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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Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
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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, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 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.
Wild Kids
Sundays, April 3 & 10 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will cure cabin fever on an
exploration of the Great Swamp using the five senses to explore
the natural world.
Fee is $14 per pair for the 2-day session and $7 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Jamaica Bay, Mon
Wednesday, March 30 from 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Adult birders will enjoy a day at Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Brooklyn, NY. The urban refuge is a prime birding spot where thousands of water, land, and shorebirds stop during migration.
Fee is $65 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Salamander Adventure at Lord Stirling Park
Saturday, April 2 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will enjoy a hike around Lord Stirling Park
in search of salamanders running across the rocks and logs.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, April 3 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.
Bluebird Walk
Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a walk on the trails
of Lord Stirling Park to seek the beautiful eastern bluebird on its
spring migration.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Advance payment required.
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