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
River Rats
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Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children age 5 to 8 will enjoy a weekend learning adventure, joining a
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Naturalist for a themed exploration of the Great Swamp.
Fee is $36 per person for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Wild Kids
Sundays, January 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will cure cabin fever on an
exploration of the Great Swamp using the five senses to explore
the natural world.
Fee is $30 per pair for the 4-day session and $15 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 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 $25 for the 5-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Nature Through A Child’s Eye – FREE PROGRAM
Friday, January 6 through Sunday, February 5 from 9:00 A.M. to
4:30 P.M daily except holidays
The entire family will enjoy the annual environment and nature art show featuring works from children from kindergarten through grade six in Somerset County schools.
Admission is free.
Sunday Forest Fitness
Sundays, January 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Sunday morning 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.
Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
PHOTO CAPTION: Entertaining and educational programs for children and adults are presented year around at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, NJ.
PRESS CONTACT: Kurt Bender 908-766-2489
