Somerset County Park Commission

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	190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 908 722-1200 Ext. 5002 EEC Home Page

The Environmental Education Center Naturalists offer a variety of birding programs such as guided walks on our trails, day trips to near-by parks, and overnight trips throughout the year. Most programs are designed for adults, but specific programs are offered for families and teens too. All levels of birders are welcome to join the fun!

Birding with the Environmental Education Center (PDF)

The Birds of the World
(All Ages, 10 years and older with parent)

One of the greatest joys of birding is seeing beautiful jays, cardinals, chickadees, and goldfinches right in your backyard. However, there are over 10,000 spectacular bird species found throughout the world. Over the next several months we will be learning about each and every bird family in taxonomic order. The lectures will cover a few new families at a time and will introduce their life histories, ranges, descriptions, and interesting facts. Each presentation will provide you with a new appreciation for the world of birds! Pre-registration is not required. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EECscparks/) for any changes or cancellations to the programs.
FREE
7:00pm-8:30pm

Friday, February 28: Ostriches, Kiwis, and Friends

Friday, March 6: Pheasants, Quail, Ducks, Flamingos, and Friends

Friday, March 13: Hummingbirds, Swifts, and Friends

Friday, March 27: Cuckoos, Rails, Cranes, and Friends

Friday, April 3: Shorebirds, Gulls, Terns, Auks, and Friends

Friday, April 17: Penguins, Albatross, Boobies, and Friends

Friday, May 1: Hawks, Owls, Trogons, Hornbills, and Friends

Friday, May 15: Kingfishers, Toucans, Woodpeckers, and Friends

Friday, May 29: Falcons, Parrots, and Friends

*Programs will continue in the summer and fall of 2020.

SATURDAY BIRD WALKS
(All Ages)
The fall bird walks are back and better than ever! Join a Naturalist on a trek along our trails looking for the migrants that pass through our area on their journey to Central and South America. These walks will be offered three Saturdays in October to catch the end of fall migration at Lord Stirling Park.
Pre-registration is not required.
FREE

Saturdays 7:00am-9:00am
September 7, 21, 28

Saturdays 7:30am-9:30am
October 5,12 19

Public Programs

    • January Programs
    • February Programs
    • March Programs
    • April Programs
    • May Programs
    • June Programs
    • July Programs
    • August Programs
    • September Programs
    • October Programs
    • November Programs
    • December Programs

Specialty Programs

    • Birding
    • Birthday Parties
    • Canoe & Kayak
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Family Program Series
    • Forest Fitness
    • Garden Discovery
    • Libraries, Senior Centers &
      Other Groups
    • Maple Sugaring
    • Other Day Trips & Overnight Trips
    • Scouts
    • Summer Camps
    • Workshops

School Programs

    • Field Trips
    • In School Programs
    • Biomimicry Programs
    • School Program Guide

Trips & Outings

    • Birding
    • Canoe & Kayak
    • Garden Discovery
    • Other Day Trips & Overnight Trips

Events

    • 1770s Festival
    • By the Light of the Moon
    • Live Animal Show
    • County Caper
    • Events
    • Family Program Series
    • Festival of Trees
    • Swamp Search
    • Temporary Exhibits

Program Calendars

Calendar (PDF)

Trails & Facilities

    • Room Rentals
    • Auditorium
    • Biomimicry STEM Lab
    • Discovery Room
    • Pond View Room
    • The Tree House
    • EEC Brochure
    • Gift Shop/Library
    • The Great Swamp Experience
    • Temporary Exhibits
    • Trail Map

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed and appreciated throughout the year. Please contact
Gretchen Rotondo at 908 722-1200 ext.5323 or email your completed application and waiver to grotondo@scparks.org.

Volunteer Application for Adult
Volunteer Application for Minor
Volunteer Waiver for Adults
Volunteer Waiver for Minors/Dependents

Corporate Volunteer Groups please contact Daniel Ross at 908 722-1200 ext.5336 or dross@scparks.org.

Hours & Directions

The building is open 9am-5pm daily.
Exhibits are open 9am-4:30pm daily.
Registration is accepted 9am-4:30pm daily.
The building is closed on Holidays.
Trails are open dawn to dusk daily but closed on Deer Management days as scheduled.

Click here for Directions

Donations & Sponsorship

Donations are gladly accepted.
Please make checks payable to:
The Somerset County Park Commission
and mail to Carrie Springer,
190 Lord Stirling Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Support Packet

Ask A Naturalist

Ask-A-Naturalist

Have a question about a plant or animal species you saw in Lord Stirling Park or northern New Jersey?

One of our naturalists can help you! Complete the form and an EEC staff member will do their best to solve your nature mysteries!

Registration

   • On-line Registration
• Registration Information
• Waiver for Adults
• Waiver for Minors/Dependents
   • Medical Form for Adults
   • Medical Form for Minors