Want to attract juncos, who winter in NJ? Plant asters or coneflowers in your yard for a native diet of seeds for this birdfeeder visitor!
Bird-friendly native plant info greatswamp.org/native-plant-s
#NationalBirdFeedingMonth #BirdsOfTwitter
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A few pictures from today's scout for this coming Monday hike at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Enjoy these views & more in-person - reserve a spot for 6 pm 2/6/23 hike by going to greatswamp.org/event/snow-moo. Registration is required.
#FullMoonHike #NJHike #MorrisCountyNJ
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Experience the February #fullmoon known as the “Snow Moon” for yourself, bundle up and get outside on this relaxing #nighthike. Reserve your spot on 2/6/23 6 pm hike at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge at greatswamp.org/event/snow-moo.
#NJHikes #NJHikingTrails #MorrisCountyNJ
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay!
The 2023 theme is Revive & Restore Degraded Wetlands. Here's our story of the GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA) restoration.
Come visit 3.5mi of boardwalk & mulched trails for walking, hiking, & nature study in Harding. greatswamp.org/conservation-m
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Still plenty of time to sign up for Virtual Challenge! You have till 3/26 to complete & support GSWA's mission of protecting & preserving the water & land of the Passaic River region. Go to bit.ly/3XoXk0h.
Sponsorship Opportunities-email virtualrun@greatswamp.org
Black History Month - Environmentalist Edition.
Meet Charles Young, first Black National Park Superintendent...first Black military attaché, first Black colonel, & highest-ranking Black person in U.S. military until his death > bit.ly/3DASULZ
Photo: Library of Congress
February is #NationalBirdFeedingMonth
The birds have it tough in the winter. Extend a hand out to our flying friends in your bird feeder and get ready for planting your Native Plant Garden.
To hear the full song “Robin Redbreast” from 1907, visit publicdomainreview.org/collection/rob
On Friday, as PFSAs Lunch & Learn was held...over in Berkeley Heights Ginger & Hazel taught at the for twice-exceptional, or 2e, learners. GSWA's programming was hands-on & they asked many questions about the Passaic River, watershed life, & more. See U again in May!
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Celebrate President’s Day with a relaxing, family-friendly, guided tour of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge’s Orange Trail on February 20th at 1 PM. Registration required at greatswamp.org/event/presiden.
#NewJerseyHikes #NewJerseyHiking #NJHikingTrails
#NJHiking #MorrisCountyNJ
One week into #GSWAVirtualChallenge-days longer & colder!
Outside exercise can be invigorating if dressed for it. Hydrate - body needs clean, fresh water to support efforts.
See 80-mi Virtual Course at bit.ly/3Hi7Wso
Email question to virtualrun@greatswamp.org
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GSWA welcomes new intern, Ryan Lopez. His first day with staff was on a field day in Paterson checking on storm drains locations for our Adopt a Catch Basin program. Ryan will be with us all semester thru a collaboration. Look for him at events & stewardship programs!
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Inspired for a hike to see a frozen winter wonderland?!
Join GSWA’s Ginger Van Ryzin for an intermediate-level hike at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Members: $10, Non-members: $25. Registration Required at greatswamp.org/event/frozen-f.
#NJHiking #NJHike #BergenCountyNJ
Registration closes 1/27, 11 AM for Friday's FREE in-depth talk about GSWA’s #PFAS sampling project, greatswamp.org/event/lunch-le.
Zoom link emailed 24 hrs. prior to start. Replay link sent to registered attendees.
#pfas #waterquality #waterqualitymonitoring
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Want to track how many miles you hike in 2023? Or the total number of hikes? Get our new Hike Log! #njHiking
njhiking.com/hike-log/
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See our latest Environmental Update summarizing important 2022 blog posts, including discussion of Soil Remediation Standards for PFAS, Inland Flood Hazard Area Regulations, and insurance considerations for remediation.
ow.ly/AU5550Mjijq
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On December 30th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers submitted for publication in the Federal Register a joint final rule called “Revised Definition of the ‘Waters of the United States’” under the Clean Water Act. riker.com/environmental-
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The recently proposed regulations that will implement the state's first Environmental Justice Law. bit.ly/3wpxdun via
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#DailyNews: Western #bumblebee #populations are in #free fall: 57% range decline! To reverse: increase #flower abundance and #diversity on #farms, reduce #fossilfuel and #pesticide use, #protect #habitats and support enforceable #policies. #pollinators
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An American Kestrel watches from a high perch in Central Park.
