Don’t let the stay-at-home order get you down! We know everyone is hunkering down at home right now and we want to help you to get outside, have some fun, and explore and observe the natural world, even if that is only your own backyard and neighborhood! GSWA’s Stay-at-Home Scavenger Hunt is an easy family friendly activity to get you outside wherever you are – and there are great prizes for you to win!
How to Play:
Each Friday at 5 pm, a new scavenger hunt will be uploaded to this event page and be announced on our social media feeds. Look for the “GSWA Stay at Home Scavenger hunt icon ….”Download this scavenger hunt, and spend the next week exploring your backyard or neighborhood to complete the hunt. See how many of the list you can find. Be creative and have fun exploring!
Ways to Win: Complete at least 12 of the 24 items listed, and send us photos of at least 4 of your finds, in addition to a picture of you completing the hunt. Alternatively, you can complete two rows in any direction of our bingo square…
How to Submit: Snap a photo of your completed hunt and share it with us by filling out this form or email your complete submission to GSWAScavengerHunt@gmail.com,
Important: When submitting via email, please include your first name and last initial, town, state, and whether or not we can use your photo.
Deadline: Friday before 3pm. Week 3 deadline: April 24 before 3 pm.
Who Wins? We will post pictures of the entries as they come in, and our staff will randomly draw one winner from all who enter by 3 pm the following Friday. Receive an additional chance to win if you complete all the items. We will post the winner for each week. This week’s winner will receive a $25 electronic gift card.
Be sure to stay safe and follow appropriate social distancing as you complete this outdoor, nature-themed hunt.
Morris County Park Commission NJ sent this bulletin at 03/17/2020 04:15 PM EDT
March 17, 2020 **Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020** Please Check Back for Updates CLOSED THROUGH MARCH 31, 2020 (may be extended): Facilities: All indoor facilities, including; Visitor Centers, Public Restrooms, Environmental Education Centers, Mennen Sports Arena, Park Commission HQ at the Cultural Center have been closed to the public. Programs: All indoor/outdoor programs have been cancelled. The Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum sponsored programs at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum have been cancelled through April at this time. The Willowwood Foundation has cancelled the April 26th Tubbs Lecture and the May 17th Lilac Party. Rentals/Park Permits: All facility rentals are cancelled. Permitted events: All permitted events are cancelled. Under Consideration: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Grounds CURRENTLY OPEN:Golf Courses: Berkshire Valley G.C., Flanders Valley G.C., Pinch Brook G.C. & Sunset Valley G.C. Moving from accepting cash to “credit card only” transactions. Food & Beverage operations are closed.Allowing golfers that ride in carts to take their own car if desired and available. If walking only is desired that is fine too.Posting signs on Port a Johns advising guest to use personal hygiene materials.Additional cleaning of all touchpoint areas throughout the day such as door handles, countertops, etc. Lee’s County Park MarinaParks: At this time the Grounds & Trails of all General Purpose Parks and Linear Parks and Central Park of Morris County are open to the public. Park patrons are encouraged to use your parks, but not to congregate and to follow public health guidance. All Public Restrooms are Closed but many sites have Portable restroom facilities please bring personal sanitary supplies.It should be noted that playgrounds, benches, picnic tables, etc. are not be disinfected.
**Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020** Please Check Back for UpdatesList of Parks By Category Park Commission Headquarters at the Cultural Center is closed to the public without scheduled advance notice. General Purpose Parks/TrailsColumbia Trail Trail and parking lots remain open No gatherings of more than 50 people Hedden County Park Park Grounds and Trails remains open Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 peopleJames Andrews Memorial County Park Trails remains open No gatherings of more than 50 people Jonathans Woods Trails remain open No gatherings of more than 50 people Loantaka Brook Reservation Park Grounds and Trails remain open Zagster Bikes may not be available for use No gatherings of more than 50 people Restrooms are closed Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Park Grounds and Trails remain open Campgrounds may open on April 1st No gatherings of more than 50 people Restrooms are closed Minnisink Reservation Undeveloped Park Mount Paul Memorial County Park Park Grounds remain open No gatherings of more than 50 peopleOld Troy County Park Park Grounds and Trails remain open Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Passaic River County Park Park Grounds remain open Patriots’ Path Trails remains open Schooley’s Mtn. County Park Park Grounds and Trails remain open Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people The Lodge and Boathouse are closed Silas Condict County Park Park Grounds and Trails remain open Restrooms are closedNo gatherings of more than 50 people The Casino is closedTourne County Park Park Grounds and Trails remain open No gatherings of more than 50 people Traction Line Recreation Trail Trail remains open Waughaw Mtn. Greenway Undeveloped Park West Morris Greenway Trail remains open Horticultural Facilities & Gardens Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center Grounds and Trails remain open Buildings closed to the publicRestrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center Grounds and Trails remain open Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Frelinghuysen Arboretum Grounds and Trails remain open (Grounds and Trails may close to the public) Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Willowwood Arboretum Grounds and Trails remain open Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Historic Sites Cooper Gristmill Grounds and Trails remain open Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Historic Speedwell April 4th Opening Day Fosterfields Living Historical Farm April 4th Opening Day Mount Hope Historical County Park Trails remain openEnvironmental Education Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center Trails remain open Buildings closed to the publicRestrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area Trails remain open Buildings closed to the publicRestrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Recreation Facilities Mennen Sports Arena Closed Central Park of Morris County Grounds and Trails remain open Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Craigmeur Recreation Area Closed Lee’s County Park Marina Open Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Lewis Morris County Park Grounds and Trails remain open Buildings closed to the public Restrooms are closed No gatherings of more than 50 people Sunrise Lake is closed Campground closed to April 1st Seaton Hackney Stables Waiting on operational plans from Concession Operator No gatherings of more than 50 people
Update ***US Department of Homeland Security extends enforcement deadline of Federal REAL ID Act from Oct. 2020 to Oct. 2021***
For whatever reason, the State Of NJ decided to introduce the ability to change your gender on your Driver’s License. No matter how you feel you identify, DON’T DO IT!! The State of New Jersey is suppose to come into compliance with the Federal Real ID Act by October 1, 2020.
Have a look at the Federal Requirements that are required to obtain a Real ID: https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/real-id-act-text.pdf Changing your gender on your State License now will keep you from qualifying for the Federal Real ID. Or at least open up an administrative nightmare to navigate to obtain the Real ID.
NJ Officials are well aware of this deadline. It is beyond my comprehension why this obstacle is being introduced without making the Real ID compliance known.
What ever your thoughts or preferences are for identifying, it isn’t worth running the risk of being turned away at the airport if an emergency arises and you have to fly!
Morris Parks will need volunteers to carry GIS backpacks (topographic mapping) of parkland on April 4, 2020.
I believe the location is near Route 23 in Riverdale. This will be a coordinated event to gather data for a topographic map for our county park commission.
Join an exciting, outdoor family adventure to experience traditional farm life as it was in the early 20th century. Enjoy an open-air, tractor pulled wagon ride, meet the friendly farm animals, learn the importance of ice harvesting and what tools were used, and stop by the Visitors Center and create your own craft to take home. Warm up in the cozy Farmhouse where seasonal foods are cooking on the wood-burning cook stove.
Join this van trip into NY and PA to view majestic, wintering Bald Eagles. Dress warmly and bring a bag lunch. Space is extremely limited, so register today by calling: 973-635-6629.
Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
by Ferlanda Nixon
TAP into Denville
Your Neighborhood News Online
This Saturday is #NationalDrugTakeBackDay. Check your medicine cabinets for unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs and take them to a drop-off point near you. Morris County Government Township of Denville #DenvilleNJ Drug Enforcement… https://t.co/rUlDKIorh7
