On Sunday, September 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hazel England, GSWA's Director of Education & Outreach, will lead a tour of new trails and boardwalks at our 53-acre conservation management area (CMA) in Harding, NJ. This beautiful forested wetland area positively teems with life and provides habitat for several threatened species, including wood turtles and barred owls. Pools, streams, and woods line all the trails at the CMA and offer a fantastic opportunity to listen for birds, spot native plants, and watch the changing colors of fall.
There have been many changes at the CMA of late, the biggest and most impressive being a recently completed trail expansion. That’s right; GSWA has almost doubled the total trail length! Thanks to an easement granted by Harding Land Trust, the new extension finally allows hikers to take in the site’s beautiful swamp-forest area also known as the Case property.
In the wake of Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Hurricane Lee, this walk also will provide some insight into the extent of flooding and wind damage in the region. Please note that the recent flooding will cause our trails to be quite muddy. Plan to wear boots or other appropriate footwear. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions on the day and bring along a reuseable water bottle. Feel free to bring along field guides and binoculars if you have them.
Registration is required in order to attend this event.
What: Fall Colors Hike in the Great Swamp.
When: Sunday, Sep. 25, 2011; 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: GSWA Conservation Management Area, 1 Tiger Lily Lane, Harding, NJ
Registration: online at www.GreatSwamp.org or by telephone at 973-538-3500 x22.
Cost: Free for GSWA members and member families, $10 donation for non-members, $5 donation for non-member children (6-17 yrs.); $30 donation for non-member families.
We look forward to seeing you at the CMA!
For a list of upcoming GSWA events, please visit:
www.GreatSwamp.org/EventReg.htm
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