June 2, 2014 through June 8, 2014
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 approaches 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
Animal Babies
Monday, June 2 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn how animal parents raise
animal babies through pictures, stories, crafts, and a hike.
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
Shopping at Well-Sweep
Tuesday, June 3 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Adults will enjoy a trip to Well-Sweep Herb Gardens to prepare your 2014
Garden with the large variety of plants and herbs, many of which
are not to be found at the neighborhood nursery.
Suggested donation is $25 in plants for the Environmental Education
Center Garden.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Birds Over Breakfast
Tuesday, June 3 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Adult birders will enjoy an early morning walk through the swamp at Lord
Stirling Park to look and listen for the birds that make the park
their home.
Fee is $25 per person
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Forest Fitness
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Naturalist-led weekly walking group, enjoying
nature along the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $20 for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Lord Stirling Park Spring Bird Count
Saturday, June 7 from 6:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Adults will have the opportunity to learn birding basics while collecting
data for the Environmental Education Center and the New Jersey
Audubon Society (NJAS).
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.
