Environmental Education Center Programs In Basking Ridge

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 as summer arrives 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 908-766- 2489 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Registration is available online at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

CHILDREN & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS

Xtreme Adventure - Kayak

Thursday, July 30 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Adventurers age 13 to 16 will travel to the Wading River in the Pine Barrens and learn how to wet exit a kayak. And learn proper paddle skills.

Fee is $75 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.

Advance payment required.

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM

Sunday, August 2 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.

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 by calling 908-722-1200 or on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.

HEADQUARTERS

355 MILLTOWN ROAD BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

TEL: 908.722.1200 FAX: 908.722.6592
NJ Relay 711
For the hearing/speech impaired

www.somersetcountyparks.org