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Evening Briefing: Wow! Major Wetlands Restoration at the CMA!

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

Our Conservation Management Area (CMA) underwent some major transformations at the end of 2020! After nearly a decade in the works, Hazel England, GSWA Director of Land Stewardship, and Mike Devos of Indigenous Ingenuities led this wetland project. Come hear about the important restoration efforts that took place to help restore our CMA closer to its natural state. Hazel and Mike will walk us through the restoration of the Silver Brook, the creation of 360,000 square feet of vernal habitat, the plugging a 350-foot drainage ditch and so much more that occurred over the course of five frantic weeks. Additionally, you will learn of the changes brought about by this project, like the increased water being held on the property (that's a good thing!) and the ongoing stewardship that will now be require need to manage these changes. GSWA Members: FREE, Non-members: $10.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

GSWA Partner Event: Paterson’s 1st Annual Green Fair

Pennington Park 353 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ, United States

Enjoy great food, entertainment, hands-on activities for the family, receive resources from community organizations, and learn how you can help make Paterson a greener city. For more information contact the Paterson Green Team at [email protected]. (This is a non-GSWA event)

SOLD OUT: 9/20 – Harvest Moon Night Hike

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Bluebird Parking Lot Bluebird Parking Lot, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 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, please email [email protected].   This event is a spectacular time of year to get outside for a hike at night. The full Harvest Moon appears on this very night, two days before the arrival of autumn. A full moon this time of year is typically called the “Harvest Moon" because the angle of the moon's orbit relative to the Earth's horizon is at its minimum, causing the full moon to rise above the horizon much faster than usual. This once helped farmers bring in the harvest late into the night. For us, it means we will have a bright night sky to light the way as we traverse the beautiful trails of the Refuge.   If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, for the safety of everyone, please do NOT attend the hike and cancel by emailing [email protected] so we can invite the next person on the waitlist as space is very limited This can be a tricky spot to find - below is some additional info to […]

Free – $40.00

POSTPONED: Workout with Lynne – Outdoors!

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - RAIN IS ON THE WAY AND WILL LEAVE THE AREA TOO SOGGY FOR A COMFORTABLE WORKOUT   Get your sweat on! What a great time to get moving together in the great outdoors. We are thrilled to offer you this chance to work out with GSWA's own Lynne Applebaum, Director of Institutional Relations. Lynne is also a NASM certified personal trainer. Join us for a body weight total strength workout (with a little cardio thrown in). All you need is the desire to exercise in the fresh, clean air, appropriate exercise wear, water, and a towel or floor mat. All levels are welcome. Space is limited so register today!

Get Tickets Free – $40.00

Registration Closed – Shoppers: scroll down for map and sale items for Chathams-Madison Town-wide Yard Sale

This event has passed.  Another Chathams/Madison community yard sale has been scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9 AM – 1 PM. Click here for info and to register.    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL YOU SHOPPERS, SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT THE  MAP OF PARTICIPANTS AND ITEMS FOR SALE BY ADDRESS   Calling all residents of Madison and The Chathams. Planning to host a yard sale at this community event? Register below to 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 far and wide to potential shoppers. Simply scroll down and complete the registration form. You must be a resident of Madison, Chatham Township, or Chatham Borough to list your sale.  Registration Fee: $10 tax-deductible donation to benefit Great Swamp Watershed Association. Everyone else, mark your calendar for September 25 to get out and shop sustainably at this amazing three-town-wide yard sale! Be sure to check back here Friday, Sept 24 at 9am for a digital map of all yard sale participants. The map will also be published in local media and on town sites. TO REGISTER - SCROLL TO […]

