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Environmental Education Center Programs

June 27 to July 3

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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Recipe for a Swamp

Monday, June 27 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

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Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will tour the swamp to discover the

different animals and plants that thrive in the environment before making a swamp craft to take home.

Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child.

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

Xtreme Adventure - Whitewater Rafting

Tuesday, June 28 from 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Adventurers age 13 to 16 will head to the Lehigh River to meet a licensed

rafting guide for a cruise down the rapids.,

Fee is $100 per person.

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

June Bugs

Thursday, June 30 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Children ages 5 to 7 will explore the trails of Lord Stirling Park searching

for critters that makes people jump, squeal, and run.

Fee is $9 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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