Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge presents 'Astronomy Adventure,' (shown here) Feb. 21. (courtesy photo)The Messenger-Gazette The Naturalists at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center will present \"An Astronomy Adventure\" on Saturday, Feb. 21, 6-7 p.m. at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge. Family & friends with children age 10 years and older accompanied by a parent will enjoy a presentation by Paul Cirillo, member of the NJ Astronomical Society, on the fascinating subject of Astronomy that will include breathtaking pictures of the Planets, our Galaxy, and beyond. Participants will learn about the latest exploration of Mars and the search for other planets. Information will be provided on the resources available that allow anyone to easily understand the night sky by identifying constellations and planets, seeing satellites, and more! <\/p>\n
Fee is $6 per person and preregistration is required. Registration and payment may be made online at http:\/\/www.somersetcountyparks.org<\/a>, in-person at the Environmental Education Center, via mail, or by telephone (if using a credit card) at 908-766-2489. <\/p>\n The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, and is nestled within 450 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Passaic River. A swamp vivarium, and an environmentally based library are located within the Center itself. <\/p>\n Blue BOBO (Buy One - Bring One) Fridays bins now are located at the Environmental Education Center and Lord Stirling Stable in Basking Ridge, as well as at the Somerset County Park Commission headquarters at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. The public is invited to drop off canned food or personal-care items for donation to Somerset County food banks. <\/p>\n Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at http:\/\/www.somersetcountyparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visit link: <\/p>\n Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge presents 'Astronomy Adventure,' Feb. 21<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge presents 'Astronomy Adventure,' (shown here) Feb. 21. Continue reading