ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
October 14, 2013 through October 20, 2013
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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 colors begin to change 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
Halloween Happenings – By the Light of the Moon
Friday, October 18 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:15 P.M.
Led by a Naturalist, adventurers of all ages will explore the Great Swamp, listening for animal sounds ‘and experimenting in the night while walking the swampy trails beneath the stars. Walks will depart every 15 minutes with concurrent indoor activities including a maze, live critters, refreshments and more.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Halloween Happenings – The Nature of Halloween
Saturday, October 19 from 2:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Explorers ages infant to 6 with an adult will join a Naturalist to stroll the boardwalk around the Environmental Education Center and meet life size misunderstood animals such as a bewitching bat, wise owl, and talking turtle. Indoor activities include a maze, live critters, and more! Cookies and cider top off the night. Walks will depart every 15 minutes.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Bones, Bones, Bones
Friday, October 25 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn about creatures whose
bones are on the inside and on the outside.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
The Green Team
Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 who have to fulfill a community service
requirement for school will enjoy the educational and fun activities
at the Environmental Education Center.
The program is free
Field Trips for the Fun at Heart - Bronx Zoo
Wednesday, October 23 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Adults will enjoy a driving-free and child-free Naturalist-led trip to New
York’s world famous Bronx Zoo with over 600 species of animals
on display.
Fee is $50 per adult & $40 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Bone Yard Birding
Friday, October 25 from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Adult adventurers will visit some of New Jersey burial grounds that are
now home to flora, fauna, and the history of our state.
Fee is $40 per adult and $30 per senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Animal Masks
Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist and make an animal
mask to wear just in time for Halloween.
Fee is $9 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.
