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Coffee & Tea Tasting

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

We've teamed up with two local companies to bring you some of their most scrumptious coffee and tea from around the world. Black River Roasters has everything from mild to fruity to robust, and Adagio Teas offers airy, savory, and herbal flavors. It's the perfect opportunity to discover your next favorite morning (or anytime) beverage. We'll also spike a few, just for fun! Appetizers will be provided to cleanse your palate, and everyone can play along with our fun, pub-style quiz with delightful prizes you won't want to miss. Did we mention it's free?*     Parking info: Attendees will park at Jockey Hollow Park - 586 Tempe Wick Road (just up the hill from GSWA HQ.) We will shuttle you to and from our building.  (Scroll down for a list of the coffees and teas we will sample, and to register for this event)   Black River Roasters is a local artisan coffee-roasting company whose organic coffee beans are roasted on-site, with a goal of providing "the finest cup of coffee in the most environmentally friendly way." Adagio Teas, located along the Passaic River, sources all of their products "direct from origin, giving your selections the power to enhance the lives of the artisans who […]

Get Tickets Free – $25.00

Invasive Plants Identification Hike

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

What makes a weed a weed? How can you tell your oriental bittersweet from your Japanese barberry and why should you care that you can? Invasive plants are spreading in our forests and open spaces, and harm the environment as they reduce biodiversity and resources for native wildlife. New Jersey spends millions in labor and resources to remove invasives each year. Join us on a hike through the CMA as we learn to identify New Jersey’s top ten least wanted, as well as the native species we hope to see! By the end of our hike, you will be able to identify all of the bad guys- and hopefully understand why honeysuckle isn’t so sweet and how multiflora rose can be such a thorn in the side… literally!

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Making Paper with Invasive Plants

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

When is the last time you made your very own paper? If the answer is anything between never and when I was a kid, it's time. Traditional paper comes at the cost of felling millions of trees each year, and hardly any of this paper is recycled to be reused. Let's try an alternative solution. Join us for this engaging, hands-on workshop where we will teach you how to make basic paper out of plant pulp sourced from common backyard invasive plants. If you happen to have some extra garlic mustard or phragmites growing in the backyard, now you'll know how to repurpose these invasive plants into decorative paper, and let the trees breathe a sigh of relief! Registration is required.

Get Tickets $15.00 – $40.00

Cancelled – Build Your Own Rain Barrel

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

Our apologies - this workshop has been cancelled.   When it pours, it stores! Capture the rainwater that runs through your home’s downspout and you’ll always have 55 gallons of free water available for things like watering your garden and washing your car. When the power goes out, it’s an excellent backup water source for flushing. Using a recycled, food-grade barrel and a spigot adapter kit, GSWA and Green Mojo Eco Consulting help you construct your very own rain barrel. You will take your new rain barrel home with you, and it’ll be ready for hookup to your home’s downspout immediately! Pricing: $90 to assemble, $110 to purchase outright, free to observe the workshop. Participants are responsible for transporting barrels home at the end of the workshop. Sorry, no delivery service available. This is a popular workshop so please register today as space is limited.

Sold Out Free – $110.00

Moonlit Owl Prowl Hike

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Observation Center https://goo.gl/maps/tLD3KapcRC21245c8, Harding Twp., NJ, United States

Explore New Jersey’s forests at dusk and you just might find yourself in the middle of an interrogation when you hear, "Who?! Who cooks for you?" But it's just the barred owl, who sounds like inquisitive bird, but in fact, it’s just trying to protect its turf. Want to learn more about New Jersey’s owls? Then you don’t want to miss this early-evening hike with GSWA's Hazel England, and conservation biologist, Dr. Emile DeVito. The Great Swamp Wildlife Observation Center is prime owl-spotting habitat and a perfect spot for Dr. DeVito to demonstrate his owl-calling expertise. With a little luck, you might just hear (or even see) some of these stealthy night flyers as they move in to investigate the mysterious sounds.

