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
The Green Team – FREE PROGRAM
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Saturday, October 1 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 - Is natural science a subject you find interesting?
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Do you like the outdoors? Is the Great Swamp a place you like to
visit? If so, join the Environmental Education Center Naturalists
and contribute your talents to fun and educational projects and
special events.
Pre-registration is required.
The program is free
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Trenton Marsh Meander
Monday, September 26 from 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Paddlers will enjoy a day trip through the Trenton-Hamilton Marsh, a
large expanse of woodlands, tidal marsh and streams. Trip will
include a hike at Roebling Park and a paddle to the
Bordentown Beach.
Fee is $75 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Hawk Watch Hike at the EEC– FREE PROGRAM
Wednesday, September 28 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to hike the trails of the
Great Swamp with an eye out for migrating birds of prey.
The program is free. Pre-registration is required.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, October 1 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.
Apple Tasting
Saturday, October 1 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to learn all about the
apple, tasting a variety of local and specialty varieties.
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.
