UPCOMING EVENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages

August 20, 2012 through August 26, 2012

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 as summer takes hold in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Birth of a Butterfly

            Wednesday, August 22 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

            Children ages 4 to 6 will explore the life cycle of a butterfly through

                        stories, crafts, and a field walk.

            Fee is $10 per person

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

FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS

A Paddling Afternoon

            Tuesday, August 21 from 2:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

            Paddlers will join a Naturalist on a trip to some of the best backwaters in                           New Jersey, untouched by the rush of powerboats.

            Fee is $60 per person.

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

Evening Exploration

            Wednesday, August 22 from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist to explore the trails of

            the Great Swamp at dusk. Theme of the walk is “Bats.”

            Fee is $10 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.