The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey has opened registration for children’s science and nature programs scheduled for Mondays and Saturdays in March.
Young Explorers, a program for children age infant to 5 with a parent, focuses on developing the five senses through simple activities. Parents are encouraged to share the experience with their children and are provided methods of continuing interaction with nature upon returning home.
The Young Explorers Club will meet on Mondays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 2016 from 10:30 A.M. to 11: 30 A.M. Fee for the 4-session program is $30 per pair and $15 for each additional child.
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KinderNats is designed for children age 5 to 7 who love being outdoors, getting them outside to study science and explore the natural world. These Junior Naturalists will be engaged through hiking, activities and more. Each week will focus on a different seasonal theme.
KinderNats is scheduled for Mondays, Mondays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Fee is $24 per person for the 4-day session.
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River Rats is a science and nature learning adventure for children age 5 to 8 who will join a Naturalist for an exciting experience, hiking, observing, interacting with live animals, creating crafts, and exploring the Great Swamp.
River Rats will convene on Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 10:30 A.M. to 12: 00 Noon. Fee for the 4-session program is $36 per child.
Registration and payment for these programs may be made on-line at www.somersetcountyparks.org, in-person at the Environmental Education Center, via mail, or by telephone (if using a credit card) at 908-766-2489. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 450 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. A swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself.
Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org