Sold Out Free – $40.00

Music Festival

Hartley Farms Polo Field Spring Valley Road, Harding Township, NJ, United States

This event is rain or shine! Online ticketing is now closed, tickets available at the gate only 9 Hartley Farms Rd, Morristown 07960 Adults   $25 Students   $10 13 and under   FREE Great Swamp, Great Music!   Spread out a blanket or bring your lawn chairs. This live Music Festival features 4 of our favorite local bands: Not Enough Jeffs The Gammon Brothers Hub Hollow Stomp Box Get comfy under the tent or relax and enjoy the sunshine out in the polo field for this family-friendly event. Get a bite to eat from a variety of food vendors, grab a drink, and be sure to leave some room for ice cream, served out of a 1950’s custom ice cream truck. You’ll also want to browse these historic grounds and check out the unique and interesting items for sale by our local merchandise vendors. Food vendors: Cafe Beethoven of Chatham - Hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken & salads Minuteman Smokehouse & Grill - BBQ pork, chicken & ribs, grilled veggies, beans, cornbread, desserts Delicious New Jersey Ice Cream Beverages: Beer and wine (with proper ID) served from an antique fire truck provided by Washington House Restaurant Soda and iced tea from our "Swamp Shack"  Free water - […]

Free – $20.00

Create a Walking Stick Workshop

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

Come out and learn a new skill! Join GSWA and retired Science teacher turned walking-stick-guru for a fun-filled DIY workshop. Learn how to make your very own walking stick and hit the trails with confidence. You will choose from a variety of rough sticks including red cedar, maple, beech, and iron wood to get the custom look you want. At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with a fully-finished product and the knowledge of how to create more walking sticks on your own! All tools and safety equipment will be provided. Space is extremely limited so don't miss out. Price: $30 for members, $35 for non-members.

Sold Out $30.00 – $35.00

Water Chestnut Pull & Cleanup at Kitchell Pond

Kitchell Pond 75 Kitchell Road, Morristown, New Jersey

Please help us rescue Kitchell Pond! With the use of canoes we will pull water chestnuts from the pond. Prefer to remain on land? You can help rid the banks of other invasive plants and trash. What is a water chestnut and why are we pulling it? Water chestnuts are invasive aquatic plants that have become a major nuisance in New Jersey’s lakes, ponds, and marshes. The plants form thick, floating mats of vegetation creating a hazard for boaters and other water recreators. These mats also inhibit light penetration into the water which impacts aquatic organisms and can lead to fish kills. Persistent removal of plants via hand-pulling can dramatically reduce a population over time. It takes many hands to make a significant impact, and we hope you’ll pitch in for this important work. This event is cosponsored by Morris County Park Commission. Registration is requested.

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Breakfast Briefing: 2017 Water Quality Report Card

Madison Library 39 Keep St,, Madison, NJ, United States

The #1 question we always hear is, "so how's the water?" This is your opportunity to come out and learn about the water quality along your stretch of the Passaic River. Sandra LaVigne, Director of Water Quality Programs at GSWA,  will present the 2017 Water Quality Report Card. She will give a brief talk on the health of our streams both throughout the Great Swamp watershed and the region of the Passaic River between Millington Gorge and Stanley Ave. Park in Chatham. You’ll also get an update on our downstream Passaic River expansion sampling, and our plans to develop and rollout the new microplastics protocol. Registration is required. Want a sneak-peak at the report card? Click here

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Volunteer Workday at the CMA

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

Calling all volunteers! We need your help in maintaining and improving our 73-acre Conservation Management Area. These forested wetlands in Harding Township, located within the Great Swamp watershed, are part of a developing open-space greenway upstream of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, NJ. Tasks will include trail maintenance, fence repair, and invasive plant removal. Lighter tasks will also be available. Bring your best energy and enthusiasm! Conditions may be wet or muddy. Long pants, sturdy shoes or boots are encouraged. We’ll bring the coffee and donuts to help fuel you along. Participants under 14 must be accompanied by a parent - community service hours can be earned for your school. Registration is required so we know how much of everything to bring. Can't make this date? That's okay because we will be conducting these volunteer work days the second Saturday of every month through December, 2018. Register for one or more of our cleanups on the "Events" section of our website. Please download the Volunteer Waiver form, complete, and bring with you.  Volunteer Information: ➢ We will: mulch, plant, trail and boardwalk construction, fence repair, remove invasive species etc. ➢ We recommend wearing long pants, long […]

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