40th Festival Of Trees Returns In Basking Ridge, Dec. 2

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The 40th Annual Festival of Trees opens to the public on Saturday, Dec. 2 featuring a display of holiday trees, designed and created by local groups, clubs, businesses and individuals who select the theme and decorate in their own style with their personal artistic ability.

Presented by the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center the fesitval will be held at the Environmental Education Center located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge. It will remain open seven-days-a week until Friday, Dec. 29 with the exception of Sunday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Dec. 26. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

The Snowflake Café will provide hot beverages, fresh baked goods and live holiday music on weekends by both professional and amateur performers. A schedule of performers is available by calling the Environmental Education Center at 908-766-2489 or on the website at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Groups of 12 or more who schedule in advance will receive a 20 percent discount. Disadvantaged or disabled groups will be admitted for free. Proceeds from the event help support educational and community service programs at the EEC.

For information or group reservations, contact the Environmental Education Center at 908-766-2489 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment, or email mjuhasz@scparks.org

(Image via Somerset County Park Commission: The Festival of Trees)

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