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Environmental Education Center Programs

September 12 to 18

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

KinderNats

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Mondays, September 12, 19, and 26 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Children ages 5 to 7, who are enrolled in kindergarten and first grade will

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study science and explore the natural world through games,

Naturalist-led activities, and more.

Fee is $18 per person for the 3-day session.

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

PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS

Young Explorers Club

Mondays, September 12, 19, and 26 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will experience the wonders of

nature through outdoor activities that stimulate the five senses.

Fee is $22 per pair and $11 per additional child for the 3-day session.

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

Crafty with Nature

Friday, September 16 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn to make art with nature,

Using paint, clay, and items found in the natural world around

them.

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

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM

Saturday, September 17 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.

Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM

Sunday, September 18 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.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.

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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