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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Tot Trek - FREE PROGRAM
Friday, September 27 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
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Children age infant to 5 with a parent will leave their strollers behind for a
leisurely walk along the trails of Lord Stirling Park to enjoy the
natural beauty of spring in New Jersey.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200,
ext. 5002.
CHILDREN/TEEN PROGRAMS
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 28 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. 5002.
ADULT/FAMILY PROGRAMS
Recipe for a Reptile – NEW! – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, September 22 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join the Naturalists to meet some live reptiles including snakes and geckos, discovering what it takes to be a reptile.
The program is free.
For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 5002 or visit www.somersetcountyparks.org.
Birds of the World – NEW! – FREE PROGRAM
Friday, September 27 from7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Family and friends age 10 and older with a parent will join Naturalists for
a series of programs to learn about the more than 10,000 species of
birds on the planet. Lectures will address a few families at a time
and review the life history, ranges, descriptions and interesting
facts.
The program is free.
For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 5002 or visit
www.somersetcountyparks.org.
Bird Walks
Saturday, September 28 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.
A Kaleidoscope of Images from Around the World – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, September 29 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Adults will enjoy a journey through Iceland, Nova Scotia, Acadia National
Park, Portsmith, New Hampshire, the African continent, and the
Great Swamp National Refuge through the lens of photographer
David Surks of Creative Eyes Photography.
The program is free
For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 5002 or visit
www.somersetcountyparks.org.
“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.
