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The Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt May 19, 2012 The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GreatSwamp.org) is proud to inaugurate a new event this May that will spotlight amazing sites of natural, cultural, and historic interest found throughout the 55-square-mile Great Swamp watershed. The first Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, and its goal is to help you enjoy a day outdoors and take you to places you might... View event details...

Unlocking the Secrets of Great Swamp's Smallest Creatures May 22, 2012 Macroinvertebrates—known outside of scientific circles as bugs, worms, mollusks and other small, spineless creatures—are useful when it comes to studying water quality and environmental conditions in and around a stream. For instance, dragonflies, aquatic snails, and flatworms can indicate whether the water in a stream is truly clean. Dr. Lee Pollock, retired Drew University Professor of... View event details...

LEED-certified Green Residence Tour May 30, 2012 Ever wondered what you could do to your home to make it a more environmentally friendly place to live? Join the Great Swamp Watershed Association on Wednesday, May 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a unique tour highlighting the planning and implementation that goes into constructing a LEED-certified home. You don't know that LEED actually stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental... View event details...

Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Jun 1, 2012   Join us on June 1st or 2nd for the Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at Schiff Nature Preserve. Attendees have the option to hike out to Woodbadge Lodge on our beautiful trails to see these beautiful inspiring films.   Tickets are $15. Film descriptions and full info at www.schiffnaturepreserve.org/filmfest Door prizes and a campfire for kids ages 8and up.  View event details...

Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Jun 2, 2012   Join us on June 1st or 2nd for the Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at Schiff Nature Preserve. Attendees have the option to hike out to Woodbadge Lodge on our beautiful trails to see these beautiful inspiring films.   Tickets are $15. Film descriptions and full info at www.schiffnaturepreserve.org/filmfest Door prizes and a campfire for kids... View event details...

Wildlife Photography Workshop Jun 2, 2012 Looking for a new perspective on Mother Nature? What about the perspective you get by looking through the lense of your camera? If you have ever wondered how wildlife photographers get all those amazing pictures of birds, bugs, and mammals that seem to live the majority of their lives out of good camera range, you will want to join the Great Swamp Watershed Association for our Wildlife... View event details...

Get Outside! Volunteer Workday in Great Swamp Jun 16, 2012 Volunteer for Great Swamp Watershed Association‘s late-spring workday on Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at our 53-acre Conservation Management Area (CMA) in Harding, NJ. All people age 15 and up are welcome to help us maintain and improve access to this secluded natural treasure. Tasks will include creating a seating and picnic area at the property entrance, removing... View event details...