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
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
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Saturday, December 17 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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Do you like the outdoors? Is the Great Swamp a place you like to
visit? If so, join the Environmental Education Center Naturalists
and contribute your talents to fun and educational projects and
special events.
Pre-registration is required.
The program is free
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.
Christmas Bird Count – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 17 from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Adults are invited to learn basic birding techniques while collecting data
for the Environmental Education Center and the New Jersey
Audubon Society, exploring the trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, December 18 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.
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.
