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Environmental Education Center Programs

August 22 to 28

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

Bird in the Nest

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Tuesday, August 23 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Children age 4 to 6 will tour Lord Stirling Park to seek out nests to

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discover how birds care for their young.

Fee is $9 per person.

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Games on the Pond

Sunday, August 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Paddlers will improve paddling skills by playing games on the pond

including Captain-Captain, tag, and tail pull. Prior participation in

Can-U-Cannu or Kan-U-Kayak is required.

Fee is $20 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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