May Day Hike
Sunday, May 1, 5-6:30 p.m.
GSWA's Conservation Management Area, Tiger Lily Ln, Harding Township
Long ago young maidens would arise and wash their faces in the dew on May Day to stay young forever. We can’t promise eternal youth, but we do promise you’ll feel rejuvenated after a spring hike around the 50 acres of GSWA’s Conservation Management Area. Listen for returning neo-tropical migrant birds, watch for wildflower blooms peeking out and enjoy the frog chorus in a gentle family-friendly hike along the trails of GSWA’s flagship restoration area.
A Passaic River Journey...in Words and Pictures
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
GSWA Offices, 568 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown
Local area resident and West Morris Mendham High School teacher Bruce Taterka, and his paddling companion Juergen Englerth, paddled the entire length of the Passaic River from source to sea. They completed their journey in stages whenever free time allowed over the last several years. Bruce and Juergan will share their incredible stories and pictures about this fascinating trip along one of the most interesting rivers in New Jersey. Through changing river widths, seasons, economic conditions and habitats see the Passaic through a kayak paddlers perspective and camera! Enjoy wine, snacks and a Passaic river cocktail created especially for the evening!
These programs are free for members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five or over and $30 per family. Register at www.greatswamp.org.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tomorrow Night at GSWA...
...David Wheeler will be here, author of Wild New Jersey! We are so excited to have him here and would love for everyone to join us. The program will begin at 7 pm and end around 9 pm and will be held at 568 Tempe Wick Rd. in Morristown, NJ.
There is no cost to members, for non-member adults it will be $10, $5 for children under five years old, and $30 per family.
For more information on Mr. Wheeler please visit his website and the release for tomorrow night.
http://wildnewjersey.tv/2011/03/22/wild-nj-road-trip-wild-new-jersey-slithers-to-the-great-swamp.aspx?ref=rss
For more information on GSWA or any questions, please visit http://www.greatswamp.org/ or call 973-538-3500
See you tomorrow night!
There is no cost to members, for non-member adults it will be $10, $5 for children under five years old, and $30 per family.
For more information on Mr. Wheeler please visit his website and the release for tomorrow night.
http://wildnewjersey.tv/2011/03/22/wild-nj-road-trip-wild-new-jersey-slithers-to-the-great-swamp.aspx?ref=rss
For more information on GSWA or any questions, please visit http://www.greatswamp.org/ or call 973-538-3500
See you tomorrow night!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
An Evening with David Wheeler
David Wheeler, author of “Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State’” will be the special guest of GSWA where he’ll give a presentation on his exploration of our state’s biodiversity. Refreshments will be served. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. For additional information on Mr. Wheeler and his new book, visit wildnewjersey.tv. Pre-register for this event by visiting www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
The event will be held from 7-9pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association (568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp).
We would love to see all of you there!
The event will be held from 7-9pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association (568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp).
We would love to see all of you there!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Scott Baxter-Green and GSWA Present Breakfast Briefing
The Great Swamp Watershed Association and Scott Baxter-Green, Water Quality Manager with NJ American Water will discuss water quality concerns and maintaining the underground infrastructure. The program will begin at 8 am and go until appx. 9:30 at GSWA Headquarters: 568 Tempe Wick Rd, Morristown, NJ. The program will be free for GSWA members, $10 for non-member adults, $5 for non-member children under five, and $30 per family (if non-members.) To become a member and attend most programs for no additional cost please visit http://www.greatswamp.org/ or inquire on the day of the Breakfast Briefing. To pre-register please visit our website (above,) email ddolan@greatswamp.org, or call 973-538-3500 x 22. Hope to see you there!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Spring Programs at GSWA
Great Swamp Watershed Association's Spring Programs
March 8 – Breakfast Briefing: Current Drinking Water Issues, 8-9:30am at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association and Scott Baxter-Green, Water Quality Manager with NJ American Water, to learn about upcoming water quality concerns and maintaining the underground infrastructure. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. A continental breakfast is included. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
March 24 – An Evening with Author David Wheeler, 7-9pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. David Wheeler, author of “Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State’” will be the special guest of GSWA where he’ll give a presentation on his exploration of our state’s biodiversity. Refreshments will be served. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. For additional information on Mr. Wheeler and his new book, visit wildnewjersey.tv. Pre-register for this event by visiting www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22
March 26 – Project WET Workshop, Saturday, March 26, 9am-3pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. This workshop is an interdisciplinary, supplemental water education program for K-12 formal and non-formal educators who will experience activities they can use to teach all kinds of water concepts – from the water cycle to water properties, aquatic ecosystems and water pollution prevention. Cost is $15 and includes breakfast. To register, visit www.greatswamp.org or contact Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education and Outreach, by calling 973-538-3500.
