Basking Ridge 'Wild Kids' Helps Working Parents Connect With Children Outdoors

It’s never too early to get little ones to experience the wonders of nature. A new science and nature program for infants and children ages 5 and under will be held in Basking Ridge this March, giving families the opportunity to explore the outdoors together.

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey is offering “Wild Kids,” a special Sunday science and nature program for children and parents.

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Wild Kids provides working parents the opportunity to share an interesting and entertaining program with their children on Sunday mornings. This series focuses on developing the five senses through simple activities.

The program encourages parents to share the experience with their children after returning home as well. Materials and suggested home interactions are provided to parents after the program.

Wild Kids will convene on Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 10:30 to 11: 30 a.m. The fee for the 4-session program is $30 per pair and $15 for each additional child.

Registration and payment may be made online here, in-person at the Environmental Education Center, via mail, or by telephone (if using a credit card) at 908-766-2489. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

About the Somerset County Park Commission

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 450 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. A swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself.

To learn how to make a food donation to help the hungry in Somerset County, click here.

Pictured: Wild Kids and their parents venture out into the winter woods at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge.

Photo courtesy of Rich Reitman

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