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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Frog Blob
Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
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Children ages 7 to 9 will join a Naturalist on a search of frog blobs, tadpoles, and frogs in the Great Swamp at the end of winter.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Birding at Scherman-Hoffman
Friday, April 12 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
Join a Naturalist on a trip to Scherman-Hoffman seeking out warblers,
tanagers, orioles, and more.
Fee is $25 per adult and $20 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Birding Identification Workshops – Warblers
Saturday, April 13 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends age 8 and older with a parent 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 will address warblers, the northeastern
United States’ most iconic bird..
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Bluebird Walk
Sunday, April 14 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a walk on the trails
of Lord Stirling Park to seek the beautiful eastern bluebird on its
spring migration.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, April 14 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.
KAN-U-KAYAK
Sunday, April 14 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Prepare for EEC river trips with an introductory class on basic paddling techniques, safety, and handling a kayak in and out of the water.
Fee is $25 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.
