Fall in the swamp is an almost magical season.  Spectacular autumn foliage, awesome bird migrations and perhaps the best weather of the year. So to get an early start, you’re invited to the 19th Annual Fall Festival at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. On September 15, from 10:00 to 3:00, we will once again offer an exciting variety of exhibits and activities for the whole family. And like the wildlife in our refuge, it’s all free.

This year our theme is “Trees”, and there will be guided “tree walks” on our trails where you can learn from the experts. If creatures are your thing, we will have close-up exhibits of birds, frogs, fish and reptiles. Kids can build a birdhouse or climb on the refuge’s massive heavy equipment. And then there’s the always popular river seining in the Passaic where you will see… well…who knows? 

All this plus target archery, photo contest winners, free hot dogs on the grill, fall apples and more.  It will all be at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center, rain or shine.  You can see our informative, suitable-for-framing poster announcing the festival here. So mark your calendars, and follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements. We look forward to seeing you here at the swamp. And don’t worry. If you stay on the walkways you won’t fall in.

Great Swamp is TREE-MENDOUS
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 15
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
32 Pleasant Plains Road
Harding Township, NJ
(Exit 30A from Route 287)
973-425-9510