ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
March 3, 2013 through March 9, 2014
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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 of nature as winter begins to wind down 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 PROGRAMS
Young Explorers Club
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will experience the wonders of
nature through outdoor activities to stimulate the five senses.
Fee is $30 per pair and $15 per additional child for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
KinderNats
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 4:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M.
Children ages 5 to 7, who are enrolled in kindergarten and first grade will
study science and explore the natural world through games,
Naturalist-led activities, and more.
Fee is $24 per person for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Turtle Time
Friday, March 7 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children age infant to 5 with a parent will learn about turtles while they
sleep away the winter months.
Fee is $10 per pair & $5 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness
Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a Naturalist-led weekly walking group, enjoying
nature along the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.
Fee is $20 for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Natural Spa
Saturday, March 8 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends age 9 years and older (with a parent) will learn how to make various
spa treatments at home from ingredients found around the house
and how to protect skin from the elements.
Fee is $16 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.
