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, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 or 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 $65 per person for either 4-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 4 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.
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.
Snowshoe Hike – FREE PROGRAM
Thursday, February 2 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 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.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 4 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.
The North Shore Tour
Sunday, February 5 from 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Adult birders will enjoy a spectacular day at the Jersey Shore visiting
Migratory stop over sites for an incredible variety of winter
waterfowl and other migrating birds.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Sunday Forest Fitness
Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 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.
