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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - “City of Water Day" Passaic River Cleanup & Paddles
DESCRIPTION:**Cancelled: Due to an aerial flood watch affecting our work area\, City of Water Day Clean-Up in Fairfield is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. GSWA looks forward to rescheduling the clean-up for early fall. Stay tuned to our website and e-news for updates.**\n“City of Water Day” is an initiative led by the Waterfront Alliance\, the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Program\, and the Hudson River Foundation\, aimed at fostering community engagement with water resources. This initiative spans the region\, encouraging communities to join in river cleanups and paddling events. GSWA\, alongside REI\, will participate by conducting a cleanup along the Passaic River. GSWA will organize a local stream cleanup along the Passaic River in Fairfield\, NJ\, and welcomes participants throughout the day to lend a hand. Additionally\, short kayaking excursions will be organized with cleanup participants so they experience the beauty of the river they are working to protect. Register today to be a part of this important event in support of clean water and land. \nDETAILS \nParticipants will engage in cleaning up trash including small items such as plastic bottles and carryout food containers as well as larger items like tires and coolers and everything in between. GSWA will provide gloves\, trash pickers\, and trash bags. Trash will be brought to a nearby location for pick-up by the local DPW the following week. \nThose who would like may also join us for a short paddle along the Passaic River in our kayaks. We will run paddles throughout the day. Paddles will last approximately 15 – 20 minutes. \nThe event runs 10am – 2pm on July 13\, 2024\nLocation: 2 Camp Lane\, Fairfield\, NJ\nClean-up is open to all ages / Kayaking is open to adults and children 12-and-up who are accompanied by an adult – life vests will be provided\nPlease be aware that the clean-up area is a wooded wetland forest floodplain. The terrain is uneven and can be muddy.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/city-of-water-day-2024/
LOCATION:Great Piece Meadows\, 2 Camp Ln\, Fairfield\, New Jersey\, 07004
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Day at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:The forecast shows this lingering heatwave is finally breaking. So\, let’s get back outside! The GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) desperately needs some tending to\, and Thursday’s weather will be partly cloudy with a high of 84 degrees. Ginger Van Ryzin\, GSWA Manager of Stewardship and GIS Specialist\, will be on-site 9AM – 2PM to dole out tasks and make sure you have everything you need to get the job done. If you give us some of your time and elbow grease\, Ginger will reward you with some well-earned snacks! \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\, share some laughs\, and enjoy some snacks. What better way to spend a Thursday in the summertime?
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/cma-stewardship-day-july-2024/
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="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T193000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Full Moon Hike at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this popular hike is sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please email ifilippini@greatswamp.org \n  \nJuly’s Full Moon is known as the “Buck Moon” named after the antlers of male deer\, which are at their full size in July before they shed them. Join us on this guided hike\, led by a GSWA naturalist\, to discover some gentle nighttime creatures. July is a 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 to all\, but of course\, donations are appreciated.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/buck-moon-2024/
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="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T163000
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SUMMARY:Mid Summer Paddle - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Please email iFilippini@GreatSwamp.org if you need to cancel\, or to be placed on a waitlist \nMid Summer Paddle: 4:30 – 6:00 pm \nCome out and enjoy the sights along the beautiful banks of the Passaic River as we paddle the headwaters region of the Great Swamp. This area is full of wildlife\, native vegetation\, and beautiful views.  \nThere are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent.  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. \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 GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. \n\nThe meet up location is the Somerset County Park Commission Fisherman’s Parking Lot.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/july-2024-paddle-1/
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="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Mid Summer Paddle - Evening
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please email iFilippini@GreatSwamp.org if you need to cancel\, or to be placed on a waitlist \nMid Summer Paddle: 6:30 – 8:00 pm \nCome out and enjoy the sights along the beautiful banks of the Passaic River as we paddle the headwaters region of the Great Swamp. This area is full of wildlife\, native vegetation\, and beautiful views.  \nThere are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent.  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. \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 GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. \n\nThe meet up location is the Somerset County Park Commission Fisherman’s Parking Lot.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/july-2024-paddle-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="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000
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UID:52963-1721984400-1721998800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Another Stewardship Day at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:The heatwave is over and the outdoors are ready for us to come back!  \nThe GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) desperately needs some tending to\, and the long-range weather looks pleasant for that day. Ginger Van Ryzin\, GSWA Manager of Stewardship and GIS Specialist\, will be on-site 9AM – 1PM to dole out tasks and make sure you have everything you need to get the job done. If you give us some of your time and elbow grease\, Ginger will reward you with some well-earned snacks! \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\, share some laughs\, and enjoy some snacks. It’s an invigorating and feel-good way to start your day!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship-at-cma-day-2/
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="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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