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Post-Thanksgiving Cleanup & Hike @ the CMA

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

Thanksgiving is a day of giving... giving thanks, and perhaps giving in to all the delicious temptations we smelled long before they ever found our their way to our plates. And more food-filled holidays are right around the corner. This is the right time to head outside and work it off by helping prepare our Conservation Management Area (CMA) for winter with some important trail maintenance. Then we will put away our tools and will hit the trails again, this time for some relaxation and sight seeing. If you haven't already seen all the amazing renovations that took place last November, now is your chance to see what a healthy swamp is supposed to look like! So, let's get together and work and play at the CMA! Can't do the cleanup and the hike? That's okay. Just let us know which works for you. Either way, we're outside and we're burning calories!

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Geocaching at the CMA

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

Charge up your phone or GPS device and join us at the CMA for a unique treasure hunt called Geocaching! Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where players use their GPS device to find hidden caches (containers that typically hold a logbook to sign and mark your find). These caches will be hidden throughout the area, and you will find them based on coordinates (longitude and latitude) as you explore the beautiful trails of GSWA’s Conservation Management Area. This is a Geocaching 101 event where you will learn all there is to know about this growing sport. It's a fun activity on your own or with the whole family. When you're done, we will treat you to hot cider and donuts to celebrate your accomplishments! GSWA members: FREE, non-member adults: $10, non-member children: $5. This event is held in partnership with Northern New Jersey Cachers.

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Wine & Cheese – Yes Please!

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

The holidays are fast-approaching. Perhaps you're hosting, or maybe you’re looking for something special to bring along to a dinner party. Why risk guessing when you can taste for yourself? Join us for a delicious evening of wine and cheese pairings and samplings. We will tempt you with eight different types of cheese ranging from mild to sharp and creamy to crumbly. These cheeses will be paired with just the right wines to tantalize your taste buds and warm your spirits. It doesn't get any easier than that! This event is free if you are NOT a GSWA member. GSWA members, the cost is $25 OR bring a non-member along and you can both sip and sample for free!

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Volunteer for the CMA Boardwalk Build

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

Are you in the giving spirit and willing to brave the cold tomorrow morning? We have a lumber delivery and we could use help moving lumber plus maybe make a few boardwalks along the way! We are meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday at the cul-de-sac entrance of the GSWA's CMA on Tiger Lily Lane in Morristown. Dress in layers so you stay comfortable working outdoors. We hope to see you there! RSVP below if you are interested and so we can keep in touch.

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SOLD OUT: Winter Solstice Full Moon Hike

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

This hike is sold out. If you wish to be added to the waitlist or if you are registered and unable to attend so we can invite the next person on the waitlist, please email [email protected]. Bundle up and let's celebrate the first day of winter (winter solstice) together with a full moon hike at the CMA's Green Trail. This is a particularly spectacular full moon that sits above the horizon for a longer period of time. Winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the shortest day of the year. Good news - the days begin to once again grow longer, so it only gets brighter from here! Be sure to dress for the weather and wear your warm socks for this crisp, invigorating night hike.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

Kids Snow Tracks Hike

Jockey Hollow Visitor Center 600 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ

Hey kids, it's been a busy month. We're betting you and your parents are ready to get outside and breathe in some crisp fresh air. We know just what to do! Let's join Hazel England on a family-friendly adventure through the snowy forest of Jockey Hollow. We will seek out tracks left behind by critters scurrying through the snow in search of food and shelter, and discover where they may lead. We will also talk about their winter-time activities and learn how they endure throughout the coldest months of the year, in anticipation of the spring thaw. When we're done, we will warm up with hot cocoa and candy canes. Fun for all ages. Please remember to dress for the weather. Waterproof boots are strongly encouraged. Bring a snack and water if you like. Registration is required.

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Hike at Rifle Camp Park, Garret Mountain

Rifle Camp Park 387 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park, NJ, United States

Join us on a winter journey through the trails of this beautiful reservation. Along the way we will check out the 19th-century Lambert Castle, the current home of the Passaic County Museum. We'll also hike through Rifle Camp Park which sits on the ridgeline of Garret Mountain. Situated 500 feet above sea level, this area offers several overlooks with panoramic views of northern New Jersey and New York City that you can't see from anywhere else in Passaic County. You'll also catch a glimpse of American history - this spot served as an excellent location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. Bring your camera and wear weather-appropriate attire for this unique and historic hike. Registration required, limited # of hikers. If the hike is sold out and you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected]. If you are registered and unable to attend please email [email protected] so we can invite the next person on the waitlist.    

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Landscaping for a Healthy Environment – Jersey-Friendly Yards: FREE Zoom

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Do you want a Jersey-Friendly Yard? We believe that by helping you to have a healthy yard, we all are taking one more step towards a healthier environment. During this webinar you will learn how 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. Join GSWA and Becky Laboy – from the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and the Jersey-Friendly Yards initiative – for helpful information on how to put these ideas into practice to create a “Jersey-Friendly Yard”. Becky will also discuss great ways to prepare for creating new native beds this spring.  This is GSWA's kickoff webinar (first of three) for our Native Plants for Pollinators Sale. Mark your calendar and register for the following: Webinar #1 - Landscaping for a Healthy Environment: Tuesday, January 25, 7-8 PM Webinar #2 - Pollinator Insects: Tuesday, February 22, 7-8 PM Webinar #3 - Native Plant Sale Product Review, Tuesday, April 1, 12-1 PM GSWA Native Plant Pollinator Sale: April 1-22 (order online) The GSWA Native Plant Sale will offer a full selection of attractively priced native perennials and grasses with simple guidance for planting […]

Free – $40.00

SOLD OUT: Sunset & Full Moon Hike at Primrose Farm

Primrose Farm (Enter from Barrett Field) Barrett Field, 1413-000460000-000020001-00000, Morristown, NJ

This event has reached its max capacity. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, or if you have registered and are unable to attend, please email [email protected].    You've got to witness this! Experience this unique opportunity to enjoy the winter sky... twice in one evening. As the sun sets, we enjoy a leisurely stroll through the restored wildflower meadow and bid goodnight to the day together. The February full moon, known as the "snow moon" will then light the sky and guide us through the remainder of this relaxing winter hike. And, if there happens to be snow on the ground, we can look for tracks and other signs of the critters who call Primrose Farm home. Dress for the weather and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Directions: Primrose Farm (see below for google map - click the + to zoom in and see details)

Sold Out Free – $40.00

Native Pollinators – What’s the Buzz?

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

Registration closes 2/22 @ 5 PM Your yard, whatever the size, can provide essential habitat for valuable pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Join GSWA for this free, one-hour webinar as we take a closer look at our native pollinators and the important roles they play in our gardens and in supporting healthy ecosystems.  More than 75% of all flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce – and your garden veggies need their help too!  Native pollinators have fascinating life histories, so knowing about gardening for pollinators from the insects’ perspective will enable you to truly welcome them to your yard. Our host, an all-round cool bug guy, Dr. Stephen Mason Ph.D. is an entomologist and faculty at Immaculata University, and a research associate at Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. He will shed some light on insect life histories to make your yard a hive of activity this summer.  Registration is required for this free Zoom webinar. You will receive your Zoom link prior to the program. This is the second of GSWA’s free, three-part native pollinator plant webinar series in preparation of our Native Plants for Pollinators Sale taking place online April 1-22. Mark Your Calendar: Webinar […]

Free – $40.00