ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
April 14, 2014 through April 20, 2014
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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 as spring brightens Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
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CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS
Splish, Splash!
Thursday, April 17 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will hike the Great Swamp to find
the budding results of April showers.
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
Learn to Compost
Tuesday, April 15 from 4:15 P.M.to 5:15 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will learn how banana peels, apple cores,
orange rinds, and much more can become an asset that is good for
the yard, garden, and the environment.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Woodland Wildflowers – NEW!
Wednesday, April 16 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Adults will join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk through Lord Stirling
Park in search of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor.
Program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Vernal Pool Hoppenings
Saturday, April 19 from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a walk out to the
Swamp to vernal pools, the only areas where some species of
amphibians will breed.
Fee is $6 per person.
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.
