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
Tree House Gang
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Thursdays, January 12, 19, and 26 from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Children ages 3 to 5 will be entertained and educated at these afternoon
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science and nature classes. Program will include hikes, hands-on
activities, and interacting with live animals.
Fee is $50 per person for the 3-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, January 14 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 - Is natural science a subject you find interesting?
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.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Young Explorers Club
Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30 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 3-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Frosty Footprints
Friday, January 13 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 and a parent will venture out to discover clues that
will show where the animals have gone and what they are up to.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Nature Through A Child’s Eye – FREE PROGRAM
Daily through Sunday, February 5 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M 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.
Coyote Cries
Tuesday, January 10 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a presentation that
will sort the myths from the facts about coyotes, education that is
important to people living in New Jersey.
Fee is $9 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Sugaring by Moonlight
Friday, January 13 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will gather around the fireplace with a
Naturalist to hear tales of how the secret or maple’s sweetness was
discovered and how it is made today.
Fee is $7 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, January 14 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.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.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, January 15 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, January 15 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.
Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
