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, November 2, 9, and 16 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 $50 per person for the 3-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Swamp Kids – NEW PROGRAM
Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, & 30 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children age 8 to 10 will join a Naturalist to explore nature, expand
curiosity, and have fun in the great outdoors. Each week will
explore a different theme.
Fee is $24 per person for the 4-session program.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
River Rats
Saturdays, November 4, 18, & 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 $27 per person for the 3-day program.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Beaver 1 Beaver 2
Wednesday, November 1 from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn what it’s like to be “busy
as a beaver” on a Naturalist-led hike and hands-on activities.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, November 4 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an
environmental-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of
the EEC.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Spooky Scary Paddle
Tuesday, October 31 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Paddlers will enjoy a relaxed but spooky trip around Branta Pond, guided
only by candlelight, and discovering what the Great Swamp has to
offer after dark. Come in costume for a howling good time.
Fee is $20 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required
Bird Feeder Basics
Saturday, November 4 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to learn how to
identify local birds by sight and sound and how to build, maintain,
and attract birds to feeders.
Fee is $6 person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Forest Fitness Sundays
Sundays, November 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a weekly 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.
Paddling Repair Party
Sunday, November 5 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Paddlers and non-paddlers alike will enjoy a day of camaraderie as folks gather to winterize the EEC Paddle Fleet. No experience is
necessary and food will be provided.
The event is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, November 5 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.
