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Dedicated to the conservation of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, NJ

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

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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!

Jim Mulvey

Second Sunday with Friends, January 12, 2025
1:30-3pm

Like a doctor who writes prescriptions for ailments, wildlife biologists also write prescriptions for the land to make it better! Join us for a chat with Chelsea DiAntonio, Wildlife Biologist for the Lenape National Wildlife Refuge Complex, to learn about how Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is managed to provide the best habitat for wildlife. Topics will include the history and purpose of the refuge, policies that guide conservation, how management prescriptions are devised, and tools used to accomplish habitat objectives.

This program is Zoom only!! Register at https://ttsu.me/habitat

Sponsored by Friends of Great Swamp NWR and USFWS with generous support from the Martha Heflin Foundation.

 

 

 

Click here to go the full list of recent sightings on the eBird website.