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Hot Off Press! NJ Highlands Coalition released following statement in response to NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette’s announcement of Murphy’s awarding of $24.3 mm in Natural Climate Solutions Grants.
Read the release at njhighlandscoalition.org/in-the-news
#NATIVEPLANT WEBINAR #2 - Feb 21, 7PM. Topic: #WASPS with , the insect people love to hate but are invaluable to #ecosystem. More details & sign up at bit.ly/3ISyTnJ. FREE. ($5 – $10 Donation Appreciated).
GET 4 WEBINARS IN 1 SIGN-UP at bit.ly/3GKiPBI
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Time to bundle up, get outside, and feel the rejuvenating power of nature on a relaxing night hike @ the Refuge on 2/6 at 6 PM. Registration is required. Go to greatswamp.org/event/snow-moo
#NewJerseyHikes #NewJerseyHiking #NJHikingTrails #NJHiking #MorrisCountyNJ
But I feel quite bad isolating some of the plants from pollinators… so have increased the space I will do a mass planting with, so the bees can fill their boots later in the year - and the cross pollinated UK seed produces some amazing flowers! #GardensHour
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Good Fact to Know: You can make a big difference to the lives of people in need by donating your usable Cleaning Supplies products like dishwasher detergent, surface cleaners, and bleach.
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#SustainableSunday - Use CLEANING SUPPLIES up or give them away to a local neighbor, charity, church, or homeless shelter. Most household cleaners can be poured down the drain, BUT look at disposal instructions first.
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TODAY IS THE DAY! Get snowshoes or dancing shoes on & start 80 virtual miles of the Passaic River. Use Activity Chart (bit.ly/3HjIBhy) to track your miles. 64 days to complete this #virtualchallenge! Register at bit.ly/3XoXk0h
#movementchallenge #runsignup
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Planning your garden? 🤔Think like a pollinator! 🐝
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Today’s contrasting colors at Whitesbog Village in the New Jersey Pinelands …
📷: Paul Leakan, Pinelands Commission Communications Officer
#pinelands #njstateparks #whitesbog #nature #burlingtoncountynj #newjersey #beauty #photooftheday
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Have you been able to check off Short-eared Owl, Snow Goose, or Common Goldeneye from your year list yet? If not, join us for our Brigantine and Mott’s Creek special field trip on Sunday, January 29th!
Click the link in our bio to register!
#cmbo #capemay #capemaynj #birding
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Thanks for the awesome coverage of the state our #NewJersey Bald #Eagle population.
There was once just one bald eagle’s nest in the 1980’s documented in the entire state,but in 2023, that number rose to over 250 nesting #BaldEagles . 🦅
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Grab your lunch and join us at Lunch & Learn No. 3: PFAS in our Waters. Join us for an in-depth talk about GSWA’s #PFAS sampling project.
Register for this FREE Zoom webinar on January 27th at greatswamp.org/event/lunch-le. Zoom link will be emailed 24-48 hrs. prior to webinar start.
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Inspired for a hike to see a frozen winter wonderland?!
See pictures from Monday's scout...there should be ice at the waterfall for the Frozen Falls Hike on 1/28 11am. GSWA members $10, non-members $25. Registration required greatswamp.org/event/frozen-f
#NJHiking #MorrisCountyNJ
Via Madison Patch - A Madison artist is doing her part by fighting for NJ-based social & environmental justice organizations. Valerie Thorpe, at the GSWA, applauded Malishchak's work during the bi-annual Town-Wide Yard Sale... READ MORE.
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via - Four students from Paterson’s P-Tech High School are researching whether algae from the Passaic River can be converted into an alternative energy source. READ MORE > northjersey.com/story/news/pat
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On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission.
✔️ 1/16–MLK, Jr. Day
✔️ 4/22–National Park Week
✔️ 8/4–Great American Outdoors Day
✔️ 9/23–National Public Lands Day
✔️ 11/11–Veterans Day
nps.gov/planyourvisit/
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TAKE IT TO THE RIVERBANK! Waterfront views are popular but what happens when we develop too close? Grab lunch & join us this FREE Zoom webinar on 1/20/23.
For more info & to register, go to greatswamp.org/event/lunch-le. A Zoom link will be emailed 24-48 hrs. prior to webinar start.
#NATIVEPLANT FREE WEBINAR #1 - Tuesday 1/17/23 7PM
Topic: ‘🌱NATIVE PLANTS FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE🦋’. Speaker: Desiree Narango, a Conservation Scientist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. More details & sign up at bit.ly/3Zkgiqc.
#nativeplanteducation #nativeflora
