Environmental Education Center Programs Mar. 31 to Apr. 6

March 31, 2014 through April 6, 2014

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 wonders of nature as spring begins in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS

April Foolers

            Tuesday, April 1 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. –

Age infant to 5 w/parent

            Tuesday, April 1 from 4:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M.

                        Age 4 to 6

Children will discover how animals act as practical jokers, using

            camouflage and trickery to protect themselves from predators.

            Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child for younger group.

Fee is $6 per person for older group.

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

River Rats

            Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Children age 5 to 8 will enjoy a weekend learning adventure, joining a

            Naturalist for a themed exploration of the Great Swamp.

            Fee is $36 per person for the 4-day session.

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Forest Fitness

            Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

Adults are invited to join a weekly walking group, enjoying nature along

            the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.

            Fee is $25 for the 5-day session.

            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.