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Environmental Education Center Programs

August 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 in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS

Birth of a Butterfly

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Monday, August 15 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Children ages 4 to 6 will explore the life cycle of a butterfly through

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stories, crafts, and a field walk.

Fee is $9 per person

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

What’SUP (Stand Up Paddling – NEW!

Wednesday, August 17 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Adults will join a professional at Spruce Run Reservoir for a lesson and

guided excursion.

Fee is $120 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.

Please note that dog walking is not permitted on the trails at the Environmental Education Center.

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