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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Tot Trek - FREE PROGRAM
Friday, April 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
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Children age infant to 5 with a parent will leave their strollers behind for a
leisurely walk along the trails of Lord Stirling Park to enjoy the
natural beauty of spring in New Jersey.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, April 23 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
Woodland Wildflowers - FREE PROGRAM
Thursday, April 21 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk through Lord Stirling
Park in search of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 23 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.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.
Learn to Compost
Saturday, April 23 from 2:00 P.M.to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will learn how banana peels, apple cores,
orange rinds, and much more can become an asset that is good for
the yard, garden, and the environment.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
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