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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday August 1
DESCRIPTION:Ready 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 Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\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. \nSummer 2025 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 11 \nJuly 25 \nAugust 1 \nAugust 8 \nAugust 15 \nAugust 22
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship_friday_8125/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T183000
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SUMMARY:Nature Detectives: Night Magic Kids & Family Walk
DESCRIPTION:What happens in the forest after the sun goes down? What creatures come alive in the night? Using our nature detective skills\, we will investigate the forest for clues to what might go on after dark. We will begin the investigation in daylight\, hunting for tracks\, nests and anything else nocturnal animals may leave behind. The walk will end at dusk\, where we may even spot some nocturnal insects like fireflies and moths! \nRecommended for all\, but especially children 7 to 10 years old accompanied by an adult. \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Madison Environmental Commission and The Nature of Reading Bookshop in Madison\, NJ. \nRain Date: Saturday\, August 2nd \nThe Madison Environmental Commission and The Nature of Reading Bookshop will also be holding a dark and mysterious discussion based on the book Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion\, a New York Times bestselling nature writer\, on July 30. Click Here for more details. \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/night-magic-family-walk-25/
LOCATION:Conservation Forest at the Madison Recreation and Conservation Complex (MRC)\, 184 Ridgedale Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, 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:20250801T200000
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SUMMARY:Night Magic Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join GSWA’s Ginger Van Ryzin for a night out in the forest to bring the book\, Night Magic\, alive. In Night Magic\, best-selling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes\, step outside and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. During our hike\, we will discuss the habits of the creatures in Night Magic\, read passages from the book\, and look for signs of nocturnal wildlife. \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Madison Environmental Commission and The Nature of Reading Bookshop in Madison\, NJ. \nRain Date Saturday\, August 2nd \nThe Madison Environmental Commission and The Nature of Reading Bookshop will also be holding a dark and mysterious discussion based on the book Night Magic on July 30. Click here for more details. \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/night-magic-walk-25/
LOCATION:Conservation Forest at the Madison Recreation and Conservation Complex (MRC)\, 184 Ridgedale Avenue\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ginger Van Ryzin":MAILTO:gvanryzin@greatswamp.org
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CREATED:20250622T182538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T164542Z
UID:56892-1754643600-1754658000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday August 8
DESCRIPTION:Ready 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 Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\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. \nSummer 2025 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 11 \nJuly 25 \nAugust 1 \nAugust 8 \nAugust 15 \nAugust 22
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship_friday_8825/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000
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UID:57263-1755248400-1755262800@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday August 15
DESCRIPTION:Ready 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 Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\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. \nSummer 2025 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 11 \nJuly 25 \nAugust 1 \nAugust 8 \nAugust 15 \nAugust 22
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship_friday_81525/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
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CREATED:20250626T171728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T183704Z
UID:56971-1755338400-1755345600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Nature Detectives Hike
DESCRIPTION:What’s hiding on the forest floor? What’s going on in the trees? Let’s do some detective work and make some discoveries together! \nThe Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the perfect place to learn how to identify animals from their tracks\, scats (yes\, poop) and other clues. Spy on secret hideouts used by birds\, insects\, and other woodland creatures. Discover the dining preferences of deer\, raccoons\, and even coyotes by putting a magnifying glass to some scat. All this detective work is easier than you think. And let’s face it\, it’s fun being outdoors in the summer! \nRecommended for all\, but especially children 5 to 12 years old accompanied by an adult. We will meet at the head of the Orange Trail at the end of Meyersville Rd.\, Green Village. The lot is small\, so please consider carpooling and be mindful when parking. \nThis event is free for our GSWA members. For non-members\, a suggested $10 donation for adults and $5 for children 6-17 is appreciated.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/nature-detectives-hike-2025/
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="Alex Sloane":MAILTO:ASloane@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T203000
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UID:57443-1755543600-1755549000@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Dark Skies Event – Protect Our Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:Ever look up at night and wish you could truly see the Milky Way?\n\n\n\n\n\nLight pollution is stealing our stars — disrupting ecosystems and having adverse health effects on both wildlife and humans. \nJoin Morris Township and Madison Borough for a Dark Skies Event to discover how small changes in outdoor lighting can protect our environment\, save energy\, and restore the beauty of the night sky. \nThe evening will begin with a kickoff from Jeff Grayzel\, Deputy Mayor of Morris Township (and GSWA Advisory Council member)\, and Eric P. Range\, Madison Borough Council. They’ll be followed by a presentation from Steve Mariconda\, a DarkSky International Delegate\, who will share how communities everywhere are reclaiming their view of the stars. \nThis event is open to everyone\, but we especially encourage fellow local municipal council\, board\, and environmental commission members to explore how Dark Sky Ordinances can safeguard our health and bring back our view of the stars for generations to come. \nDark Skies Event is on:\nMonday\, Aug. 18\n7:00 PM\nMadison Community Arts Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s work together to keep the stars shining.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP here: Dark Skies Event Registration
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/dark-skies-event-2025/
LOCATION:Madison Community Arts Center\, 10 Kings Rd.\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Rago":MAILTO:nrago@greatswamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T020829
CREATED:20250724T173839Z
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UID:57276-1755853200-1755867600@www.greatswamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Stewardship Friday August 22
DESCRIPTION:Ready 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 Friday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding Township to help us steward the land. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: \n\nChipping and mulching our trail networks\nRemoving invasive plants\nBuilding new boardwalks which allow hikers to get through flooded areas\nClearing branches and limbs from recent storms\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. \nSummer 2025 Stewardship Friday schedule: \nJuly 11 \nJuly 25 \nAugust 1 \nAugust 8 \nAugust 15 \nAugust 22
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/stewardship_friday_82225/
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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