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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 draws to a close in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILDREN & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS
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Snakes on a Plain
Friday, September 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
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Children age infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist to explore the
lives of snakes from all over the world and their adaptability to
different environments.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 26 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 who have to fulfill a community service
requirement for school will enjoy the educational and fun activities
at the Environmental Education Center.
The program is free
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Explore Island Beach State Park – NEW!
Thursday, September 24 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Adults will join Naturalists on an exploration of the wild life in the salt
marsh at the edge of the ocean at Island Beach State Park.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Fall Wildflowers – NEW! – FREE PROGRAM
Friday, September 25 from 10:30 to 12:00 Noon
Adults will join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk through Lord Stirling
Park in search of the wildflowers of autumn.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Lily Pad Ponding
Saturday, September 26 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to examine the life
above and below the surface of Lily Pad Pond, home to turtles,
frogs, dragonflies, and more.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 26 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Sunday, September 27 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.
Wild Plant Walk
Sunday, September 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Family and friends age 10 and older with a parent are invited to walk the
trails at the Environmental Education Center with Jared
Rosenbaum, owner of Wild Ridge Plants, to learn about wild
edible and medicinal plants.
Fee is $10 per adult and $8 per youth or senior.
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.
