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Treasures of the Swamp Scavenger Hunt – Free

Online registration has closed for this event. However, can still participate! Simply visit one of the locations listed below and register there. Adventure awaits! Join us for a fun, free community event, brought to you by the Great Swamp Partners! Play solo or team up with friends and family. The Treasures of the Swamp Scavenger Hunt launches April 26, and the Great Swamp is your playground! Unleash your inner explorer for an afternoon or weekend (it's up to you) of riddle-solving and treasure-seeking across six beautiful locations. Your clue booklet holds the secrets and each site unlocks the answers. What to expect at this family-friendly event: Forest trails, wildlife sightings, code-cracking, and celebratory high-fives as you solve each clue. It's a great opportunity to experience the incredible natural beauty right here in our back yard! Begin your exploration at any of the participating locations within the Great Swamp watershed region - visit 1 or all 6 sites in any order - all at your own pace:  Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GSNWR) / Friends of Great Swamp NWR Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center: 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Basking Ridge Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) Conservation Management Area (CMA): 1 Tiger […]

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The Chathams & Madison Town-Wide Yard Sale Spring 2025

Based on the current weather forecast, the yard sale will take place as planned on Saturday, May 3. Please use your discretion. Registration is now CLOSED. You may still host a yard sale, at no cost, but your address will not appear on the map.   Click HERE to view the map.   Click HERE to view the list of sale items by address.    Yard Sale Registration Info: Registration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. **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 MEC@rosenet.org […]

$10.00

Beginner Paddle on the Passaic River

Canoe Launch, Livingston 2, 12 S Orange Ave, Livingston, New Jersey

Celebrate 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. Children 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. IMPORTANT – 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. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The GSWA kayaks, used in our water quality and educational programming, were purchased with the generous funding provided by the Thomas Glasser Foundation. The put-in location is the Livingston Canoe Launch, and we will paddle from there. Please email Izzy ifilippini@greatswamp.org with questions or cancellations. CANCELLATION POLICY: Great Swamp Watershed […]

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NEW DATE: Volunteer Opportunity: Community Workday at the CMA

Great Swamp Watershed Association's CMA 1 Tiger Lily Ln, Morristown, NJ, United States

Please note: Saturday, April 12 has been postponed due to rain, the new date is Saturday, May 17! 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? Join 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: Carrying in lumber Building and elevating boardwalks, which allows hikers to get through flooded areas Clearing branches and limbs from recent storms Removing invasive plants Spreading woodchips on our trails. Be 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. What better way to spend a Saturday morning? We’ll see you there!

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Breakfast Briefing: Honey Bee Health & Nutrition

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

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 trend of honey bee decline, with losses exceeding 50% in New Jersey and across the country. Honey 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. Enjoy a light breakfast prior to the start of the presentation. Get tickets below: GSWA Members: Free | Non-members: $10 (Adult), $5 (Child). About 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. Before focusing on bees, Dr. Muchmore worked in cancer research, specializing in drug resistance […]

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Breakfast Briefing: Microplastics 5 Years Later

Great Swamp Watershed Association HQ 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ, United States

It's been 7 years since GSWA conducted our first microplastics sampling study and 5 years since New Jersey passed the "Get Past Plastics" legislation aimed at reducing our reliance on single-use plastics. Are you curious if it's made an impact? We certainly were, so we gathered our team and re-sampled the same 10 sites from our 2018 study. Join Sandra LaVigne, GSWA's Director of Water Quality Programs, as she reveals the findings of our 2025 microplastics sampling study, shedding light on what effects, if any, these plastic reduction laws have made in our local water. Sandra will also offer practical solutions for all of us to consider adopting to help keep our waterways clean. Enjoy a light breakfast prior to the start of the presentation. Get tickets below: GSWA Members: Free | Non-members: $10 (Adult), $5 (Child). About the Presenter: Sandra LaVigne joined the staff in March of 2016. Prior to joining GSWA she worked as a water quality specialist and restoration ecologist managing water quality programs and restoration projects. Sandra is a native of northern New Jersey and attended Cook College, Rutgers University. Sandra oversees our water quality monitoring efforts and organizes our citizen science volunteers who assist in […]

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Great Swamp Great Music After Dark

The Homestead Bar and Kitchen 10 Dehart St., Morristown, NJ, United States

Extend the weekend vibes! Experience the reimagined Great Swamp Great Music after dark! Now in its 8th successful year, we're bringing the party indoors to the trendy Homestead Bar and Kitchen in Morristown. Skip the Sunday meal prep and join us for an unforgettable night of live music from some of our fan favorites, delicious dinner, and fantastic drink specials, all included with your ticket. We'll be serving up a sizzling blend of country, classic rock anthems you can sing along to, and exciting original tunes that will have you hooked. Snag your tickets now and let's make some noise for clean water! Scroll down to secure your spot! What's in store for the evening? Your ticket offers exceptional value: a delicious dinner buffet, drink specials, and of course, a cool variety of live music! Nestled in the heart of Morristown, Homestead boasts a spacious, open-air design where a retractable wall seamlessly blends the indoor comfort with the inviting evening air of an outdoor patio. Check out the venue HERE. Try your luck in our 50/50 Raffle and you could walk away with half the cash! Ample parking is available in the garage located directly across from the venue as […]

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