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POSTPONED: Water Quality Report Card

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

This event has been postponed due to an unforeseen conflict. Stay tuned for the new date   Participate in-person or via Zoom webinar - it's your choice! (Registration for the Zoom webinar closes  at 5 PM)   How important to you is clean water to you? We drink it, we bathe in it, we swim and kayak in it... Join GSWA Water Quality Director, Sandra LaVigne, for an in-depth review of the water quality in the Great Swamp watershed and in the Passaic River region. This brief presentation will highlight the results of the sampling and testing we performed on our local streams throughout 2021. Sandra will also provide an update on our testing protocol for PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl) manmade chemicals also called "forever chemicals." PFAS is a growing threat to our water. Join us for this informative report on your water with a Q&A session at the end. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent to you post-registration.

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Town-Wide Yard Sale: Madison & The Chathams

This event has already happened. To register for the Saturday, April 29, 2023 spring Yard Sale, click HERE   Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 27 @ 11:55 PM DIGITAL YARD SALE MAP WILL BE SHARED HERE ON APRIL 29, as well as on social media in Chatham and Madison and on popular garage sale sites.   Calling all residents of Madison and The Chathams - Spring is less than a month away! Start planning your Spring cleaning today by registering to host a yard sale on Saturday, April 30. When you register for this community event (below) your address and sale items will be included on a digital, printable map that will be publicized far and wide to potential shoppers. Check your basement, attic, cabinets, shelves, and even your tabletops. This is your opportunity to declutter your home while participating in an event that collectively will keep literally tons of refuse out of our landfills. Simply scroll down and complete the registration form. Registration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. You must be a resident of Madison, Chatham Township, or Chatham Borough to list your sale.  Everyone else... Mark your calendar for April 30th to head out […]

$10.00

Springtime Twilight Hike

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Bluebird Parking Lot Bluebird Parking Lot, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ, United States

We have 1 spot left as of 5/3/22. Register ASAP! Revel in the lengthening evenings and enjoy a natural history hike to explore the excitement of spring. We will seek out blooming ephemeral wildflowers and early migrants visiting Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. We will supply binoculars and teach you to use them properly to see those tiny migratory birds flitting around the greening undergrowth. If the event reaches capacity and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, or if you have already registered and need to cancel, please email [email protected]

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Volunteers Needed! CANCELLED

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

5/7 Cancelled but Fear not! We have another volunteer workday on the books for Saturday, June 4. Click HERE to register. Come learn more about what stewarding our 73-acre property in Harding Twp. entails by getting involved hands on! We’ll be conducting a variety of tasks including chipping and mulching our trail network, removing invasive plants, and constructing new boardwalk. We rely on our volunteers to help us take care of this natural area that’s open to the public for passive recreation and serves as an educational opportunity for students. Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the swamp? Wear long pants and long sleeves, and clothes than can get wet, muddy, and protect you from mosquitos!  

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SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic River (10AM-12PM)

Somerset County Park Commission, Fisherman's Parking Lot Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ

This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist, or if you have registered and can no longer attend, please email [email protected]  Morning Paddle (10 AM - 12 Noon) With generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey, let's have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible - from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 9 spots available per session - only 2 spots available 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. The put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.

Sold Out $20.00 – $30.00

SOLD OUT: Kayak the Upper Passaic (1-3 PM)

Somerset County Park Commission, Fisherman's Parking Lot Approx. 170 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ

This event is sold out. To be placed on a waitlist or if you have registered and can no longer attend, please email [email protected]    Afternoon Paddle (1-3 PM) With generous funding from the Thomas Glasser Foundation, GSWA has purchased kayaks for use in our water quality and educational programming. But hey, let's have a little fun too! Join us on our maiden voyages to learn more about current water quality issues and observe the natural history of the Passaic River in the best way possible - from the river itself. We’ll paddle the Passaic seeking wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 9 spots available per session - only 2 spots available 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. The put-in location is the Fishermens Parking Lot and we will paddle from there. The parking lot is slightly down the road from Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center. Life vests will be provided.

Sold Out $20.00 – $30.00

Great Swamp Great Music Festival

Giralda Farms Preserve Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

Online ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate: Giralda Farms, Dodge Drive (off Madison Ave.), Madison, NJ 5th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival Sunday, May 22, Giralda Farms, Chatham Twp., NJ 12 - 6:30 PM (rain or shine), Gates open at 11 AM Online ticket sales are now closed. Purchase your tickets at the gate: Dodge Drive (off Madison Ave.), Madison, NJ   Grab your blankets & chairs and c'mon out for 6+ hours of live music at the sprawling, tree-lined field of Giralda Farms in Chatham Twp. New to the festival this year, comedian and New Jersey native, Max Antonucci will emcee the event. The festival also offers food, merch vendors, adult beverages, free water, and more. Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization protecting and improving the Great Swamp watershed & Passaic River region now and for future generations. See you at the festival! LINEUP Pre-show band: Nick Amling & The Lifeline Festival bands: Not Enough Jeffs • Lenox Underground The Refuge Dogs • The Step Brothers Band Stage-change solo act: Nick Amling FOOD VENDORS Avellino's Pizza: classic, gluten-free, and veggie options Summer Daze: cheesesteaks, burgers, hotdogs, fries, fresh squeezed lemonade […]

Free – $30.00

Evening Briefing: “Eat the Weeds” Backyard Foraging

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

Tired of looking at the weeds in your yard? EAT THEM! Change your mindset about weeds and learn how some plants have edible uses. Join us at the GSWA Headquarters to learn about the common edible plants that can be found in nature and in your backyard, so the next time you pull weeds you might consider throwing the greens in a healthy salad. Forage Safely! We will cover how to identify, prepare, and preserve these free greens so you can safely hunt and focus your diet on plant-based eating. We will provide foraged and homemade treats to enjoy. IMPORTANT: Registration is limited but if the event becomes sold out, email [email protected]  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.  

Get Tickets $10.00 – $40.00

Volunteers Needed!

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

Come learn more about what stewarding our 73-acre property in Harding Twp. entails by getting involved hands on! We’ll be conducting a variety of tasks including chipping and mulching our trail network, removing invasive plants, and constructing new boardwalk. We rely on our volunteers to help us take care of this natural area that’s open to the public for passive recreation and serves as an educational opportunity for students. Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the swamp? Wear long pants and long sleeves, and clothes than can get wet, muddy, and protect you from mosquitos!

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POSTPONED: Explore Our Conservation Management Area (CMA) Hike

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

This event has been postponed - please stay tuned for the new date!   We have been working hard since the big restoration at our 73-acre forested wetland site, the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA). We've created boardwalk trails, and expanded the natural wetland habitat for the all the local aquatic and terrestrial plants & animals. You are invited to enjoy this late spring hike in the beautiful seasonal conditions. Come to see which wildlife are making good use of these newly improved conditions! Wear long pants and long sleeves, and clothes that can get wet, muddy, plus protect yourself from mosquitoes. IMPORTANT: Registration is required and limited so if the event becomes sold out, email [email protected]  to be added to a waitlist. And if you become sick or have a fever, for the safety of everyone DO NOT attend. Email to cancel, so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.

Sold Out Free – $40.00