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Summertime Hike

Apshawa Preserve 15 Northwood Drive, West Milford, NJ, United States

Explore one of the many New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves found throughout New Jersey. On our hike, we hike to Butler Reservoir, walk along Apshawa Brook, and look for summer wildlife. This will be a moderate to difficult hike, roughly 3.5 miles with 600 ft of elevation change. Make sure you wear appropriate clothes and shoes and bring plenty of water! Meetup will be at the Apshawa Preserve parking lot on Northwood Drive. **Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event.

$15.00 – $20.00

Friday the 13th Paddle

Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

Come test your luck with a fun Friday the 13th paddle on the Passaic River. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. 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. IMPORTANT – 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. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. The GSWA kayaks, used in our water quality and educational programming, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. **Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event.

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00

Members Only: Fall Flora and Fauna Hike

Glenhurst Preserve 185 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ, United States

Thank you for being a GSWA member! Join us for a meander through two miles of Passaic floodplain meadows and forests while exploring the beautiful fall fauna and flora. We will pass small ponds and walk along both Cory's Brook and the Passaic River. Trails may be muddy so bring shoes you don't mind getting dirty. The hike will be roughly 2 miles with relatively flat elevation. This is a free hike available to GSWA members only! Not a member? Not a problem. You can join below and come along! Once you establish your membership, you will need to come back here and register for this event.

Get Tickets Free

The Chathams & Madison Town-Wide Yard Sale Fall 2024

Mark your calendar for October 19 to get out and shop sustainably at this amazing three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here on October 17 for a digital map of all yard sale participants and a list of sale items before you head out to shop. Yard Sale Registration Info: Registration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 11:30 PM **You must be a resident of Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, or Madison to list your sale. One 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. Frequently Asked Questions:  Who do I contact with questions?  Please direct all questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at [email protected] Why pay to be […]

Get Tickets $10.00

Gala & Silent Auction – A Green Gathering

Brooklake Country Club 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ

Indulge in an unforgettable evening complete with fine dining, great banter, and spirited bidding at our premier annual fundraising event. This year, we honor the environment with our theme, A Green Gathering. Dive into lively discussions that will include native gardening, vegan cuisine, conservation, environmental education, and more while enjoying a gourmet dinner. Each table will host an environmental-focused expert eager to share their passion and converse with their fellow diners. With ~30 experts in attendance, this is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference.   Brooklake Country Club | 139 Brooklake Road | Florham Park, New Jersey 5:30-6:30 PM VIP Cocktail Reception 6:00-7:30 PM General Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction 7:30-9:30 PM Dinner and Table Talks   Table Discussion Leaders - One at Each Table! (to date - stay tuned...) Pat Brentano Bramnick, Award-winning environmental artist; Anthony M. Bucco, NJ State Senator; Karen Detrolio, Science teacher, Madison HS; Jonathan Drews, Sustainability chef; Jean Epiphan, Native plants expert; James Fiorentino, Renowned environmental artist; Geoff Goll, Managing Partner, Princeton Hydro, LLC; Stephen Kowalski, Founder of SEK Architects, Bob LaHoff, Co-Owner Hall’s Garden Center, Cat McCutcheon, Holistic nutrition & healthy eating specialist; Christine Meyers, Morris County Commissioner; Scott […]

Get Tickets $125.00 – $500.00