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
Bird in the Nest
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Thursday, July 13 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will tour Lord Stirling Park to seek
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out nests to discover how birds care for their young.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
CHILDREN/TEEN PROGRAMS
Xtreme Adventure: Waterfalls
Wednesday, July 12 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Adventurers ages 13 to 16 will explore hiking trails that lead to hidden
waterfalls for a day of swimming and fun in the woods.,
Fee is $50 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
What’SUP (Stand Up Paddling – NEW!
Monday, July 10 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Adults will join a professional at Spruce Run Reservoir for a lesson and
guided excursion.
Fee is $120 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, July 15 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.
CAN-U-CANNU
Sunday, July 16 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Prepare for EEC river trips with an introductory class on basic paddling techniques, safety, and handling a canoe in and out of the water.
Fee is $14 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Passaic Paddle
Saturday, July 15 from 11:00 A.M. to 22:00 P.M.
Paddlers will enjoy a relaxed trip through the Great Swamp Basin, flowing through floodplain forest and many unique wetland habitats.
Fee is $30 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, July 16 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.
Paddle Practice
Sunday, July 16 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Paddlers will have an opportunity to improve skills by practicing on
Branta Pond at the EEC.
Fee is $20 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment 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.
