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Evening Briefing: Native Plants for Native Wildlife

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes January 17 @ 5 PM Native Plants for Native Wildlife Key steps toward cultivating biodiversity conservation in our gardens Speaker: Desiree Narango FREE Zoom Webinar January is here and that can only mean one thing - it's time to start ramping up for Spring! GSWA is offering a 4-part Native Pollinator Plant Webinar Series as we lead up to our 3rd annual Plants for Pollinator online sale. We are fortunate to have Desiree Narango, Conservation Scientist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, to kick things off. Desiree will speak on the fascinating complexity of plant-animal interactions. This is your opportunity to learn more about the breadth of research which shows how native plants, and the pollinators and insects that feed upon them, are the foundation for cultivating food webs and encouraging biodiversity in our yards, patios, school grounds, and other privately-managed green spaces. You’ll leave knowing more about why native plants are crucial to sustaining biodiversity and specific plant species that are important for supporting specialist pollinators and songbirds. You will receive the webinar Zoom link via email prior to the start of the program. Mark your calendar for the 3 remaining webinars in this 4-part series and the […]

Free – $40.00

Native Pollinator Plant Webinar Series

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Building a "Jersey-friendly yard" creates a healthy foundation of soil, conserves water, attracts and supports wildlife, and adds beauty and interest to your home landscape. Leading up to our 3rd annual, online Native Pollinator Plant Sale on April 3, we have secured three nationally recognized and diverse speakers to present at monthly webinars.   Scroll to the very bottom and register to attend all 2 remaining programs at once at the click of a button.     Register for individual programs below: Mar 21, 7-8 PM: What's the Buzz About Native Bees? Speaker: Heather Holm, biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. NOTE: This presentation is LIVE only, it WILL NOT be recorded. Register HERE Apr 3, 12-1 PM: GSWA Native Pollinator Plant Sale Overview. Speaker: Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education, Outreach, and Land Stewardship (GSWA online Native Pollinator Plant Sale opens directly following this webinar)  Register HERE   While this speaker program series is free for all participants, a suggested donation of $5-$10 is appreciated to help offset the cost of bringing you these nationally recognized speakers.  :-)   Mark Your Calendar: Apr 3, 1:30 PM - Native Plants for Pollinators online sale opens Apr 3 @ 1:30 PM […]

Free

Plants for Pollinators Webinar Series – Watch the Replay

Whether you missed them or want to watch them again - register to receive the replay links for: Native Plants for Native Wildlife - Cultivating Biodiversity Host: Desiree Narango, Conservation Scientist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies & Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect Guest Host: Eric Eaton, Acclaimed Author and Entomologist       Your yard, whatever size, can provide essential habitat for valuable pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. This 4-part Plants for Pollinators webinar series take a closer look at our native pollinators, how we can contribute their survival, and important roles they play in our gardens and in supporting healthy ecosystems. Scroll to the very bottom of this page and register to receive these 2 webinar replay links.    Want to register for the remaining 2 webinars in this series? Register for individual webinars: Mar 21, 7-8 PM - What's the Buzz About Native Bees? (NOTE: This presentation is LIVE only, it WILL NOT be recorded.) Apr 3, 12-1 PM - GSWA Native Pollinator Plant Sale Overview  (prior to the start of the online sale) (Or)  Register for both at once HERE   While this speaker program series is free for all participants, a […]

Free – $40.00

Lunch & Learn: Riparian Buffers and our Rivers

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes January 20, 11:00 AM   Take it to the Riverbank: Waterfront views may be popular, but what happens when we develop too close to a waterway? Riverside plants, or "Riparian Buffers" act as filters to slow and clean polluted runoff protecting our streams, groundwater and downstream land areas. Grab your lunch and join us for a FREE Zoom webinar as we learn about how trees, shrubs, and grasses perform this essential service. We will look at examples of functioning riparian buffers and talk about those that have needed restoration for many years due to human activity. While this program is free for all participants, a small donation is always appreciated to help offset the cost of staff time.  :-) You will receive the webinar Zoom link via email prior to the start of the program. Check out the last webinar in this 3-part series: January 27 "PFAS in our Water."  

