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Environmental Education Center Programs in Basking Ridge
The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
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.
CHILDREN & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS
Tree House Gang
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Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 or from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Children ages 3 to 5 will be entertained and educated at these afternoon
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science and nature classes. Program will include hikes, hands-on
activities, interacting with live animals, and creating crafts.
Fee is $65 per person for the 4-day session
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, and 29 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 $20 for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Birding Along the Canal
Wednesday, September 2 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Adult birders will join a Naturalist for an early morning of local bird
watching along the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Fee is $20 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Early Birds Paddle
Thursday, September 3 from 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.
Paddlers will start the day on a quiet paddle along the Passaic River to
enjoy swamp sights in the early morn.
Fee is $20 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 5 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.
Sunday Forest Fitness
Sundays, September 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Sunday morning walking group, enjoying nature along
the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $20 for the 4-day session.
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 by calling 908-722-1200 or on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.
