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Basking Ridge: Environmental Education Center Programs Oct. 20 - 26
Programs for children, adults, and families
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 during the fall season in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
CHILD & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS
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Bones, Bones, Bones
Thursday, October 23 from 10:30 A.M. to11:30 A.M.
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Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn about creatures whose
bones are on the inside and on the outside.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour
Saturday, October 25 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.
FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS
Garden Discovery Tour – Kiku! At the New York Botanical Garden
Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist for an autumn visit to the National Historic
Landmark with numerous gardens to explore and hundreds of
chrysanthemum (Kiku) plants.
Fee is $55 per adult and $45 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Blue “BOBO (Buy One – Bring One) Fridays” bins now are located at the Environmental Education Center and Lord Stirling Stable in Basking Ridge, as well as at the Somerset County Park Commission headquarters at North Branch
Park in Bridgewater. The public is invited to drop off canned food or personal-care items for donation to Somerset County food banks.
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.
