Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Time Change for Weekly Walks with Friends of Great Swamp NWR
 During the colder months, the popular Friday Weekly Walks with Friends will have a later start at 10:00 AM starting on November 6.
 From November through March join Friends volunteers and bird watchers for a walk down Pleasant Plains Road. Bring your dogs and friends. While you get exercise and fresh air and enjoy good company you can:
·Watch the changing landscape of Great Swamp NWR during the fall and winter seasons.
·learn about wildlife at the Refuge.
·walk your dog on the road (be sure to bring a leash and a doggie bag)
Walk at your own pace, walk as far as you want. The planned walk is 2 ½ - 3 miles and lasts about 1 ½ hours. Bring your binoculars and friends.
Meet at the Helen C Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Harding Township, NJ 07920 at 10:00 AM on Fridays.
Call the Visitor Center 973-425-9510 for weather cancellations.
More information about the Friends of Great Swamp NWR can be found at <a href="https://www.friendsofgreatswamp.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.friendsofgreatswamp.org</a>

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Time Change for Weekly Walks with Friends of Great Swamp NWR
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Time Change for Weekly Walks with Friends of Great Swamp NWR

Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will present the November Second Sunday Program, The Buzz About Bees: Apians of Great Swamp and Beyond, on November 8, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 PM. 
Refuge volunteer, Barb Deshaw, will help identify bees native to Great Swamp NWR. Join us to learn where to find bees, what plants they feed on, and how they spend their lives.
This hybrid program will be held:
·In person at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ 07920. 
·Virtually on Zoom
Registration is required for both and can be done online at ttsu.me/nativebees. 
Information is available on the Friends website, <a href="https://www.friendsofgreatswamp.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.friendsofgreatswamp.org</a>, under Events. 
 Zoom log-on information will be emailed on Sunday, November 8 at Noon to everyone who has registered.
Second Sunday programs are hosted by Friends of Great Swamp NWR and USFWS with generous support from the Marta Heflin Foundation.

Local Event: Friends of Great Swamp NWR November Second Sunday Program

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Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will present the November Second Sunday Program, The Buzz About Bees: Apians of...

Friends of Great Swamp NWR November Second Sunday Program

On Saturday November 21, 2026, Great Swamp NWR and Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will hold their annual Turkey Walk from 1:30-3:00 PM.
 Friends volunteer naturalists will lead a guided walk into the Management Area of the refuge, normally closed to the public.
This leisurely walk will be about a 2.5-mile round trip on uneven gravel roadway and is not suitable for young children or strollers. Walkers will learn about the habitats, history, plants, and animals along the trail. Expert birders will help identify birds in this area.
Registration is required: ttsu.me/turkey26.
 Walkers will meet at the Bluebird Parking Lot, 197 Pleasant Plains Road, Harding Township 07920.
Call the Visitor Center 973-425-9510 for weather cancellations.
More information about the Friends of Great Swamp NWR can be found at <a href="https://www.friendsofgreatswamp.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.friendsofgreatswamp.org</a>

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Montessori at its best! You are invited to an Open House at The Albrook School on Sunday, November 15 from 1-3 p.m. at 361 Somerville Road, Basking Ridge. Learn about the school’s programs for children from two to twelve years old and experience the beautiful 6.5-acre campus with numerous playgrounds and engaging classrooms. Albrook’s schedule options for toddlers and preschoolers are extensive, and all students may take advantage of our full day extended hours program. To attend the Open House, please register:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh3PPg42JjdcjLfmwPiN9ZWD79cK-5k2EcH8I9zem4QDKjWg/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION</a>
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Time Change for Weekly Walks with Friends of Great Swamp NWR

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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd, NJ

Friends of Great Swamp NWR November Second Sunday Program

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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd, NJ

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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd, NJ

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