Educational Programs — Summer 2008
Join friends and members of GSWA for one or more of these educational programs to learn more about what’s going on in and around the swamp! You must pre-register for these programs to learn meeting locations and other information. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a snack for the walks. Bring binoculars or wildlife guides if you have them. These programs are free for GSWA members. For non-members, the fee is $10 per adult, $5 for each child over five, and $30 per family. Events are free for children under five.
If you’re not already a member, join today to enjoy the many benefits of supporting Great Swamp Watershed Association, including FREE events!
To register for these events, go to our event registration page, which is on a secure server so you can safely use your credit card. Or call Hazel England at 973-538-3500 x20 (e-mail hazele@greatswamp.org) for more information.
Creatures of the Swamp — Pond Dip for Families
If you don’t know a pollywog from a hellgrammite, a crayfish from a pond strider, we have the solution! Come and find out who the creatures of the swamp are, and what lives in the ponds and streams of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, with a “pond dip” especially for families. We will use dip nets to catch creatures, examine them and let them go. This program is particularly suitable for families with children. Make sure they wear clothes and footwear that can get wet!
Sunday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. - noon. Meet at Friends of Great Swamp Gift Store, Pleasant Plains Road, Long Hill Township.
Secret Places of the Watershed — A Natural History Hike
The Great Swamp Watershed Association owns 50 acres in Harding Township that we maintain for its diversity as the Conservation Management Area. This forested wetland contains vernal pools, streams and woodland with wildflowers and wildlife aplenty. We will take an early evening stroll along the boardwalk trails, listening for birds and watching out for native plants in bloom. Cool and shady, we will escape the heat of summer in this important restoration area.
Tuesday, July 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., at the GSWA Conservation Management Area, Tiger Lily Lane, Harding Township.
Moonlight Nature Hike
While we don’t guarantee the moonlight, there will be plenty of nature to learn about on this night hike around the watershed. We may hear many watershed animal inhabitants including owls, frogs, night insects or other night noises, perhaps even coyotes calling! We’ll play some games to learn more about night senses, and revel in being out after dark without a flashlight!
Friday, July 18, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Cross Estate, Morristown National Historical Park.
Download the form and hike, bike, or drive around the
Great Swamp Watershed to find the plants and animals listed on the back.
When you've found them all, send in your form and get a sur-prize!