Treasures of the Swamp - a Scavenger Hunt!

The Great Swamp Partners are pleased to announce, "Treasures of the Swamp," a free, family-friendly scavenger hunt inviting the community to explore the natural wonders of the Great Swamp watershed region. This event runs Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th, with participants visiting as many sites as they choose. Find out how to particpate and register at GreatSwamp.org/Events.

Participants can embark on their adventure solo or team up with friends and family to solve riddles and uncover clues across six locations. The self-paced scavenger hunt allows explorers to visit one or all sites in any order, making it a perfect activity for all ages.

At the close of the hunt on Sunday, all participants are invited to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center for a post-event celebration with a campfire, complimentary s’mores, story swapping, and the eagerly awaited prize drawings.  

Participating Partners:

• The Raptor Trust

• NJ Audubon

• Somerset County Parks Environmental Education Center

• Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

• Morris County Parks Outdoor Education Center

• Great Swamp Watershed Association

Event Schedule:

• Saturday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Scavenger Hunt

• Sunday, April 27: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Scavenger Hunt

• Sunday, April 27: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Celebration Event & Raffle Drawing at the Great Swamp OEC (247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ) with campfire, s'mores, and prize drawings.

Prizes:

• Six Partner Prizes – Donated by each of the participating Partners, valued at $50-$75 each. Winners do not need to be present to claim the Partner prizes.

• Grand Prize – One $150 REI gift certificate donated by REI, and two Osprey backpacks (one adult and one child) donated by OutGrown. Total grand prize value: $330. Winner must be present to claim grand prize