Environmental Education Center Programs Nov. 18 to 24

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages

November 18, 2013 through November 24, 2013

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - 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 wonder and the beauty of nature as colors begin to change in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS

Critters in Camouflage

            Thursday, November 21 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 

            Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn how different animals

                        blend into nature to protect themselves from predators.

            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

Thanksgiving for the Animals

            Saturday, November 23 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 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 $7 per adult and $6 per youth or senior

            Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.                             Advance payment required.

Origami Cranes

            Saturday, November 23 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 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 $7 per adult and $6 per youth or 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.