Free Stream Assessment Training (All Summer)

GSWA made our Stream Assessment Training Class as a take-home guide. This self-paced, four-part series will cover everything you need to know to become a fully trained visual-stream assessment volunteer and ready to conduct an assessment! Not ready to commit to becoming a volunteer? No problem, feel free to enjoy this training course for your own personal river knowledge. Session 1: Explore the types of streams in our area, different characteristics of a stream and why they are important, and how to draw a basic sketch of your stream. Click HERE for Session 1 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 1 and 2 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)   Session 2: Learn about Habitat parameters such as habitat cover, silt/sediment, and streamflow. Click HERE for Session 2 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers page 3 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment)   Session 3: Covers the remainder of the habitat parameters looking at riffles and the vegetation buffers along the stream side. Click HERE for Session 3 Stream Assessment Training Guide Click HERE for the Assessment Sheet (Covers pages 4 and 5 of the NJDEP Habitat Assessment) Session 4: (Coming this Fall) Will teach you how to measure […]

(Ongoing throughout June) Make-at-home Warbler Nest Box Kit

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

It's as easy as 1-2-3, and just in time for nesting season. Register for this virtual program, collect the boxes from our office in a secure and safe way, then build the box at your leisure at home following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide. We will even be available for technical help should you require it. All you need is a hammer, the kit that we will provide, and a little patience. If you are not sure if you have the right habitat for these amazing warblers, don’t worry, many other cavity nesting birds will utilize constructed boxes. Our follow-along guide contains important and interesting background information to help ensure nesting success. This workshop is limited to the first 5 people to sign up, so don’t miss out and register today! You’ll receive your pick up instructions and link to the how to build materials. Sponsored by Investors Bank of Madison. (Warbler box value: $60.)

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT: DIY Screech Owl Box Kit

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

We’ve got a make-at-home project for you that is sure to be a hoot! This is your opportunity to build a Screech Owl box at home at your own pace. Hanging a Screech Owl box is a great way to encourage these fascinating birds to your backyard so you and your family can experience their seasonal nesting and roosting habits. Eastern Screech Owls reside l ocally year-round, even in suburban areas and adjust well to human presence. Not sure if you have the right habitat for Screech Owls? Don’t worry, Kestrels and other large cavity nesters like flying squirrels are also attracted to constructed boxes. All you will need is a hammer and screwdriver. We will provide everything else, including primed boxes ready to be painted or stained to match your nook. When you register for this virtual program, you will collect your kit from our office in a secure and safe way. At home, you can build the box following our easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide that also contains important and interesting natural history information to help ensure nesting success. We will even be available for technical help should you require it. This project is limited to the […]

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00 1 ticket left

SOLD OUT: DIY Planter Box – Father’s Day Project

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

We have sold out of this item. We still have a few warbler and owl boxes available for purchase if you're looking for a DIY project.   This Father’s Day skip the tie and let's give him something he will really appreciate! This planter box kit is an excellent stay-at-home project. It's a great opportunity to spend some special time with the man of the hour or give him a project to enjoy on his own. And it's a breeze to assemble. Made from poplar, a moderate weight hardwood, this planter has a mesh base and slats to allow drainage. It's perfect for plants, veggies, or wildflowers. The finished size is 11x23 inches with a height of 14 inches. Want one for your own? Treat yourself! This DIY kit is limited to the first 11 people to sign up, so don’t miss out - register today! Pickup date is this Saturday, June 20. Once you register, you’ll receive pick-up and assembly instructions along with contact info in case you have questions. This is the real deal. Whether you're gifting this planter box kit or getting one for yourself, this is something to be enjoyed for years to come. Register today. […]

Sold Out $45.00 – $50.00

Guided Early Morning Hike – July 28

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

C'mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let's face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls. This is our pilot "COVID-19 response hike" and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone's safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or a total of 8 people comprised of family or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes […]

$10.00

Guided Mid-Morning Hike – July 28

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

C'mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let's face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls. For everyone's safety,we can only accommodate a max of 6 people comprised of unrelated individuals, or 8 people consisting of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We created special physical distancing areas around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY […]

$10.00

Guided Early Evening Hike – July 30

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

C'mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let's face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls. This is our pilot "COVID-19 response hike" and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone's safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or 8 people comprised of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes allow for […]

$10.00

Guided Hike Late-Evening Hike – July 30

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

C'mon out for an exclusive semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let's face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls. This is our pilot "COVID-19 response hike" and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone's safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 unrelated individuals or 8 people comprised of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes allow for […]

$10.00

Guided Morning Hike – Aug 1 at 10 am

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

C'mon out for an exclusive, members-only, semi-private hike with GSWA’s own Adam Palmer to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. And let's face it, being outside is so important for our minds, bodies, and souls. For everyone's safety,we can only accommodate a max of 6 people comprised of unrelated individuals, or 8 people consisting of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We created special physical distancing areas around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. […]

$10.00

Guided Afternoon Hike – Aug 1

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

C'mon out for an exclusive, semi-private hike with GSWA to explore our Conservation Management Area (CMA). Many people have hiked our trails during the lockdown which have remained open for passive recreation. Perhaps you're one of them. But there's so much more to see, like all our recent restorations, as you tour the site with an insider. As we hike the trails of our 73-acre property, we'll share what is happening with wildlife during the summer months and talk about of the area's ecology. We'll also check out the marsh, upland beech forest and vernal wetlands. This is our pilot "COVID-19 response hike" and we will carefully manage registration. For everyone's safety, we can only accommodate a max of 6 people comprised of comprised of unrelated individuals, or 8 people consisting of family members or couples (because they can group close together). We have created special physical distancing gathering points around the trails through our stewardship days, and we will enforce physical distancing and wearing masks throughout the hike. Detailed instructions of our COVID-19 protocol will be shared with you upon registration. Restricted group sizes allow for the best safety practices, and these hikes will fill up extremely fast. ABSOLUTELY […]

$10.00