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 13 through April 19. 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.

ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Pocono Waterfall Hunt Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adults will enjoy a trip to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to locate as many waterfalls as is possible in one day. Fee is $50 per adult and $40 per senior. Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489. Advance payment required.

New Jersey Snakes FREE PROGRAM Sunday, April 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Family and friends of all ages will enjoy a presentation on the 22 varieties of snakes calling New Jersey home, learning to identify, dispel myths and what to do when a snake is encountered. The presentation is free.

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

(Photo courtesy of the Somerset County Park Commission)