Environmental Education Center Programs Offered In Basking Ridge

By Rich Reitman

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 wonders of nature as summer arrives in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

CHILDREN & CHILD/PARENT PROGRAMS

Birth of a Butterfly

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

Children ages 4 to 6 will explore the life cycle of a butterfly through

stories, crafts, and a field walk.

Fee is $9 per person

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

Xtreme Adventure: Sedge Island Overnight

Tuesday, August 11 at 8:00 A.M. to Wednesday, August 12 at

5:30 P.M.

Adventurers ages 13 to 16 will hit the road on a trip to New Jersey’s

largest estuary for kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, birding, and

crabbing.

Fee is $225 per person.

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

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Early Birds Paddle

Monday, August 10 from 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.

Paddlers will start the day on a quiet paddle along the Passaic River to

enjoy swamp sights in the early morn.

Fee is $20 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.

Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found by calling 908-722-1200 or on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Like us on Facebook and Twitter.