UPCOMING EVENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages

July 23, 2012 through July 29, 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 arrives in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Beautiful Bugs

            Tuesday, July 24 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

            Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn all about insects and

                        where to find them, enjoying an insect hunt, making an insect craft,

                        and reading an insect story.

            Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child.

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

FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS

Whitewater Beginnings

            Saturday, July 28 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.

Rescue Rodeo

            Sunday, July 29 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Paddlers will have an opportunity to learn basic kayaking rescue skills

            including boat and person towing, paddle and throw bag tossing,

            wet exiting, and more.

            Fee is $20 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.

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