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Environmental Education Center Programs Jan. 27 to Feb. 2
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages
January 27, 2013 through February 2, 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 takes control 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
Diggin’ Dinosaurs
Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children ages 4 to 6 will discover how fossils are formed and learn about how dinosaurs lived.
Fee is $8 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.
Story Hour
Saturday, February 1 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
environmental-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.
The Green Team
Saturday, February 1 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
Nature Through A Child’s Eye
Now through Sunday, February 2 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M daily
except holidays
The entire family will enjoy the annual environment and nature art show featuring works from children from kindergarten through grade six in Somerset County schools.
Admission is free.
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.