Welcome to the Friends of Great Swamp NWR Website
Our independent, non-profit organization is committed to protecting and supporting Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The 8,000 acre Refuge, located in Morris County, New Jersey, provides excellent recreational opportunities for visitors as well as protecting valuable habitat for wildlife. Look here for upcoming events, things to do, and ways you can help.
Refuge Status Report
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is open Tuesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday through Sunday 10am to 4pm. The Refuge is open from sunrise to sunset. The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, including the Annual Pass, the Senior Pass and the Disabilities Pass, are not available for sale at Great Swamp NWR. Interpretive tours are available for small groups including school classes, scout groups, and other youth and adult organizations. To arrange for a group visit, contact Jared Green, Refuge Specialist at jared_green@fws.gov.
Upcoming Events
Gardenkeepers
Pervasive Invasives
Friday Walks with Friends
Refuge Readers – A Book Discussion Group
Stay Informed
Our monthly email newsletter “Happenings” will bring you current information on events at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and other items of interest. Delivered right to your email in-box so you won’t miss a thing.
The Great Swamp featured on NJ PBS!
Collection and Proper Treatment of Native Plant Seeds
Sunday, October 13, 2024 1:30-3pm
Different types of seeds require different treatments to get them to grow. Hammers? Drills? Boiling water? Join this discussion of how to properly collect, store, and treat seeds for maximum germination.
Dr. Randi Eckel, President of the New Jersey Native Plan Society is a naturalist and research scientist with over 30 years of experience in the field. Randi specializes in native plants and insects, especially the interactions between the two.
This presentation will be both in-person at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center and on Zoom. Registration is required for both formats.
Register online at https://ttsu.me/repvwa Zoom log-on information will be sent to all registrants on Sunday, Oct. 13, at NOON.
Program sponsors are Friends of Great Swamp NWR and USFWS, with generous support from the Marta Heflin Foundation
Click here to go the full list of recent sightings on the eBird website.