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 blossoms in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILDREN & PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
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Saturday, May 21 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 - Is natural science a subject you find interesting?
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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.
Coyote Kids
Registration begins Wednesday May 18
Children age 4 to 6 will enjoy a 4-day summer nature program that
includes hikes, live animals, hands-on activities, games, crafts,
and water play. The program will focus on a different habitat each
day. Schedule features “Habitats’ from July 11 to 14 and
“Animals” from August 1 to 4, 2016. Program runs from 9:00
A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
Fee is $100 per person per session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, May 21 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.
New Jersey Snakes - FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, May 22 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will enjoy a presentation on the 22 varieties
of snakes calling New Jersey home, learning to identify, dispel
myths, and what to do when a snake is encountered.
The presentation is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.
Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.
