CANCELLED: DIY Nature-inspired Wreath (Nov. 14, 3-4 PM)

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

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  Grab your warm clothes and kick off the holiday season with a homemade winter wreath made from native evergreens and other native plants. You’ll decorate your masterpiece with pinecones, berries, and other items found in nature. While your creativity blossoms, you’ll learn more about the natural items being used in this craft. Hot cider will be served. GSWA members $30, non-members $35. Price covers everything you need to leave with a finished piece that’s ready to hang on your door or give as a gift. While it’s a difficult time to shop, this outdoor event offers a safe, socially distant opportunity to do something crafty.   Limit: 6 people so register today! Registration is required.

Sold Out $30.00 – $35.00

Late Fall Hike at Jockey Hollow

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

Before the holiday rush begins, c'mon on out and join GSWA staff member Adam Palmer for an informative and fun "nature" hike through Jockey Hollow. Feel the leaves crunch under your feet and breathe in the fresh autumn air as we walk the trails. While people of all ages are welcome, we encourage our younger members and non-members to come out and meet other people and peers interested in the environment and learn some cool facts about the area! Register today and come find out what cool critters and plants we can stir up! (Limit: 8 people)

$5.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT: Post-Thanksgiving Hike

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

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].   The last of the leftovers are gone, and now it's time to step away from technology and get moving! GSWA's Adam Palmer will take you on a tour of our Conservation Management Area at our annual post-Thanksgiving hike. Come see the forest critters as they prepare for winter, and check out the amazing ecological renovations that have taken place here in the last several weeks. Staff and volunteers have also been busy adding more boardwalks so it's even easier to navigate our many trails. So, come take advantage of this break between holidays with a taste of nature. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you for it! Limit: 8 people.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

CANCELLED: Kids’ Outdoor Holiday Crafting: 11 AM – 12 PM

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

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, we have cancelled this event.   Kids feeling crafty? We’ve got the solution - 3 nature-themed DIY projects for your child to keep or give away: 1) Hanging pinecone suet birdfeeder; 2) Decorated muslin produce and/or gift bag for use at the grocery store or as a gift bag; 3) Easy-make pollinator box (no sawing) to attract native bees to your yard. Brown paper will be on-hand to wrap the gifts. Hot chocolate and snacks available for the children. GSWA members $20, non-members $25. Price covers everything you need to leave with 3 finished pieces. While it’s a difficult time to shop, this outdoor crafting event offers a safe, socially distant opportunity for your child to get creative with wild-life friendly, natural items. Ideal for ages 6-12 - a parent or guardian must be present.  (Limit: 6 people)

Sold Out $20.00 – $25.00

CANCELLED: Kids’ Outdoor Holiday Crafting: 12:30-1:30 PM

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

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, we have cancelled this event.   Kids feeling crafty? We’ve got the solution - 3 nature-themed DIY projects for your child to keep or give away: 1) Hanging pinecone suet birdfeeder; 2) Decorated muslin produce and/or gift bag for use at the grocery store or as a gift bag; 3) Easy-make pollinator box (no sawing) to attract native bees to your yard. Brown paper will be on-hand to wrap the gifts. Hot chocolate and snacks available for the children. GSWA members $20, non-members $25. Price covers everything you need to leave with 3 finished pieces. While it’s a difficult time to shop, this outdoor crafting event offers a safe, socially distant opportunity for your child to get creative with wild-life friendly, natural items. Ideal for ages 6-12 - a parent or guardian must be present.  (Limit: 6 people)

Sold Out $25.00

CANCELLED: Kids’ Outdoor Holiday Crafting: 2-3 PM

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

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, we have cancelled this event.   Kids feeling crafty? We’ve got the solution - 3 nature-themed DIY projects for your child to keep or give away: 1) Hanging pinecone suet birdfeeder; 2) Decorated muslin produce and/or gift bag for use at the grocery store or as a gift bag; 3) Easy-make pollinator box (no sawing) to attract native bees to your yard. Brown paper will be on-hand to wrap the gifts. Hot chocolate and snacks available for the children. GSWA members $20, non-members $25. Price covers everything you need to leave with 3 finished pieces. While it’s a difficult time to shop, this outdoor crafting event offers a safe, socially distant opportunity for your child to get creative with wild-life friendly, natural items. Ideal for ages 6-12 - a parent or guardian must be present. (Limit: 6 people)

