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 autumn in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS
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Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
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Saturday, January 2 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an
environmental-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of
the EEC.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
River Rats
Saturdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children age 5 to 8 will enjoy a weekend learning adventure, joining a
Naturalist for a themed exploration of the Great Swamp.
Fee is $45 per person for the 5-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, January 2 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 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Coyote Cries
Tuesday, December 29 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a presentation that
will sort the myths from the facts about coyotes, education that is
important to people living in New Jersey.
Fee is $9 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Sunday Forest Fitness
Sundays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 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.
Information on these and all Park Commission programs and activities is available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.
