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 spring arrives in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around.

Preregistration is required for programs and may be done by calling 908-766-2489 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Registration is available online at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

America’s National Parks
Wednesday, April 2 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - ages 3 to 5 w/parent
Wednesday, April 2 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. - ages 4 to 6
Children and parents will learn about the unique and phenomenal natural features of our National Parks through crafts, stories, hikes, and games. Theme is “Denali.”
Fee is $8 per pair and $4 per additional child for younger group & $5 per person for older group.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Discovering Teeth - NEW
Wednesday, April 2 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Children ages 7 to 9 will join a Naturalist and solve the mystery of which set of teeth belongs to which animal and how they provide clues of age and diet.
Fee is $5 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Earth Day Every Day
Saturday, April 5 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Family and friends will join a Naturalist for an adventure in the Swamp to learn why every day should be Earth Day.
Fee is $8 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Nature Dyes It! - NEW
Saturday, April 5 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Family and friends will hike Lord Stirling Park to search out the types of plants that may work for coloring fabrics.
Fee is $12 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Passaic Paddle
Saturday, April 5 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Paddlers will enjoy a relaxed trip through the Great Swamp Basin, flowing through floodplain forest and many unique wetland habitats. Fee is $18 per adult and $15 per student or senior.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Our Earth - NEW
Saturday, April 5 from 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Family and friends (age 10 and over) will enjoy this three-part program that will look at current environmental issues and how people can have an impact on improving and preserving our world. Theme of session two is “Greening Your Home”
The program is free.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Compass 101
Sunday, April 6 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Family and friends will develop mapping and compass skills while revealing the culture and natural history of the Somerset County Parks.
Fee is $9 per person.
Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

PRESS CONTACT: Kurt Bender, 908-766-2489

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