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Environmental Education Center Programs

February 15 to 21, 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 winter in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN, TEEN, & PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS

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Saturday, February 20 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

Glenhurst Meadows Bird Hike – NEW!

Thursday, February 18 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Adult birders will join a Naturalist on a hike to this local birding hotspot.

Fee is $20 per person.

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

Winter Walking in the Woods

Friday, February 19 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a walk through the

winter woods for signs of animal activity and changing seasons.

Fee is $6 per person.

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. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.

PHOTO CAPTION: Enjoy Family Nature Walks in the woods at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, NJ.

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