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POSTPONED: How’s the Water? GSWA Water Quality Report Card Webinar

Zoom Webinar NJ, United States

This program has been postponed. It will be rescheduled as an in-person Breakfast Briefing. Please stay tuned...    How's the water? That is the most common question we get from onlookers when we are out collecting water quality samples. Join Sandra LaVigne, GSWA's Director of Water Quality Programs, for an in-depth recap on the health of our streams and water quality data results from 2022. Bring your questions for the Q&A session at the end. A Zoom link will be sent to you post-registration. “The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Free – $40.00

Signs of Spring Hike @ Rifle Park

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

SEE BELOW FOR MEETUP LOCATION   Join us on a journey through the trails of Rifle Camp Park and catch a glimpse of American history - this spot served as an excellent location for George Washington’s troops to observe British movements during the Revolutionary War in 1780. For you birders, this is the beginning of the spring warbler migration. Bring your camera and wear your hiking boots for this unique and historic hike. Meetup location: We will meet at the Carnie Bragg parking lot (the first lot to the left, follow signs for camping/camp sites) in Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 https://goo.gl/maps/TFPCBhdDau2QW5ef8

$10.00 – $25.00

POSTPONED: Madison & The Chathams Town-wide Yard Sale

Despite wanting to hold this community event rain or shine, the weather forecast for April 29 calls for continuous and heavy rain. Therefore, we've made the difficult decision to postpone it to Saturday, May 6. We realize this may be a big inconvenience, but feel it is necessary. We will email all registrants to confirm if you wish to be on the map for the new date. Note: You are welcome to hold a yard sale on your own on April 29 and you can also be on the map for next week if you choose to do both Saturdays. Please direct any immediate concerns to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at [email protected]   Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 26 @ 11:55 PM to get your address and sale items on the map.  CHECK BACK HERE ON April 28 FOR A DIGITAL MAP OF ALL YARD SALE PARTICIPANTS AND A LIST OF SALE ITEMS. These documents will also be shared in local media and on town sites. One person's trash is another person's treasure. Now is the time to start checking your closets, basement, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale at […]

$10.00

MAY 6 – 9am-2pm: Madison & The Chathams Town-wide Yard Sale

Saturday looks like a great day for a community yard sale! With approximately 90 Chathams  & Madison residents participating, you're sure to find some great deals! Below are links to the digital map of yard sale host sites and a list of sale items by address. Check out both links ahead of time and plan your course of action to get outside and shop sustainably!           Click to view DIGITAL MAP Click to view SALE ITEMS by ADDRESS Please direct any questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at [email protected]   FOR YARD SALE HOSTS - Frequently Asked Questions: Should I put up a sign if I’m on the map?  Yes. Signs will attract additional customers who are just driving by. Who do I contact with questions?  Please direct all questions to the Environmental Commission of The Chathams and Madison at [email protected] What should I do with my yard sale leftovers?  Our goal is to have the yard sale be zero waste. Contact following organizations to arrange pickups of your leftovers: Vietnam Veterans of America (vva.org) Lupus Foundation of America (Lupuspickup.org) GreenDrop (gogreendrop.com) Market Street Mission - clothing only, please (marketstreet.org) In addition, […]

$10.00

SOLD OUT – “Members Only” Twilight Hike at the Refuge

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - Bluebird Parking Lot Bluebird Parking Lot, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NJ, United States

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email.   Thank you for being a GSWA Member! To show you our appreciation, we want to take you on a special behind-the-scenes hike at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Come out and benefit from the wealth of natural history knowledge from your GSWA hike leaders. This time of year, flowers are in bloom, birds like red-bellied woodpeckers are nesting everywhere, wood froglets can be seen in mass around the vernal ponds, and we may even spot a red fox. We will be on the lookout for all this and more. Not a member? Not a problem.  You can join below and c'mon along! Once you establish your membership, you will need to come back here and register for this event.   This is your special "back stage pass" to take in all the beauty of the amazing lands that form part of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Management area. NOTE:  We will meet at the Bluebird Parking Lot

Free

SOLD OUT – Late-day Paddle: Great Piece Meadows

Great Piece Meadows 2 Camp Ln, Fairfield, New Jersey

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email.   Late-Day Paddle: 4:30-6:00 PM Enjoy a peaceful, late-day paddle as we head up into Great Piece Meadows with a small group of people to explore a central portion of the Passaic River. The preserved area of Great Piece Meadows is known for its slow, quite twists and turns. It’s home to wildlife such as great blue heron, salamanders, turtles, mink, muskrat and more. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be comfortable on the water, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. Life vests will be provided. We will meet up at the Fairfield parking lot.  IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers […]

$30.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT – Evening Paddle: Great Piece Meadows

Great Piece Meadows 2 Camp Ln, Fairfield, New Jersey

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email. Evening Paddle: 6:30-8:00 PM Enjoy a peaceful evening paddle as we head up into Great Piece Meadows with a small group of people to explore a central portion of the Passaic River. The preserved area of Great Piece Meadows is known for its slow, quite twists and turns. It’s home to wildlife such as great blue heron, salamanders, turtles, mink, muskrat and more. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be comfortable on the water, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. Life vests will be provided. We will meet up at the Fairfield parking lot.  IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will […]

$30.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT- Pre-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic

Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email.   Pre-Sunset Paddle: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Ease into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience beautiful golden hour from the water, you may also be visited by some great blue heron, turtles, and other wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be comfortable on the water, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. Life vests will be provided.   IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will collect completed forms before put-in. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. The […]

$30.00 – $40.00

SOLD OUT-Sunset Paddle on the Passaic

Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ

If you cannot attend, please email [email protected] to cancel so we can invite the next person on the waitlist email.   Sunset Paddle: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ease into your weekend with a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. As you experience the sunset from the water, you may also be visited by some great blue heron, turtles, and other wildlife that uses the stream corridor as habitat and migration route. Children 8 and up are welcome. All participants 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent. There are 7 spots available per session – only 2 spots per registration. All participants must be able to swim, be comfortable on the water, and wear clothes and footwear that can (and will) get wet and muddy. Life vests will be provided.   IMPORTANT – Kayak Waiver: Each participant MUST submit one of the forms below. If the person is under the age of 18 then a parent or guardian must sign their form and assume responsibility for the minor. Please complete, sign and bring the form(s) with you. The organizers will collect completed forms before put-in. Adult Attendee Minor Attendee The meet up location is Essex County Environmental Center. The GSWA […]

$30.00 – $40.00

CANCELLED- Volunteer for CMA Stewardship Day – June 21st

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

Due to scheduling issues with our staff, we will have to cancel the June 21st CMA stewardship day. If you are still interested in volunteering, we have 2 other CMA Stewardship days on July 7th and July 14th Ready to get a little dirty and sweaty in the swamp? Need community service hours? College students, are you looking for something worthy to add to your resume?! Join us on Wednesday at the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) to help us steward the land. We will work from 12:30PM to 3:30PM and enjoy some well-earned snacks provided by GSWA Director of Land Stewardship, Hazel England. We could really use your help getting our CMA tidied up by helping us with the following tasks: Carry in lumber • Build and elevate boardwalks which allows hikers to get through flooded areas • Clear branches and limbs from recent storms • Remove invasive plants • Spread woodchips on our trails. Be sure to wear long pants, long sleeves, and hiking boots or old shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a hat and a reusable water bottle. We will provide bug spray, sun block, gloves, and all tools you will need. You’ll work hard, […]