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
Track That!
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Friday, February 9 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist on a short
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hike in the Great Swamp to locate tracks and discover which
animals travel the paths.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
CHILD/TEEN PROGRAMS
KinderNats
Mondays, February 5 and 26 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children ages 5 to 7, who are enrolled in kindergarten and first grade will
study science and explore the natural world through games,
Naturalist-led activities, and more.
Fee is $12 per person for the 2-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, February 10 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
Field Trips for the Fun at Heart- American Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, February 6 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Adults will enjoy a Naturalist-guided field trip to New York’s American Museum of Natural History to visit prehistoric animals, indigenous
peoples of the world, the Hall of Ocean Life, the Hall of Gems and
Minerals, the Planetarium, Butterfly Conservatory, and more.
Fee is $65 per adult & $55 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Forest Fitness Tuesdays
Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Naturalist-led 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.
Snowshoe Hike – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, February 11 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for some snowshoeing
on the trails at the Environmental Education Center. A limited
number of snowshoes available so bring your own.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
“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.
