The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs to help children and adults enjoy the wonders of nature in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS
KinderNats
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Mondays, December 5, 12, and 19 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children ages 5 to 7, who are enrolled in kindergarten and first grade will
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study science and explore the natural world through games,
Naturalist-led activities, and more.
Fee is $18 per person for the 3-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Young Explorers Club
Mondays, December 5, 12, and 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will experience the wonders of
nature through outdoor activities that stimulate the five senses.
Fee is $22 per pair and $11 per additional child for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Critters in Camouflage
Thursday, December 8 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn how different animals
blend into nature to protect themselves from predators.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 10 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an
environmental-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of
the EEC.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Winter Sports in the Parks – NEW!
Saturday, December 10 from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Children age 8 and older with a parent will join a Naturalist to learn the
secret to enjoying the winter season outdoors including the secrets
of how to dress, how snowshoes help walk, cross-country skiing
and winter hiking.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Festival of Trees
Friday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 28 from 9:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Closed Friday, December 23 through Monday,
December 26, 2016
The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various
community groups and individuals. Enjoy live holiday music on
select Saturdays and Sundays and relax in the Snowflake Café with
a hot beverage and homemade goodies!
Call 908 766-2489 for a schedule of live musical performances.
Suggested donation: $5 per person.
Birding at Negri-Nepote
Tuesday, December 6 from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Adult birders will explore the New Jersey Audubon grassland preserve on
a search for American kestrels, Grasshopper sparrows, Eastern
meadowlarks, Bobolink, Dickcissels, and more.
Fee is $30 per adult and $20 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a weekly walking group, enjoying nature along
the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $20 for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Ready for Winter – A Stroll in the Park
Friday, December 9 from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Family and friends are invited to join a Naturalist on a stroll through Lord
Stirling Park looking for winter birds and signs of the winter to
come.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, December 11 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M.
Family and friends will enjoy a Naturalist-led interpretive walk
through the Great Swamp.
The program is free and pre-registration is not required.
Snowshoe Hike – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, December 11 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for some snowshoeing
on the trails at the Environmental Education Center. A limited
number of snowshoes available so bring your own.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Information on these and all Park Commission programs and activities is available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.
Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