April 12 – Breakfast Briefing: Rain Barrel Workshop, 8-9:30am at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association and Ken Sicknick from the Morris County Soil Conservation District to learn all about rain barrels and how to build one yourself. There will also be a limited number of rain barrels available for purchase. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. A continental breakfast is included. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
April 15 – Moonlight Hike, 7-8:30pm at the Cross Estate, Leddell Rd., Morristown National Historical Park. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association for a guided night hike at the beautiful Cross Estate. We’ll listen for watershed animal inhabitants while we play some games to learn more about sharpening our night senses. Revel in being out after dark without a flashlight! Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 1 – May Day Hike, 5-6:30pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association’s Conservation Management Area on Tiger Lily Lane in Harding Twp. Join GSWA for a guided spring hike around the 50 acres of the CMA, where we’ll listen for returning neo-tropical migrant birds, watch for wildflower blooms peeking out and enjoy the frog chorus in this gentle family-friendly hike along the trails of GSWA’s flagship restoration area. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 5 – Water We All About? Wine and Movie Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Share wine, cheese and conversation on a selection of hot topic movies on water-related issues. We’ll view and discuss selected portions of “Flow” and “Tapped,” both award-winning documentaries highlighting different aspects of the worldwide water industry. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 15 – Become a “stream team” volunteer by attending GSWA’s Visual Stream Assessment Training on Sunday, May 15, 9:30am-12:30pm. This one-day session teaches volunteers how to help the Great Swamp Watershed Association gather information on stream depth and width, observed wildlife and plants and the condition of the water’s surface and stream banks. The training includes both a classroom session and a local field trip. Interested volunteers should contact Kelley Curran, GSWA’s Director of Water Quality Programs, at 973-538-3500 or kcurran@greatswamp.org.
**To register or obtain additional information please visit our website at www.greatswamp.org
March 8 – Breakfast Briefing: Current Drinking Water Issues, 8-9:30am at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association and Scott Baxter-Green, Water Quality Manager with NJ American Water, to learn about upcoming water quality concerns and maintaining the underground infrastructure. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. A continental breakfast is included. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
March 24 – An Evening with Author David Wheeler, 7-9pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. David Wheeler, author of “Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State’” will be the special guest of GSWA where he’ll give a presentation on his exploration of our state’s biodiversity. Refreshments will be served. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. For additional information on Mr. Wheeler and his new book, visit wildnewjersey.tv. Pre-register for this event by visiting www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22
March 26 – Project WET Workshop, Saturday, March 26, 9am-3pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. This workshop is an interdisciplinary, supplemental water education program for K-12 formal and non-formal educators who will experience activities they can use to teach all kinds of water concepts – from the water cycle to water properties, aquatic ecosystems and water pollution prevention. Cost is $15 and includes breakfast. To register, visit www.greatswamp.org or contact Hazel England, GSWA Director of Education and Outreach, by calling 973-538-3500.