$10.00

40th Anniversary Outdoor/Indoor Gala & Silent Auction

Brooklake Country Club 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ

Thank you to all our supporters that made the 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala & Silent Auction a great success. Enjoy the visuals from Mr. Robinson's impactful presentation on 10/7/21, 'A Tale of the Great Swamp’s Climate'. As promised, Dave's focus was on the diverse weather and climate of the Garden State and the recent events of Sandy and Ida. If you are a winner of a Silent Auction item, they are available for picked up at the GSWA Headquarters at 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ. Call to make arrangements at 973-538-3500. Certificates can be mailed but packages need to picked up. If you need shipping, it is the winning bidders responsible to cover shipping costs. The evening's Keynote Speaker, Dave Robinson, is the New Jersey State Climatologist and a distinguished professor at Rutgers University. Dave's focus is on the diverse weather and climate of the Garden State. His research includes topics such as climate change, drought, flooding, and issues involving agriculture, transportation, public safety, and commerce. His office provides timely information to decision makers, the research community, and the general public.  Dave is a much sought-after speaker on the critical climate issues that affect every one of us today […]

$250.00 – $2,500.00

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED – Evening Briefing: Put Your Garden to Bed (Zoom meeting)

Zoom Webinar Morristown, NJ, United States

SORRY, REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS AND HIKES. As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to drop, what should you do to help your garden get ready for the winter? We have answers. Join Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education and Stewardship (and our resident green-thumb guru) for best practices, tips, and tricks on closing your garden down for the season. Your garden worked hard for you all summer. Let us help you make sure it is in the best shape possible for another bountiful growing season! Join us via a Zoom webinar. In-person attendance is limited to 12 people on a first-come-first-served basis. Zoom login details will be emailed to you prior to the program so, be on the lookout!

Free – $40.00

Creative Charitable Giving & Tax Benefits: FREE

Kemmerer Library 19 Blue Mill Road, Harding Twp., NJ, United States

"How can I be better off from a tax perspective AND give money to charity?” It is a question that many people ponder, and there are myriad options. Join presenter, Stacey Valentine, a partner at Avelino Law, LLP, as she walks us through it. Stacy will focus on the estate planning process and specifically, how she assists individuals and families with their wealth planning goals. She will also explore some creative ways to benefit your favorite charity through retirement plan assets that can result in significant income tax savings. This is your chance to ask a professional so, be sure to bring your questions. A 6 PM wine and cheese reception will precede Stacey’s 7 PM presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Registration is full: GSWA Members Only Hike @ Drew Forest

Drew University Forest Preserve’s Zuck Arboretum Madison, NJ, United States

Registration is full for this hike. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] or call 973-538-3500. Visit Drew Forest for a special guided tour for GSWA members only. The tour is an easy, mostly flat walk where we will check out some pretty ponds and the local wildlife. Our guide will explain how the protection from deer and removal of invasive plants have brought back lost or diminished plant species, pollinators, food webs, and forest structure. The Drew University Forest Preserve is 53 acres of unusually contiguous natural forest, a biodiversity hotspot thanks in part to 12 years of successful forest restoration. The Preserve is one of the only forests in the county with a native understory where beech and sassafras seedlings thrive and pollinators and other insects survive along with the birds that depend upon them. This intact woodland also serves as a major educational and research resource to the entire community. We'll be walking on unpaved paths that may be damp in spots, so wear appropriate shoes, long pants with socks and long sleeves or carry bug spray. There are no rest room facilities. If you have binoculars bring them along! It takes 10 minutes to […]

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Change of Colors & Bird Migration Hike

Garret Mountain Reservation Lambert Castle Parking Lot, 3 Valley Rd., Paterson, NJ, United States

Please note the new date October is the perfect time to head outdoors and check out all the vibrant colors of autumn, and Garret Mountain is the place to be. We will also look for migrating birds along this key migration flyway lead with GSWA Director of Land Stewardship, Hazel England. Hazel will take us on a journey through the trails of the Reservation to identify the many varieties of trees and plants as they begin to prepare for a long winter’s nap. Situated 500 feet above sea level, Garret Mountain Reservation 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. GSWA Members: FREE, Non-members: $10.

Sold Out Free – $40.00