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. 5002. 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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Xtreme Adventure - Kayak
Wednesday, July 18 from 8:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
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Adventurers age 13 to 16 will travel to the Wading River in the Pine
Barrens and learn how to wet exit a kayak. And learn proper
paddle skills.
Fee is $75 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Dinosaur Daze
Thursday, July 19 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 4 to 6 will learn all about dinosaurs through games and
activities.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
What’SUP (Stand Up Paddling – NEW!
Monday, July 16 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Adults will join a professional at Spruce Run Reservoir for a lesson and
guided excursion.
Fee is $120 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Whitewater Beginnings
Friday, July 20 from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Kayakers age 15 and over will have an opportunity to take their skills to
another level on a trip to Class 1-11 whitewater at the Lackawaxen
River. Prior participation in at least two, 4-miles or less river trips
required.
Fee is $75 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Lovable Lepidoptera – NEW PROGRAM!
Friday, July 20 from 10:00 P.M. from 12:00 Midnight
Family and friends age 8 and older with a parent will join a Naturalist for
a late evening adventure at the EEC to learn about moths and other
nocturnal insects
Fee is $14 per adult and $12 per student or senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Raindrops to Rainbows
Sunday, July 22 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and Friends of all ages will learn how, when, and why rainbows form, experimenting with the color spectrum and prisms.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. 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. 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.
