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Environmental Education Center Programs

January 4 to 10, 2016

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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Young Explorers Club

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Mondays, January 4, 11, and 25 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 $22 per pair and $11 per additional child for the 3-day session.

Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Tree House Gang

Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 or from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.

Children ages 3 to 5 will be entertained and educated at these afternoon

science and nature classes. Program will include hikes, hands-on

activities, and interacting with live animals.

Fee is $65 per person for either 4-day session

Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Forest Fitness

Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 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.

Nature Through A Child’s Eye

Saturday, January 9 through Sunday, February 7 from 9:00 A.M. to

4:30 P.M daily except Monday, January 18

The entire family will enjoy the annual environment and nature art show featuring works from children from kindergarten through grade six in Somerset County schools.

Admission is free.

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.

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