Free – $40.00

2nd Annual “Source to Sea” Virtual Challenge

Ready for a winter challenge? Join us for our 2nd annual Source to Sea 80-mile virtual challenge where you will virtually travel the distance of the Passaic River.  Run, walk, bike, snowshoe, ski, dance, shovel, vacuum, roll - any indoor or outdoor activity you choose (as long as it is powered by you) - for 80 miles, the length of the Passaic River. This can be done from anywhere in the world. You will have just over 8 weeks to chip away at this goal that runs Saturday, January 21 through Sunday, March 26 from literally anywhere in the world! Click below to learn more and register (this will take you to a 3rd party platform)     Choose one activity or any combination to accomplish your goal. Start small and build on it, tackle it in big chunks, or anything in between. This is your challenge to accomplish however you see fit. Activity Conversion Chart Click HERE to view an Activity Conversion Chart to help you calculate your mileage for the various activities you may choose to reach your 80-mile goal. Free GSWA Decal   The $35 registration fee includes a fun, commemorative GSWA decal for you to proudly […]

Lunch & Learn: PFAS in our Waters

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes January 27, 11:00 AM   Join us for an in-depth talk about GSWA’s PFAS sampling project. In 2022, GSWA undertook a large-scale PFAS sampling project throughout our watershed. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are long-lasting, human-made chemicals that are ubiquitous in our everyday lives and our environment. This talk will cover the results of our sampling efforts, what you should know about these persistent chemicals, how state and local governments are addressing the issue, and what you can do to help. While this program is free for all participants, a small donation is always appreciated to help offset the cost of staff time.  :-) You will receive the webinar Zoom link via email prior to the start of the program.

Free – $40.00

Frozen Falls Hike (new end-time & meetup address)

Ramapo Valley County Reservation 610 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mawah, NJ, United States

NEW TIMEFRAME: this hike now runs 11 AM - 2 PM (previously 11 AM - 1:30 PM) What would inspire you to brave the cold for a January hike? How about the unique opportunity to experience a frozen winter wonderland?!  Join GSWA's Ginger Van Ryzin for an intermediate-level hike to check out some beautiful water features. The hike will journey along portions of the Yellow Trail and traverse several other trails as we hike towards a picturesque waterfall. If conditions are right, we may witness the falls in a frozen state - a sight to behold. Along the way we will encounter other bodies of water like babbling (or not so babbling, depending on the temps) streams, a pond and a reservoir, and the Ramapo River - which eventually feeds into the Passaic River. As you may know, GSWA works to protect the water and land of the Passaic River and its surrounding region. The Ramapo Reservation is Bergen County's largest park located on the edge of the Highlands Region featuring a network of five scenic loop trails. Grab this opportunity to breathe in the crisp, cool air, get your blood pumping, and experience the wonder that winter's nature has […]

$10.00 – $25.00

Full “Snow” Moon Night Hike @ The Refuge

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Observation Center https://goo.gl/maps/tLD3KapcRC21245c8, Harding Twp., NJ, United States

There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. So no more excuses! It's time to bundle up, get back outside, and feel the rejuvenating power of nature on this relaxing night hike. The February full moon is known as the "Snow Moon" because lots of snow is generally found on the ground in most Northern Hemisphere countries during this time. Come experience it for yourself. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and bring a reusable water bottle and snacks if you so choose. Registration is required.

Free – $40.00

President’s Day Hike @ The Refuge SOLD OUT

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Orange Trailhead approx 77 Meyersville Rd., Green Village (Harding Township), NJ, United States

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. Celebrate this President's Day with a relaxing, family-friendly, guided tour of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge's Orange Trail. The kids are off from school and it's a beautiful time of year to connect with nature. If there happens to be snow on the ground, your guide, GSWA's Ginger Van Ryzin, will help look for tracks and other signs of the critters who call the Refuge home. Dress for the weather and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Click HERE for a map to the meetup location. GPS Coordinates: 40.726674, -74.457729

Free – $40.00

Evening Briefing: Wasps – The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

Registration closes February 21 @ 5 PM Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect Speaker: Eric Eaton FREE Zoom Webinar   Wasps - people love to hate them. However, contrary to popular belief, wasps serve 2 important roles in our ecosystem: 1) they are pest controllers, hunting other insect species and keeping their population in check which prevents garden and crop decimation, and 2) they are pollinators for nearly 1000 plant species.     Join acclaimed author Eric Eaton as he deconstructs our misconceptions about the often-vilified wasps and talks about the invaluable ecosystem services wasps provide. He will also challenge us to shift the outdated mindset of what really constitutes a "yard" or "garden" and help homeowners think more holistically about what really constitutes beneficial species. When homeowners understand how their gardening decisions, such as pesticide usage or determining certain species should be exterminated, it can impact local ecology. Eric will offer a new perspective on often-maligned species and broaden our perspective on several elements of gardening for natives. Eric Eaton has authored "Insectpedia" (Princeton Univ. Press, 2022) and "Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect." He is a writer and entomologist specializing in hymenoptera (a large […]

Free – $40.00