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.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Captivating Colors – NEW
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Friday, March 17 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist for a special
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St. Patrick’s Day program about the colors that can be found in
nature.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Wild Kids
Sundays, March 19, 26; April 2, 9 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.
CHILDREN/TEEN PROGRAMS
River Rats
Saturdays, March 18 and 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children age 5 to 8 will enjoy a weekend learning adventure, joining a
Naturalist for a themed exploration of the Great Swamp.
Fee is $18 per person for the 2-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, March 18 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
Birding at Brig
Wednesday, March 15 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Adult birders will travel to Forsyth National Wildlife Refuge, home to
fantastic waterfowl, amazing shorebirds, spectacular raptors, and
beautiful songbirds. Beginner and advanced birders are welcome.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Searching for Signs of Spring – NEW!
Friday, March 17 from 3:45 P.M. to 4:45 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to search for signs of
spring in Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Ben’s Birding Basics – NEW – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, March 18 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends (age 8 years and older with parent) will join a
Naturalist to learn about finding and identifying birds in New
Jersey through a lecture and field application of the learned skills.
Theme is “New Jersey’s Migrant Birds.”
The program is free but pre-registration is required.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, March 18 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Family and friends of all ages will learn the basics of vegetable gardening
and start some seeds for this year’s bounty.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Winter Walking in the Pines
Sunday, March 19 from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Adults will enjoy a leisurely Naturalist-led walk through the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with visits to local attractions that may include
Whitesbog Village, the Everet Nature Trail, the Franklin Parker Preserve or Lebanon State Forest.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
“The Great Swamp Experience” on the lower lever at the EEC features interactive
displays, vignettes, taxidermy, and archeological artifacts highlighting the history
and ecology of the Great Swamp. The exhibit is open 7 days a week from 9:00
A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Admission is free.
Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
