ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ANNOUNCES FALL SCIENCE & NATURE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5

Thursday Programs Begin September 8, 2011

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center have announced a new entertaining and educational program for children ages 3 to 5 scheduled to run on consecutive Thursday afternoons..

Tree House Gang is an afternoon program series that will introduce children to science and nature through an enhanced learning program incorporating outdoor hikes, hands-on activities, interaction with live animals, and crafts. The program takes place at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

The afternoon classes run from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. and are offered on 4 consecutive Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2011. Each session features a different theme. A snack will be provided during all sessions.

Fee is $65 per person. For information and registration log onto www.somersetcountyparks.org of call 908-766-2489.

Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org