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 during the fall season in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILD & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS
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Young Explorers Club
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Mondays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will experience the wonders of
nature through outdoor activities that stimulate the five senses.
Fee is $30 per pair and $15 per additional child for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
KinderNats
Mondays, December 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M.
Children ages 5 to 7 who are enrolled in kindergarten and first grade will
study science and explore the natural world through games,
Naturalist-led activities, and more.
Fee is $24 per person for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Hibernation Migration
Thursday, December 4 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist to find out
which animals will hang around for winter, which will head out of
town, and which will hibernate.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a weekly walking group, enjoying nature along the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $25 for the 5-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, December 6 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will explore the nocturnal world of the owl
with a PowerPoint presentation, pellet dissection and a night hike.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Holiday for the Birds
Sunday, December 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Family and friends of all ages will learn which birds spend the holidays in
New Jersey, as they enjoy a winter walk on the trails of Lord
Stirling Park.
Fee is $10 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Blue “BOBO (Buy One – Bring One) Fridays” bins now are located at the Environmental Education Center and Lord Stirling Stable in Basking Ridge, as well as at the Somerset County Park Commission headquarters at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. The public is invited to drop off canned food or personal-care items for donation to Somerset County food banks.
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.
