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.
Pre-registration is required for programs and may be done by calling 908-722-1200, ext. 5322. or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Registration is available online at www.somersetcountyparks.org
CHILDREN/TEEN PROGRAMS
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Lily Pad Ponding
Saturday, May 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
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Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to examine the life
above and below the surface of Lily Pad Pond, home to turtles,
frogs, dragonflies, and more.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5322.
Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, May 19 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 908-722-1200,
ext. 5322.
FAMILY/ADULT PROGRAMS
Bird Walks
Saturday, May 19 from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist on a stroll around the grounds of the EEC
seeking out the many migrant birds that pass through the area.
The walk is free and registration is not required.
For information, www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5322.
Garret Mountain
Tuesday, May 15 from 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Adult birders will enjoy a trip to Garrett Mountain Reservation in
Paterson, New Jersey looking for bright and colorful spring
warblers.
Fee is $50 per adult & $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5322.
Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, May 19 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.
For information, call 908-722-1200, Ext. 5322.
“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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission Is free. Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
