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SUMMARY:The Chathams & Madison Town-Wide Yard Sale Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Based on the current weather forecast\, the yard sale will take place as planned on Saturday\, May 3. Please use your discretion. \nRegistration is now CLOSED. You may still host a yard sale\, at no cost\, but your address will not appear on the map. \n  \nClick HERE to view the map.   \nClick HERE to view the list of sale items by address.  \n  \nYard Sale Registration Info: \nRegistration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. \n**You must be a resident of Chatham Township\, Chatham Borough\, or Madison to list your sale. \nOne person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Now is the time to start checking your closets\, basement\, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale at this community event. Scroll to the bottom of this page to register and have your address and a list of your items for sale to appear on a digital\, printable map. The map will be linked to this page and publicized in local media and on town sites to potential shoppers far and wide. \nFrequently Asked Questions: \n\n Who do I contact with questions? \n\nPlease direct all questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at MEC@rosenet.org\n\n\nWhy pay to be on the map?\n\nOver the last three years\, 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.\n\n\nDo I need to pay a permit fee?\n\nNo. The permit fee for this event has been waived for residents of Madison and The Chathams who register with GSWA to be put on the yard sale map.\n\n\n Should I put up a sign if I’m on the map? \n\nYes. Signs will attract additional customers who are just driving by and help customers with maps to find the right place!\n\n\n What should I do with my yard sale leftovers? \n\nOur goal is to have the yard sale be zero waste. 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 – clothing only\, please (marketstreet.org)\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register below\, change the quantity from 0 to 1 and click “ADD TO CART” to begin the process. \nHappy sales to you!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/spring-25-yard-sale/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="GSWA":MAILTO:info@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Volunteer Opportunity: Community Workday at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Saturday\, April 12 has been postponed due to rain\, the new date is Saturday\, May 17! \nReady to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students—are you looking for something meaningful to add to your resume? \nJoin us on Saturday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We will work from 9AM to 1PM\, then enjoy some well-earned snacks. We could really use your help tidying up our CMA with the following tasks: \n\nCarrying in lumber\nBuilding and elevating boardwalks\, which allows hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\nRemoving invasive plants\nSpreading woodchips on our trails.\n\nBe sure to wear long pants\, long sleeves\, and hiking boots or sturdy old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray\, sunscreen\, gloves\, snacks\, and all the tools you need. \nWhat better way to spend a Saturday morning? We’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/spring-25-workday/
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="Alex Sloane":MAILTO:ASloane@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing: Honey Bee Health & Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with purpose at our next Breakfast Briefing\, featuring Jim Muchmore—Honey Bee Ambassador\, beekeeper\, and steward of Muchy’s Bee Farm. As an active member of the Morris and Somerset County Beekeepers Association (mscbees.org)\, Jim is deeply committed to reversing the alarming decline of honey bee populations and\, in particular\, preventing the spread of harmful pathogens to our vital native bee species. \nHoney bees are under stress. From pests and pathogens to pesticides and\, increasingly poor nutrition\, multiple threats are weakening colonies and putting essential pollination services at risk. In this engaging presentation\, Jim will take us behind the scenes of modern beekeeping\, highlighting how dedicated beekeepers help sustain healthy hives—and how those efforts ripple across entire ecosystems. \nEnjoy a light breakfast prior to the start of the presentation.\nGet tickets below: GSWA Members: Free | Non-members: $10 (Adult)\, $5 (Child). \nAbout the Presenter: More than ten years ago\, Dr. James Muchmore turned a lifelong interest into action\, beginning his beekeeping journey with just two hives. Facing the challenges of overwintering bees\, he gradually grew his apiary and\, after several seasons of success\, now plans to manage ten hives. \nBefore focusing on bees\, Dr. Muchmore worked in cancer research\, specializing in drug resistance and clinical nutrition. Drawing on this scientific background\, he now collaborates with local and regional beekeeping communities to address one of the most pressing issues facing bees today: nutrition. \nBees rely on a diverse\, nutrient-rich diet of pollen and nectar to stay healthy. When floral resources are scarce\, colonies suffer. That’s why Jim champions GSWA’s Plant for Pollinators initiative. Thanks to our community of dedicated participants\, native plantings are on the rise throughout our region—supporting not only pollinator bees\, but also butterflies\, birds\, and the broader web of life that depends on native nectar sources. \n\n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/breakfast-briefing-honey-bee-health-nutrition/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ\, 568 Tempe Wick Rd\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Rago":MAILTO:nrago@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Beginner Paddle on the Passaic River
DESCRIPTION:Due to expected rain\, this event has been cancelled! Please check back at GreatSwamp.org/events for future paddles.  \nCelebrate spring with a paddle on the Passaic River designed for beginners! We will focus on how to paddle in a kayak and learn paddle strokes\, getting in and out of the boat\, how to maneuver. \nChildren 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are only 7 spots available – 2 spots/registration max. 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\, 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. \nAdult Attendee \nMinor Attendee \nThe GSWA kayaks\, used in our water quality and educational programming\, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. \nThe put-in location is the Livingston Canoe Launch\, and we will paddle from there. \n\nPlease email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events go off as planned. Should an event be cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected reasons\, GSWA will promptly notify all registrants via email and the event page will reflect the status. To accommodate people on the waitlist\, participants needing to cancel should do so ASAP. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded unless it is due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/newbie-paddle-25/
LOCATION:Canoe Launch\, Livingston\, 2\, 12 S Orange Ave\, Livingston\, New Jersey\, 07039
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra LaVigne":MAILTO:sandral@greatswamp.org
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