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
River Rats
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Saturdays, December 2 and 9 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children age 5 to 8 will enjoy a weekend learning adventure, joining a
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Naturalist for a themed exploration of the Great Swamp.
Fee is $18 per person for the 2-day program.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, December 2 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
Birding Identification Workshops – Ducks – NEW PROGRAM!
Saturday, December 2 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Adults will enjoy an opportunity to begin, refine, or reinforce birding
skills in this year-long series of workshops focused on tips and
tricks to identify various bird species. This program will address
ducks and the wide array that can be found in New Jersey in the
winter.
The program is free and pre-registration is required.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Forest Fitness Sundays
Sundays, December 3, 10, and 17 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 $15 for the 3-day session.
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.
