UPCOMING EVENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages

August 27, 2012 through September 2, 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

Nectar Sippers

            Monday, August 27 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

            Children age 4 to 6 will learn which animals drink nectar and what tools

                        they use to accomplish the feat.

            Fee is $10 per person.

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

Tot Trek

            Thursday, August 30 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

            Children age infant to 5 with a parent will meet with their strollers at the                            starting line for a leisurely walk along the trails of Lord Stirling                                     Park to enjoy the natural beauty of fall in New Jersey.

            Program is free.

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

FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS

Whitewater Beginnings

            Sunday, September 2 from 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Kayakers age 15 and over  will have an opportunity to take their skills to

            another level on a trip to Class 1-11 whitewater.

            Fee is $75 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.