April 12 – Breakfast Briefing: Rain Barrel Workshop, 8-9:30am at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association and Ken Sicknick from the Morris County Soil Conservation District to learn all about rain barrels and how to build one yourself. There will also be a limited number of rain barrels available for purchase. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. A continental breakfast is included. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
April 15 – Moonlight Hike, 7-8:30pm at the Cross Estate, Leddell Rd., Morristown National Historical Park. Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association for a guided night hike at the beautiful Cross Estate. We’ll listen for watershed animal inhabitants while we play some games to learn more about sharpening our night senses. Revel in being out after dark without a flashlight! Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 1 – May Day Hike, 5-6:30pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association’s Conservation Management Area on Tiger Lily Lane in Harding Twp. Join GSWA for a guided spring hike around the 50 acres of the CMA, where we’ll listen for returning neo-tropical migrant birds, watch for wildflower blooms peeking out and enjoy the frog chorus in this gentle family-friendly hike along the trails of GSWA’s flagship restoration area. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 5 – Water We All About? Wine and Movie Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Harding Twp. Share wine, cheese and conversation on a selection of hot topic movies on water-related issues. We’ll view and discuss selected portions of “Flow” and “Tapped,” both award-winning documentaries highlighting different aspects of the worldwide water industry. Free for GSWA members. The fee for non-members is $10 per adult, $5 for each child five and over, and $30 per family. To learn more and pre-register, visit www.greatswamp.org or call 973-538-3500 x22.
May 15 – Become a “stream team” volunteer by attending GSWA’s Visual Stream Assessment Training on Sunday, May 15, 9:30am-12:30pm. This one-day session teaches volunteers how to help the Great Swamp Watershed Association gather information on stream depth and width, observed wildlife and plants and the condition of the water’s surface and stream banks. The training includes both a classroom session and a local field trip. Interested volunteers should contact Kelley Curran, GSWA’s Director of Water Quality Programs, at 973-538-3500 or kcurran@greatswamp.org.
**To register or obtain additional information please visit our website at www.greatswamp.org
Friday, February 11, 2011
Calling All Volunteers!
Come out and join GSWA on Saturday April 9th, 9:30 a.m- noon to tackle pollution and clean up Loantaka Brook as part of National River Cleanup 2011.
Presented by American Rivers, National River Cleanup raises public awareness of the magnitude of trash accumulating in our nation's waterways. GSWA will again be supporting this program with our annual spring cleaning of Loantaka Brook, the most polluted stream in our watershed because of its proximity to major roadways and the heavy use of Loantaka Reservation for outdoor recreation.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kelley Curran, Director of Water Quality Programs at 973-538-3500 x 16 or kcurran@greatswamp.org
Presented by American Rivers, National River Cleanup raises public awareness of the magnitude of trash accumulating in our nation's waterways. GSWA will again be supporting this program with our annual spring cleaning of Loantaka Brook, the most polluted stream in our watershed because of its proximity to major roadways and the heavy use of Loantaka Reservation for outdoor recreation.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kelley Curran, Director of Water Quality Programs at 973-538-3500 x 16 or kcurran@greatswamp.org
Friday, January 28, 2011
Loantaka Watershed Grant Announced
The NJ DEP has granted $300,000 to GSWA to implement agricultural pollution control projects to reduce pathogens and nutrient loadings in the Loantaka Watershed.
"Funded through federal Clean Water Act grants, the projects are designed to reduce the nonpoint source pollution to restore and protect water quality in priority watersheds. Nonpoint source pollution results from animal waste, fertilizers, motor vehicle fluids, litter and other pollutants that are washed into local waterways by stormwater runoff." (Daily Record)
We are very eager to begin work on this project and hope you will continue to follow our blog for project updates!
For the Daily Record's full article please click here:
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110128/COMMUNITIES/110127064/1005/NEWS01/NJ-to-spend--800-000-on-Troy-Brook--Great-Swamp
"Funded through federal Clean Water Act grants, the projects are designed to reduce the nonpoint source pollution to restore and protect water quality in priority watersheds. Nonpoint source pollution results from animal waste, fertilizers, motor vehicle fluids, litter and other pollutants that are washed into local waterways by stormwater runoff." (Daily Record)
We are very eager to begin work on this project and hope you will continue to follow our blog for project updates!
For the Daily Record's full article please click here:
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110128/COMMUNITIES/110127064/1005/NEWS01/NJ-to-spend--800-000-on-Troy-Brook--Great-Swamp
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