PARK COMMISSION GARDENS CELEBRATE
'NATIVE KNOWLEDGE' MONTH THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
FAR HILLS, NJ - Somerset County Park Commission has announced that Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road in Far Hills, NJ and Colonial Park Gardens in Somerset, NJ will participate throughout September in “Native Knowledge,” the first coordinated statewide program of the Garden State Gardens Consortium. Focusing on the importance of native plants in the landscape, fifteen New Jersey public gardens will present tours, talks, exhibits, and workshops during the month of September, 2010. (More)
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SCIENCE & NATURE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center have announced a new entertaining and educational program for children ages 3 to 5. (More)
PRIVATE HORSE HUNTER PACE AT LORD STIRLING STABLE
Sunday, September 12, 2010
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable and the Somerset County Park Commission will host a Hunter Pace on the grounds of Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Hunter Pace, open to private horse owners, will take place on Sunday, September 12, 2010 starting at 9:00 AM with the last team departing by 1:00 PM. The event is sponsored by the Horseman’s Outlet of Lebanon, New Jersey. (More)
“SALUTE TO HORSE POWER”
CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
AT LORD STIRLING STABLE
Sunday, October 3, 2010
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable will present their 13th annual “Salute To Horse Power” classic automobile and motorcycle show on the grounds of Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, October 17, 2010) (More)
UPCOMING EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Entertaining & Educational Activities for All Ages - September 6 through September 12
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs to help children and adults enjoy the wonder and the beauty of nature as spring takes hold in Somerset County. The Environmental Education Center provides many entertaining and educational programs for children and adults year around. (More)
DUKE ISLAND WALKERS
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A weekly walking group will meet every Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. at the Duke Island Visitor’s Center for a healthy walk through Duke Island Park along a beautiful stretch of the Raritan River. Coffee, tea, and treats will be provided. For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 226.
Duke Island Park is located off Old York Road in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The walk is free of charge. Walks continue through the winter months as weather permits. |
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