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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!
EEC Bird Companion Guide (pdf)
Virtual Birding Identification Workshop: Warblers
(Adult)
This program will take a look at the northeastern United States’ most iconic group of birds, the warblers! Around 30 different warbler species pass through New Jersey in the Fall. Learn field markings, behavior, and other identification tips for each species.
$20 per household
Course Code: 57003
EEC-01 Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00pm-8:00pm
Virtual Birding Identification Workshop: Raptors and Sparrows
(Adult)
October is a perfect time to focus our eyes on the sky in search of migrating raptors in flight and sparrows that will begin to frequent our meadows on their way south. Learn field markings, behavior, and other identification tips for each species.
$25 per household
Course Code: 57004
EEC-01 Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7:00pm-8:00pm
Virtual Birding Identification Workshop: Owls
(Adult)
Owls are fascinating! Whether with long or short ears, barred or great horned, these raptors are truly special. With the shared personal insights of a Natualist who has observed all of North America’s owl species, learn field markings, behavior, and other identification tips for each species.
$15 per household
Course Code: 57005
EEC-01 Fridays, November 6, 13, 20
7:00pm-8:00pm
Virtual Birding Identification Workshop: Ducks
(Adult)
This program will be all about the wide array of ducks we have in New Jersey during winter. Learn how to identify drakes and hens of each species and break the species into easy to remember groups. Learn field markings, behavior, and other identification tips for each species.
$20 per household
Course Code: 57006
EEC-01 Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22
7:00pm-8:00pm
The Birds of the World
(All Ages, 10 years and older with parent)
Please contact Ben at bbarkley@scparks.org for more information.
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
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SATURDAY BIRD WALKS
(All Ages)
Saturday Bird Walks are currently canceled through December 2020 due to COVID-19. |
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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!
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