natural climate provides. We will also discuss the best plant choices to help your garden weather the storms and droughts. Implementing these strategies can also allow more biodiversity\, where your plants will flourish and attract more pollinators like bees\, birds and butterflies! \nYou will receive the webinar Zoom link via email prior to the start of the program.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/climate-proof-your-garden/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T200000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Harvest Full Moon Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Paddle: 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nDelight in an evening paddle on the Passaic River to celebrate the beginning of Autumn as the sun sets. 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  \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/harvest-moon-sunset-paddle-sept-22-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T130000
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SUMMARY:Stream Assessment Training - Free
DESCRIPTION:With all that’s going on with our planet\, now is the right time to tune in to our environment a little more. Join us for this free training workshop and learn how to monitor a stream\, or simply gain a better understanding about stream health. The first half of the program will be held indoors at Morristown/ Morris Township Library. Then we will drive over to Loantaka Park to complete the course streamside along Loantaka Brook. You will need to your own transportation from the Library to the park. By the afternoon\, you will be fully trained and ready to conduct your own visual stream assessments! Registration is free but required so we can obtain a headcount. \nParking is available on the street or in one of the nearby parking garages. \n  \nJoin Us for the Other Water Quality Events at The Morristown & Morris Township Library! \nDeepen your understanding of water quality and its pivotal role in our community by attending the Stream Assessment Training\, along with two others events described below. All three are free events\, but registration is required for some. \n\nCome to a Local Screening of the “Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” Documentary on Monday\, September 25 at 7:00 pm. This award-winning one-hour documentary tells the story of the events\, people\, and politics behind the struggle to preserve this beautiful rural area between 1959 and 1968. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Registration not required but read more about it here.\nThe other event is the Water Quality in Loantaka Brook Presentation on Tuesday\, September 26\, 6 – 8 pm.  The Great Swamp Watershed Association has been monitoring the water quality of our local streams for over 40 years. In this presentation by Director of Water Quality\, Sandra LaVigne\, we will focus on the water quality in Loantaka Brook\, how it has changed over the years and what we can do in the future to help improve it. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stream-assessment-training-9-24-23/
LOCATION:Morristown & Morris Township Library\, 1 Miller Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000
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SUMMARY:Local Screening of the "Saving the Great Swamp" – Free
DESCRIPTION:Registration is NOT required!  \n  \nThe “Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” Documentary will be shown at the MMT Library \n6:30 PM: Doors open\, 7 PM: Film Begins\, 8 PM: Panel Discussion \n  \nIn 1959\, the Port Authority of New York announced plans to build a huge international jetport in the swamp. This “done deal” proposal\, would have filled in the swamp\, demolished 700 homes\, and changed the landscape forever. But a small group of concerned citizens opposed the threat and won.  The award-winning one-hour documentary “Saving the Great Swamp\,” tells the story of the events\, people and politics behind the struggle to preserve this beautiful rural area between 1959 and 1968. USA Today called the film “a truly astonishing and entertaining history lesson” and it has aired nationally on PBS. \nThe film will be shown at 7:00pm in the Meeting Room of the MMT Library and admission is free. Registration not required. \nJoin Us for the Other Water Quality Events at The Morristown & Morris Township Library! \nDeepen your understanding of water quality and its pivotal role in our community by attending the Local Screening of the “Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” Documentary\, along with two others events described below. All three are free events\, but registration is required for some. \n\nGSWA’s bi-annual Stream Assessment Training – Sunday\, September 24\, 1 – 4 pm. Join us for this free training workshop and learn how to monitor a stream or simply gain a better understanding of stream health. Registration is required.\nGSWA’s Water Quality in Loantaka Brook Presentation – Tuesday\, September 26\, 6 – 8 pm.  The Great Swamp Watershed Association has been monitoring the water quality of our local streams for over 40 years. In this presentation by Director of Water Quality\, Sandra LaVigne\, we will focus on the water quality in Loantaka Brook\, how it has changed over the years\, and what we can do in the future to help improve it. Registration is required.\n\n 
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/morristown-and-morris-township-library-saving-the-great-swamp-battle-to-defeat-the-jetport/
LOCATION:Morristown & Morris Township Library\, 1 Miller Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000
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CREATED:20230824T223402Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality in Loantaka Brook – Free
DESCRIPTION:Great Swamp Watershed Association has been monitoring the water quality of our local streams for over 40 years. In this presentation by Director of Water Quality\, Sandra LaVigne\, we will focus on the water quality in Loantaka Brook\, how it has changed over the years and what we can do in the future to help improve it. Registration is free but required so we can obtain a headcount. \nParking is available on the street or in one of the nearby parking garages. \nJoin Us for the Other Water Quality Events at The Morristown & Morris Township Library! \nDeepen your understanding of water quality and its pivotal role in our community by attending the Water Quality in Loantaka Brook Presentation\, along with two others events described below. All three are free events\, but registration is required for some. \n\nOur bi-annual Stream Assessment Training is on Sunday\, September 24\, 1 – 4 pm. Join us for this free training workshop and learn how to monitor a stream or simply gain a better understanding of stream health. Registration is required.\nCome to a Local Screening of the “Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” Documentary on Monday\, September 25 at 7:00 pm. This award-winning one-hour documentary tells the story of the events\, people\, and politics behind the struggle to preserve this beautiful rural area between 1959 and 1968. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Registration not required but read more about it here.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/water-quality-in-loantaka-brook-9-26-23/
LOCATION:Morristown & Morris Township Library\, 1 Miller Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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