The cool forests and boardwalks of our 53 acre Conservation Management Area are the perfect place to escape to on warm late-spring evenings. With the forest in full bloom, Great Swamp Watershed Association Director of Education and Outreach, Hazel England will guide you in identifying spring ephemerals and lead you to explore the numerous vernal pools filled with frogs, tadpoles, and frog eggs. Hiking is on our flat mulch and boardwalk trails in Harding Township. Registration required. Register below or by calling 973-538-3500.      

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Our Downstream Adventures series continues with this glacial wetlands edition! Join us in visiting Great Swamp’s “sister-swamp” -- Troy Meadows is a 3,100 acre nature preserve in Parsippany-Troy Hills. Along with Great Swamp, it makes up a large remnant of Glacial Lake Passaic. Troy Meadows was once the largest freshwater marsh and highest quality inland wetland in New Jersey and but is now under threat of development. There is just so much abundant and unique plant and animal life here to explore!  Your guide, GSWA Education Associate, Dan Ross, leads an adventure through the wetlands in search of the flora and fauna that call this treasure home! Your organizer will contact you with exact parking information. Also, please wear knee boots if you have them or otherwise long pants- some areas are overgrown with prickly vegetation. Registration required. Register here or call (973) 538-3500.

Grab your kayak or canoe and join GSWA for an immersive river journey as we paddle downstream on the Passaic River. During your trip, you will explore the calm waters of the Passaic and learn about riverine habitat, the plants and animals specialized to this environment as well as some local history. You must bring your own boat, paddles, and personal flotation device (PFD). You will not be able to join the guided paddle without a PFD, which will be inspected before we leave. You should be dressed to get wet (including your shoes) and bring your own water. You will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participation. Registration is required. We have a limited space available. Register for this event through this page or by calling 973-538- 3500.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Experience our trails in a new light - moonlight! Join Education Director, Hazel England, on a warm summer's moonlit night through our conservation management area and learn to identify owls, bats, and other creatures of the night by their sounds and habits. Note: This hike will take place over dark, uneven and sometimes slippery terrain - please dress according to the weather and wear sturdy hiking boots. Registration required. Register now or by calling 973-358-3500

Witness breathtaking views of New York City from one of the largest tracts of preserved land in New Jersey. Continue your exploration of the Watchung Mountains with our education associate, Dan Ross, and take the opportunity to explore this gorgeous Passaic County Park. On this hike, you will explore new trail systems and find native wildlife in their preparation for the long cold months to follow. You truly won’t want to miss this third installment of our downstream adventures series! Please note: This is a difficult hike of considerable elevation. Registration required.  Register online at GreatSwamp.org or call (973) 538-3500. Please note: Newspaper listings for our event are out-of-date. The start time has changed to 4:00 pm. Please plan accordingly.