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Environmental Education Center Programs

February 20 to 26, 2017

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, February 25 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Children ages 12 to 15 - Is natural science a subject you find interesting?

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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.

PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS

Fabulous Fliers – NEW!

Friday, February 24 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will discover how birds, bats, and

insects fly while learning about the animals that are able to take to

the skies.

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

Snowshoe Hike – FREE PROGRAM

Tuesday, February 21 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

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 25 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.

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