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Environmental Education Center Programs

March 21 to 27, 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 as spring arrives in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN & PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS

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Spring Sensations

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Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will enjoy a Naturalist-led walk to experience spring using all five senses.

Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Winter Walking in the Woods

Thursday, March 24 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.

Woodcock Watch

Saturday, March 26 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Family and friends of all ages will mark the arrival of spring on a walk

through the fields and meadows of Lord Stirling Park in search of

the elusive and amorous bogsucker.

Fee is $9 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.

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