Environmental Education Center Programs

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

Saturday, January 28 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

Diggin’ Dinosaurs

Wednesday, January 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will discover how fossils are formed

and learn about how dinosaurs lived.

Fee is $10 per pair & $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.

Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM

Saturday, January 28 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.

Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.