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Environmental Education Center Programs July 22 to 28

UPCOMING EVENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages

July 22, 2013 through July 28, 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 summer takes hold 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, & WITH PARENT PROGRAMS

 

Let the Sun Shine In

            Monday, July 22 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Children age 4 to 6 will spend time with a Naturalist to explore the

            outdoors, embarking on a sun scavenger hunt and creating a sun-

            craft while learning about UV rays.

            Fee is $9 per person.

            Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.                             Advance payment required.

 

Bird in the Nest

            Wednesday, July 24 from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.            

            Children age infant to 5 with a parent will tour Lord Stirling Park to seek

                        out nests to discover how birds care for their young.

            Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child

            Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.                             Advance payment required.

 

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

 

Birding at Duke Island Park – NEW

            Monday, July 22 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Adult birders will meet a Naturalist at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater for

            a morning of bird watching along the Raritan River.

            Fee is $10 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.

 

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