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
June Bugs
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Tuesday, June 27 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children ages 5 to 7 will explore the trails of Lord Stirling Park searching
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for critters that makes people jump, squeal, and run.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Xtreme Adventures – Stand Up Paddling
Wednesday, June 28 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Children age 13 to 16 will join with a professional at Spruce Run
Reservoir for a stand up paddling lesson and guided excursion.
Fee is $150 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Early Birds Paddle
Tuesday, June 27 from 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.
Paddlers will start the day on a quiet paddle along the Passaic River to
enjoy swamp sights in the early morn.
Fee is $20 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, July 1 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, July 2 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.
“The Great Swamp Experience,” on the lower level 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.
