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 29 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
Frankenstein’s Little Monster
Friday, October 28 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn about nature’s cool and
kooky animal adaptations including why some have spikes and
some sport bright colors.
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
West Jersey Birding
Tuesday, October 25 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Adult birders will join a Naturalist for a day trip to some of New Jersey’s best spots for bird watching.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, October 29 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.
Animal Masks
Saturday, October 29 from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist and make an animal
mask to wear just in time for Halloween.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Delaware and Raritan Canal Paddle
Sunday, October 30 from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 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.
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.
