Environmental Education Center Announces Upcoming Events

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center has announced a series of events for the week of April 6 through April 12. The Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs for children and adults as spring begins.

Children, teen and child/parent programs

Jaws and Claws! Tuesday, April 7 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn about how animals of all sizes use their jaws and claws. Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child. Register online or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Tot Trek Friday, April 10 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will leave their strollers behind for a leisurely walk along the trails of Lord Stirling Park to enjoy the natural beauty of spring in New Jersey. Program is free. Register online or call 908-766-2489.

Wild Kids Sundays, April 12 & 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Children age infant to 5 with a parent will cure cabin fever on an exploration of the Great Swamp using the five senses to explore the natural world. Fee is $14 per pair for the four-day session and $7 per additional child. Register online or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Adult and family programs

Forest Fitness Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.

Adults are invited to join a weekly walking group, enjoying nature along the level trails of Lord Stirling Park.Fee is $20 for the four-day session. Register online or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Raritan Bay Birding Thursday, April 9 from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Adult birders will join a Naturalist on a trip to the Raritan Bay visiting sites along Hartshorne Woods, the Shrewsbury and Navasink rivers, Conaskonk Point and more. Fee is $50 per person and $40 per senior. Register online or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

Bluebird Walk Saturday, April 11 from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.

Family and friends of all ages will join a Naturalist for a walk on the trails of Lord Stirling Park to seek the beautiful eastern bluebird on its spring migration. The program is free.

For more information or to register for any of the aforementioned events, visit theSomerset County Parks website or call 908-766-2489.

(Photo courtesy of the Somerset County Park Commission)