Community Corner
Environmental Education Center Programs July 22 to 28
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
July 22, 2013 through July 28, 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 as summer takes hold 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, & WITH PARENT PROGRAMS
Let the Sun Shine In
Monday, July 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Children age 4 to 6 will spend time with a Naturalist to explore the
outdoors, embarking on a sun scavenger hunt and creating a sun-
craft while learning about UV rays.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Bird in the Nest
Wednesday, July 24 from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will tour Lord Stirling Park to seek
out nests to discover how birds care for their young.
Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Birding at Duke Island Park – NEW
Monday, July 22 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Adult birders will meet a Naturalist at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater for
a morning of bird watching along the Raritan River.
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.