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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Nature Detectives Hike
DESCRIPTION:The warm weather combined with the snowmelt has made our trails messy\, therefore\, we’ve made the decision to cancel this hike. \n  \nWhat’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-2026/
LOCATION:Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Orange Trailhead\, approx 77 Meyersville Rd.\, Green Village (Harding Township)\, NJ\, 07935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Sloane":MAILTO:ASloane@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Plant for Pollinators Webinar #1: Soft Landings Add Life Under Trees
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the first of three “Plant for Pollinators 2026” webinars! In preparation of our April online plant sale\, Shannon Currey\, horticultural expert with Izel Native Plants\, will share the benefits of native plants and offer suggestions for which “soft landings” to use under our backyard trees.  \nNative trees provide a host of benefits in cultivated spaces from reducing backyard temperatures to creating critical habitat for native wildlife. However\, sun exposure and soil moisture vary greatly under tree canopies\, so figuring out exactly what to plant underneath trees can be challenging! Sadly\, the default is often lawn or mulch. When we leave these areas as lawn\, we miss a valuable opportunity to realize the full potential of these underplanting areas and enhance our native landscapes. \nThe concept of creating soft landings under trees uses diverse native plantings which support wildlife and add ecological function. Many insect pollinators begin their lives up in our native trees. Soft landings provide critical shelter and habitat underneath those trees which many species need to complete their life cycle. This planting approach also helps support the trees\, improve soil health\, and manage stormwater… and it’s much more appealing than mulch or turfgrass! \nJoin Shannon to learn how to move beyond the default using herbaceous\, native plants to add life\, function\, and beauty under your trees. \nBe on the lookout for info about our February and March webinars coming soon. Our Plant for Pollinators webinars are free to attend\, but please consider a donation to offset the cost of bringing these great\, nationally recognized speakers to share their insight. \nMark your calendar: GSWA’s online native plant sale kick-off webinar takes place  March 31 at 7pm\, where you will learn about the 43 native species available at our sale! The sale runs online April 1-21 with pickup at a wide variety of regional locations May 2-3. \nRegistration closes at 5 PM the day of each webinar.  \nA Zoom link will be emailed to early registrants 24 hours prior to the start of the webinar and again by 5:30 PM day-of. If you don’t see it\, check your spam folder. Please add ifilippini@greatswamp.org to your email contacts to avoid sending the link to your spam folder. The webinar is recorded and all registrants will receive the replay link within 2 business days of the end of the webinar. Thank you!
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/pfp2026-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs,Evening Briefing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazel England":MAILTO:hazele@greatswamp.org
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing: Bird-Friendly Yards in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Create a Haven for Birds This Winter \nWatching birds in your yard can transform long winter days into moments of calm\, connection\, and purpose. Join us as Bridget Daley shares simple\, thoughtful choices that make a meaningful difference for birds when food and shelter are hardest to find. \n\n\nDuring this program\, Bridget will offer practical steps anyone can take to help restore natural balance and protect birds in your yard and community. You’ll learn about the safest outdoor decorations\, how to create natural winter bird feeders using native plants\, smart adjustments to outdoor lighting\, and more. Enjoy Bridget’s presentation\, where she’ll explore why protecting wild birds matters and how to create spaces that are both beautiful and wildlife-safe. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required.\nGet tickets below: GSWA Members are Free | Non-members $10 (Adult) and $5 (Child)\nEco Pro Tip: Purchase a discounted annual GSWA Family Membership today to attend this program for free! \nAbout the Presenter: Bridget Daley has been an avid gardener for more than 20 years and proudly calls herself a native plant nerd. She is a certified Rutgers Environmental Steward and has served on the Madison Environmental Commission since 2019.\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: Due to recent snowfall\, this event will be held online via Zoom. Quick Update: We’ve adjusted the time to 8:15–9:30 AM (ET) to work better as a webinar. (Ticketing closes on 1/27 at 4:00 PM)\n\nNOTE: Registrants will receive via email the Zoom link by 5PM 1/27. (If you don’t see it\, check your spam folder. Email nrago@greatswamp.org with issues after 5PM)\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need to cancel? Email Nancy at nrago@greatswamp.org. Ticketing closes on 1/27 at 4:00 PM. \nCancellation Policy: Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) makes every effort to assure all programs and events take place 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 they are due to a health emergency. Unused registration fees may be converted into a tax-deductible donation.
URL:https://www.greatswamp.org/event/breakfast-briefing-january-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Morristown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Programs,Briefings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Rago":MAILTO:nrago@greatswamp.org
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