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
To Bird with Love
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Sunday, February 4 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist to learn about
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birds and what they like to eat, creating a treat for birds at home.
Fee is $10 per person & $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
CHILD/TEEN PROGRAMS
Tree House Gang
Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22 or
Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27
from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Children ages 3 to 5 will be entertained and educated at these afternoon
science and nature classes. Program will include hikes, hands-on
activities, and interacting with live animals.
Fee is $65 per person for either 4-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Swamp Kids
Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22 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.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 3 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.
FAMILY/ADULT PROGRAMS
The North Shore Tour
Sunday, February 1 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Adult birders will enjoy a spectacular day at the Jersey Shore visiting
Migratory stop over sites for an incredible variety of winter
waterfowl and other migrating birds.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Backyard Birds – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 3 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Family and Friends of all ages (children 8 years and older accompanied by
a parent) will learn about the feathered friends who visit our
backyards, learning about their adaptability, how to name them,
and what to feed them.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Forest Fitness Sundays
Sundays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 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 program.
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.
