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, November 7, 14, 21, and 28 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 $24 per person for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Young Explorers Club
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21,and 28 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 $30 per pair and $15 per additional child for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Turkey Talk
Wednesday, November 9 from 10:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn about the turkey in the
days approaching Thanksgiving, providing for educated discussion
at the dinner table.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Birding at Duke Island Park
Monday, November 7 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Adult birders will meet a Naturalist at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater for
a morning of bird watching along the Raritan River.
Fee is 12 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Sunday Forest Fitness
Sundays, November 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Sunday morning walking group, enjoying
nature along the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $15 for the 3-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Family Nature Walk – FREE PROGRAM
Sunday, November 13 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.
