BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center have announced a new entertaining and educational program for children ages 3 to 5 scheduled to run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Tree House Gang is an afternoon program series that will introduce children to science and nature through an enhanced learning program incorporating outdoor hikes, hands-on activities, interaction with live animals, and crafts. The program takes place at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

The afternoon classes run from 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. and are offered on 4 Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 and 4 consecutive Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. Each session features a different theme. A snack will be provided during all sessions.

Fee for each 4-day session is $65 per person. For information and registration log onto www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.

PRESS CONTACT: Maria Rossi- 908-766-2489 ext. 334