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 summer 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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Wednesday, June 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn all about insects and
where to find them, enjoying an insect hunt, making an insect craft,
and reading an insect story.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Garden Discovery Tour – Hidden Springs Lavender Farms & Colonial Park
Tuesday, June 21 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Join a Naturalist to tour Somerset County’s lavender fields and learn about
the many varieties grown at Hidden Springs. Following lunch, join
the Park Commission rosarian at the Rudolf van der Goot Rose
Garden at Colonial Park, recipient of the 2015 World Federation of
Rose Societies Garden of Excellence award.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior
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.
