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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  […]

Spring “Quaran-green” Photo Challenge

Looking for a great reason to step outdoors? How about a photo challenge with a chance to win a $25 e-gift card 2 times a week! We are offering 2 challenges per week throughout May and the first week of June for a total of 9 - each focusing on a different theme that we will provide you. At the end of each challenge, GSWA staffers will vote on the top 3 photos. The first place photo wins the $25 e-gift card, and the other 2 receive bragging rights as honorable mentions. We will repeat this process until the end of May. As a finale, GSWA staffers will select one photo among all of the submissions as an overall contest winner. This earns the contestant the title of "Best in Show" and the final $25 e-gift card.      Challenge #3 winning photo by Keara G. of Collingswood, NJ / Theme: Biodiversity       You may submit up to 3 photos for each theme/challenge. Be sure to: caption your photo  mention the theme include your name and your town   Final Challenge #9: Starts Fri, May 29 @ 9 am / ends Fri, June 5 @ 9 am Theme: […]

Screech Owl Box – DIY Kit

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

Kit Pickup* Saturday, May 2, 9 - 11 AM Location: GSWA Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ Cost: $35/GSWA members, $40/non-members (Box retails for $60) We’ve got a new 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 […]

Get Tickets $35.00 – $40.00

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