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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The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 29 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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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. 5002.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Field Trips for the Fun at Heart – Cedar Swamp Shenanigans–NEW PROGRAM!
Wednesday, September 26 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Join a Naturalist on a day trip to High Point State Park to learn about its
history and hike through the world’s highest elevation cedar
swamp.
Fee is $40 per adult & $35 per student/senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Night Owls
Friday, September 28 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist on the trails at the EEC to experience the
night time fall migration of warblers, tanagers, orioles, thrushes
and sparrows as they travel south over New Jersey.
Fee is $14 per adult & $12 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 29 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. 5002.
Birding Identification Workshops – Raptors
Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults will enjoy an opportunity to begin, refine, or reinforce birding
skills in this year-long series of workshops focused on tips and
tricks to identify various bird species. This program provide information of value when visiting the Hawk Watch.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, September 30 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.
