Where can you go to nestle yourself in nature, stare at the stars and walk into a wigwam? In Union County, you don’t need to go far. Explore Trailside Nature and Science Center, where exhibits and classes present the wonders of the natural world to its visitors.
This 4500 square foot facility offers environmental exhibitions designed to immerse children and adults alike. This spring, Trailside has hosted a range of programming, from toddler activities like the Spring Awakening Color Walk, Music Makers and Bubble Mania to grade school-targeted explorations like Wildlife Rescue and Bluebird Basics. For those looking to explore the greater beyond, the center offers Star Parties, coordinated by Amateur Astronomers, Inc., and which include presentations from the Trailside auditorium and an hour of gazing at the stars.
Set in the scenic Watchung Valley, the center is nestled in a preserve which includes lakes, woodlands, hiking trails and more. Come visit Trailside and enjoy an environmental education amidst pristine natural beauty.
Trailside Nature and Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. BestRentNJ.com rental apartments located nearest the center include Horla Apartments, Grandway Apartments, Ross Apartments, Park Terrace 55+, Lidgerwood Manor and Glisser Gardens.
