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Environmental Education Center Programs Nov. 11 to 17

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.


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