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 visitor center is open Tuesday 11am to 3pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Note that 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
Refuge Readers – A Book Discussion Group
Refuge Readers – A Book Discussion Group
Refuge Readers – A Book Discussion Group
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!
Sunday, January 8, 1:30pm on Zoom
Habitat management is a complex art and science. Adding fire, in the form of controlled burns, makes the situation even more interesting.
Join BRETT GORE of the US FWS Fire Management Team, stationed at Great Swamp, and learn more about staff training, the decision making process, and the risk and benefit of fire on the landscape.
This program is being held virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. Sign up online: ttsu.me/firecrew
Zoom logon information will be sent to all registrants at noon on January 8.
Sponsored by Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge with generous support from the Marta Heflin Foundation.
Recent Bird Sightings
Click on the Great Swamp NWR link in the top right corner below to go to the eBird website. There you can look at the data in more detail.