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, November 19 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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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
Hibernation Migration
Friday, November 18 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will join a Naturalist to find out
which animals will hang around for winter, which will head out of
town, and which will hibernate.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, November 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an
environmental-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of
the EEC.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Field Trips for the Fun at Heart - Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse
Tuesday, November 15 from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist on a day trip to Bobolink that specializes on
100% grass-fed raw milk cheeses, wood-fired breads made from
heritage grains, and pasture raised meats. Participants will walk
through the pastures, learn proper loaf forming techniques, and
bake a baguette.
Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Advance payment required.
Meadowlands Mystery Birding Tour
Thursday, November 17 from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Adult birders will head to the Meadowlands to seek out migratory waders,
ducks, and winter raptors with the New York skyline as a
backdrop.
Fee is $40 per adult and $30 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Thanksgiving for the Animals
Saturday, November 19 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will learn what they can do to help animals
survive the cold and snow of winter in this hands-on class.
Fee is $8 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Origami Birds
Saturday, November 19 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends age 8 and older with a parent will receive an
introduction to the ancient art of paper folding.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Twilight Walks – NEW! – FREE PROGRAM
Saturday, November 19 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist in search of
crepuscular (active during twilight) residents that live in Lord
Stirling Park.
The program is free
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.
