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 22 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.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.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Tot Trek - FREE PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 18 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
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
Field Trips for the Fun at Heart – Cranberry Bog Tour
Wednesday, October 19 from 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist for a day trip to the cranberry bogs of South
Jersey for a farm tour of Pine Barrens Native Fruits. Adventurers
will learn about the people, the landscape, and the history of the
Pine Barrens while traveling the dirt roads around Whitesbog
Village before following the berries from picking to packaging.
Fee is $80 per adult and $70 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, October 23 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.
