Environmental Education Center February 4 to 10
UPCOMING EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
February 4, 2013 through February 10, 2013
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 during winter in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.
YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
Young Explorers Club
Mondays, February 4, and 25 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 $14 per pair and $7 per additional child.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
KinderNats
Mondays, February 4 and 25 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 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 $12 per person for the 2-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Tree House Gang
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 or
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28
12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Children ages 3 to 5 will be entertained and educated at these afternoon
science and nature classes. Program will include hikes, hands-on
activities, interacting with live animals, and creating crafts.
Fee is $65 per person for the 4-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour
Saturday, February 9 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an
environmentally-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of
the EEC.
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Maple Sugaring
Saturday & Sunday, February 2 & 3; 9 & 10; 16 & 17; 23 & 24;
March 2 & 3; March 9 & 10 at 10:00 A.M, 12:00 Noon &
2:00 P.M. on Saturdays and 12:00 Noon and 2:00 P.M. on
Sundays
Everyone is invited to see how trees are tapped, how sap is collected, and witness the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup.
Schools and organized groups may arrange for weekday demonstrations
by calling 908-766-2489.
The program is free
Pre-registration is not required for individuals and families. Groups are encouraged to call ahead.
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Adults are invited to join a 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.
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.
