Bald Eagle Nesting Time Is Soon
There has been a great deal of publicity in the news media recently around the successful resurgence of the bald eagle in New Jersey. For the first time, more than 200 pairs of bald eagles have been recorded nesting and they are now confirmed to be nesting in all 21 counties. This is quite a […]
Friends Resuming Public Programs in 2021
Second Sunday, January 10, 2021, 1:30 – 3:00 pm The Friends are resuming their popular Second Sunday programs – virtually of course. Join us on Sunday, January 10 for a presentation on dragonflies and damselflies by naturalist Dorothy Smullen. Registration is required at ttsu.me/dragons, Zoom logon information will be sent a day ahead. Winter Walks, […]
A Unique and Lasting Gift
These are challenging times for holiday shopping, but here’s an idea. Consider purchasing an engraved commemorative brick which would be placed on the patio at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center. What a great way to honor a loved one or someone special in your life. Share an inspirational quote, words of wisdom, or your feelings […]
Go Exploring for Witch Hazel
The asters and the goldenrods are fading into Fall, the last of the season’s flowering plants. No! Wait! The lovely native shrub witch hazel is now coming into full bloom. But you have to look closely. The leaves of the witch hazel are turning a lovely lemon yellow and may obscure the flowers. But you […]
Celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week
National Wildlife Refuge Week, observed the second full week of October each year, celebrates the great network of lands and waters that conserves and protects Americans’ precious wildlife heritage. During a normal year, we would celebrate by holding The Big Sit!, leading Sunset Walks, and enjoying a special Second Sunday program. This year we are […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 26 is National Public Lands Day, a day to celebrate the millions of acres of America’s public lands that we use for recreation, education, and just plain enjoyment. Chances are there is a public land not far from where you live. It may be a local, state or national park. It might be […]
Bockoven Trail Virtual Tour
Come along with Friends volunteer Tom Gula for a summer walk along the Bockoven Trail at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge as he points out interesting things you would see, including a newly hatched snapping turtle and a young racoon exploring the woods.
In Memory of Richard J. Guadagno
Friends and staff of Great Swamp NWR pay tribute to Rich Guadagno, a recipient of the Department of Interior’s Valor Award for his heroism on September 11, 2001 On September 29, 2012, family members, Refuge staff, and Friends gathered to dedicate the Visitor Center pavilion in memory of Richard J. Guadagno and to celebrate what […]
Take a Virtual Tour of the Wildlife Observation Center
If you’re stuck at home with the kids, or even by yourself, here’s a chance to get out to the Refuge and tour the Wildlife Observation Center…virtually, that is. Volunteer Susan Katz offers some background and points out a number of the natural wonders to be found in one of the most popular sites of […]
Get involved! Board Members Needed
The Nominating Committee of the Friends of Great Swamp NWR is looking for potential candidates to replace current board members who are leaving the board at the end of the year. Ours is a working board and we encourage anyone with interests and skills in one or more of the following areas to contact us. […]