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Become a FrogWatcher

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

Like frogs? Hop on over to GSWA for a hands-on "citizen science" training session to become an official FrogWatch volunteer. Eric Jackson, Environmental Educator at Hartshorn Arboretum, will teach you how to distinguish between a spring peeper and a wood frog and how to identify many other local frogs and toads. Come out and learn about our amphibian friends and if you're so inspired, Eric will train you how to properly log and report your sightings in a nationwide database. Your observations are important! The information you collect helps establish long-term and large-scale data on amphibian populations. It's fun for the whole family, and this training session is free! Registration is required.

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Sunday Series Hike – Rifle Camp Park at Garrett Mountain

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

Join us on a journey through the "yellow trail" of the scenic and historic Rifle Camp Park which sits on the ridgeline of Garret Mountain in Passaic County. 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 a perfect location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. Rifle Camp Park got its name from the fact that Major James Parr’s rifle corps camped in the area that eventually become the park. Bring your camera and wear your hiking boots. Directions: In your GPS, search for Rifle Camp Park and follow those directions. We will meet at the second parking lot on Rifle Camp Rd. If you have problems with directions the day of, call Adam at 908-399-5610.

Get Tickets Free – $40.00

POSTPONED: Vernal Pool After-Dark Exploration Hike

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

With temperatures rising, the forest floor will be hopping with new life as frogs and other amphibians crowd into shallow basins of water to breed and lay their eggs. These areas are better known as vernal pools. They are an important type of wetlands in need of protection in New Jersey. This annual nighttime exploration provides a fun, outdoor learning experience for kids and adults alike. Discover the differences between a spring peeper, a chorus frog, and a wood frog. Learn how to tell the difference between salamander and frog eggs. And learn how all that we appreciate about springtime depends upon a few unassuming puddles of water on the forest floor.   Warm clothing and waterproof hiking boots are strongly recommended, and don’t forget your flashlight. Registration is required.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

CANCELLED: “Green” Your Closet

Livingston Public Library 10 Robert H Harp Dr.,, Livingston, NJ, United States

Green isn't your color?  That's okay - we're talking eco-friendly green. Join Megan Meiklejohn, Transparency Manager at EILEEN FISHER, as she digs into the unseen impacts of our clothing; from the farm to the dyehouse to your closet. Additionally, Claire Whitcomb, Madison Environmental Commission Chair and a longtime writer at EILEEN FISHER, will share the basics of building a mindful wardrobe. Learn how to: identify which fibers are most sustainable, shop for simple, quality clothes, and make sustainable choices about washing. She will also discuss repairing and caring for your clothes, and locating resources for recycling textiles at the end of their life. Co-sponsored by GSWA and Livingston Public Library. This event is free and open to all. Registration is required.

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POSTPONED: DIY: Build a Warbler Bird Box

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

Join us for a fun-filled evening that's for the birds! Come learn about the beautiful little yellow songbirds, Prothonotary Warblers, and their nesting habits - along with those of similar birds. The talk will be followed by constructing your very own Warbler nest box to take home and enjoy. This workshop is limited to the first 16 people to register. The cost is $40/bird box and covers the presentation, all materials and light snacks. Registration is required. This workshop is sponsored by Investors Bank of Madison, NJ.

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Make-at-home Warbler Nest Box – Ongoing!

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

Frustrated that all the fun events are currently cancelled? We feel the same way! But we have a solution. We have turned our upcoming "Maker Workshop" for a prothonotory warbler nest building into a make at home event.  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 18 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.   PICK UP TIME:   9 am - 11 am, Saturday […]

Get Tickets $30.00 – $35.00

POSTPONED: Spring has Sprung Hike at the CMA

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

Nature is blooming all around and the critters of our Conservation Management Area are fully awake after a long winter's nap. So, gather up your family and hop on over to check out all the activity at this pre-Easter hike. While the birds are busy making their nests, wood frog tadpoles can be seen swimming about, spring peepers and forest frogs will be calling from the cattail marsh pond, and the woodpeckers will resume drumming at the trees that are starting to bloom. Come reconnect with nature and our woodland friends at this relaxing morning hike.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

POSTPONED: Breakfast Briefing: 2019 Water Quality Report Card

Location to be announced - please check back Water – you drink it, you bathe your children it in, you sustain your gardens with it. So, don’t you want to know what’s in it? Don’t leave it to your imagination. At Great Swamp Watershed Association, we spend a lot of time in the water all year 'round examining what's going on along your stretch of the Passaic River and beyond. And with all the water quality monitoring we’ve conducted, we have lots of interesting information to share. Come get the low-down from GSWA Director of Water Quality, Sandra LaVigne, as she takes you on a virtual tour of the Passaic River from Mendham through Florham Park to Livingston. She will also outline the plan to expand our sampling on the Passaic further downstream to Little Falls and will provide a readout on GSWA's first full year of microplastics sampling. This is your opportunity get the facts and ask your questions. Registration is required.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

POSTPONED: Whooo Wants to Build a Screech Owl Box?

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

Join us for a workshop that is sure to be a hoot! Enjoy an evening of information and a little elbow grease. We will kick-off the workshop by learning about the elusive, silent hunters of the night - owls, followed by the hands-on portion. GSWA will provide you with everything you need to build your own Screech Owl box to take home and hang in your yard. Eastern Screech Owls reside local year-round and adjust well to human presence. Hanging a Screech Owl box is a great way to attract these fascinating birds to your backyard allowing you and your family to experience their seasonal nesting and roosting habits and year-round activities. This workshop is limited to the first 16 people to sign up, so don't miss out and register today! $40 covers the talk, all supplies and light snacks.

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt

Our official stay-at-home scavenger hunt has ended, but you can still play for the sake of getting outside and enjoying the benefits of nature. Click the links below to download the game cards. Happy hunting!   Don't let the stay-at-home order get you down! We know everyone is hunkering down at home right now and we want to help you to get outside, have some fun, and explore and observe the natural world, even if that is only your own backyard and neighborhood!  GSWA's Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt is an easy family friendly activity to get you outside wherever you are! How to Play: Each Friday at 5 pm, a new scavenger hunt will be uploaded to this event page and be announced on our social media feeds. Look for the “GSWA Stay at Home Scavenger hunt icon ….”Download this scavenger hunt, and spend the next week exploring your backyard or neighborhood to complete the hunt. See how many of the list you can find.  Be creative and have fun exploring! Official Rules  Week 4 deadline: MONDAY, May 4 at 9am Week 4 List    ♣    Week 4 Bingo card Previous Weeks Week 3 List    ♣    Week 3 Bingo card Week 2 List  […]