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Environmental Education Center Programs Nov. 11 to 17
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
November 11, 2013 through November 17, 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 colors begin to change 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
Tree House Gang
Tuesday, November 12, 19, and 26 from 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 $50 per person for the 3-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Turkey Talk
Thursday, November 14 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children ages 4 to 6 will learn about the turkey in the days approaching
Thanksgiving, providing for educated discussion at the dinner
table.
Fee is $6 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
Advance payment required.
The Green Team
Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children ages 12 to 15 who have to fulfill a community service
requirement for school will enjoy the educational and fun activities
at the Environmental Education Center.
The program is free
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Forest Fitness
Tuesdays, November 12, 19, and 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 $15 for the 3-day session.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Deer Wrangling
Sunday, November 17 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M
Family and friends of all ages will take a short hike to look for signs of
deer and learn why there are so many and what can be done to
keep them out of the garden.
The hike is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
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.