ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
June 23, 2014 through June 29, 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 summer arrives in 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
Recipe for a Swamp
Monday, June 23 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will tour the swamp to discover the
different animals and plants that thrive in the environment before making a swamp craft to take home.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child..
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
A Hummingbird’s Life
Wednesday, June 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will examine the life of the
hummingbird as spring brings new life to the Great Swamp.
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
Garden Discovery Tour – Vassar College Arboretum – NEW!
Tuesday, June 24 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Arboretum in Poughkeepsie, New York showcases 230 tree species.
The tour will includes annuals and perennials in the Shakespeare
Garden and the Sculpture Garden and a walk along the boardwalk
to the Wetland Garden and lake.
Fee is $40 per adult and $30 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.
