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
CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS
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Friday, September 7 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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Family and friends age 12 and older with a parent will join a Naturalist on
a day trip to collect Late Cretaceous Era fossils including
brachipods, sponges, shark teeth, and more, all found in and
around shallow bodies of water.
Fee is $40 per adult and $35 per student or senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Fall Frolic – NEW PROGRAM!
Friday, September 7 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will join a naturalist for early fall
fun including a hike, a fall themed craft and some autumn stories.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness Tuesdays
Tuesdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25 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 908-722-1200 x.5322. Advance payment required.
Bird Walks
Saturday, September 8 from 7:00 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. 5002.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, September 8 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Family and friends 8 years of age and older will join a Naturalist to
explore the nocturnal world of the owl; long & short-eared, barred
or great horned, on a hike through Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $18 per adult and $15 per student or senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, September 9 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.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. 5002.
“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.
