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.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Tot Trek - FREE PROGRAM
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Thursday, September 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will leave their strollers behind for a
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leisurely walk along the trails of Lord Stirling Park to enjoy the
natural beauty of spring in New Jersey.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Delaware and Raritan Canal Paddle
Tuesday, September 20 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Paddlers will enjoy a relaxing trip along the quiet and still Canal, enjoying
the sights and sounds of this hidden gem of Somerset County.
Fee is $60 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Hawkwatch @ Chimney Rock – NEW! – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Sunday, September 25 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Join a Naturalist and a Park ranger at Washington Valley Park Hawk
Watch in Bridgewater to witness thousands of hawks, falcons, and
eagles flying overhead while learning about the different types of
raptors.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, September 24 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.
Insects and Camouflage - FREE
Saturday, September 24 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Diane Crawley from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County
will present a family-friendly program on insects ands their use of
camouflage in nature.
Program is free.
For information call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, September 25 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.