Sold Out $20.00 – $25.00

SOLD OUT: Intermediate Hike at Hedden County Park

Hedden County Park Use Hawthorne Ave Parking off of Reservoir Ave., Randolph, NJ, United States

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Looking to get your blood pumping? Join us for an intermediate, winter nature hike through Hedden Park, a beautiful piece of the Morris County Park Commission. Partially paved recreation trails traverse the Wallace Brook and cross Jackson Brook on this challenging hike. We will check out Indian Falls, a scenic point of interest along the Green Trail, and take in the natural beauty of the park. This family-friendly hike is perfect for people of all ages. If you like, bring along a snack and some water in a reusable bottle. Space is limited/registration is required. Hawthorne Ave Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/YbPFzHrHGXr1ysnB8 Turn onto Hawthorne Ave and park in one of the auxiliary lots down along the road by the picnic area. If you have difficulties finding the location on hike day, contact your hike leader, Adam Palmer, at 908-399-5610.  

Sold Out Free – $40.00

Enviro Issue on our Doorstep – Rolling Knolls Landfill Superfund

Registration for this event is closed. If you experience technical difficulties during the call email [email protected]   GSWA invites you to catch up on the progress being made by the Rolling Knolls Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG). Join their next Zoom meeting for: The introduction of the CAG's Environmental consultant and a review of their documents (to date) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's upcoming field investigation We have posted to our website several EPA documents pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request HERE  - we will continue to upload these documents as they become available.     Join the meeting and get informed! Login information will be emailed to you after you register to attend. What is the Rolling Knolls Landfill? Rolling Knolls landfill is an approximately 200-acre site located in the Green Village section of Chatham Township (35 Britten Rd., Green Village, NJ) which was used as an unlined landfill from the early 1930s through 1968.  During its use, it received municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris.  According to the Chatham Board of Health, waste included: tree stumps, scrap metal, tires, household refuse, residential septage waste, and industrial waste.  Herbicides and pesticides were used to control weeds, insects and […]

Sold Out Free

Cook with GSWA on Zoom!

We're sorry, registration for this event is now closed. Check out our next Cooking with GSWA taking place on Wed., Feb 24! If you are already registered and experiencing technical issues, please scroll down for helpful links. Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter & Buttermilk Biscuits Calling all cooks... grab your apron and let’s rattle some pots and pans together! You may have heard we recently published a cookbook of our favorite pandemic recipes. We thought it would be fun to Zoom a meal together just in time for you to share with your family. Step aside Bobby Flay, our resident chefs, Hazel England and Sandra LaVigne, will entertain and teach as they guide you through the recipe from the start to a delicious finished meal. With all of us cooking from home a lot more these days, this is a fun way to do something together while fine-tuning our culinary skills on the “GSWA cooking channel.” If you have a copy of our GSWA Quarantine Cookbook, you can find the recipes on pages 20 and 78. You do not need to own the cookbook to participate. We will send you the recipe and login details prior to the Zoom call. […]

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At-home Pub Quiz

Registration closes at 4 PM today! - Scroll down for technical assistance.   Ready to challenge yourself and others in a fast-paced thinking game? Our Pub Quiz has gone virtual. Play alone or work together as a household team. Select one person to enter the answers to these multiple-choice questions into your device (phone, iPad, etc.) Play for prizes and bragging rights! If you are playing as a household, simply select one person's name to enter at registration. Then start brushing up on your water quality and enviro facts.       Questions will range from beginner to expert level. For example: Q: How long is the Passaic River? A: 90 miles Whether you join us as a team or an individual, you are sure to learn a few fact, and have a great time along the way! (Registration note: you cannot register as a team with other households.) Sign up today to play along, have some fun, and compete for some cool prizes! Zoom link will be shared after you register.   Prizes: 1st Place - Two tickets to GSWA's 4th Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival and a cool GSWA Hat 2nd and 3rd Places - A copy […]

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