Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Birds are all around us, yet we often keep them in the background of our daily lives. As
we tune into the many sights and sounds of birds, our connection with nature grows. Join
us as we look for birds, listen for birds, sing like birds, watch their behavior, and learn
about their many fascinating characteristics.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Young People to Participate in the
Fall / Winter 2016
Thursdays – September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
4pm to 5pm
For 5-10 year olds; $8 per child per session
Birds live in every corner of the world! Come explore our wooded wetland and see
what birds live right here in New Jersey. Use binoculars, field guides, and a keen
sense of observation to discover and identify all sorts of birds.
Advance registration and payment are required.
Parents: This is a drop-off and pick-up class.
There are no refunds for missed or canceled classes.
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
Bird Club – Fall/Winter 2016 ~ $8/child/session ~ PRE-PAYMENT is required for all sessions
Please mark all dates you will be attending and indicate the number of children.
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Parent’s Name___________________ Child(ren)’s Name(s) _______________________________ Age(s)___________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________
Class space is limited. Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the
program. Please cut and return this section along with your payment. There are no refunds for missed classes. Thank you!
The Bug Club is devoted to young people who want to explore the wonders of
insects through field walks, games, stories and crafts. Learn how butterflies
migrate, watch dragonflies dance on the river, discover who’s living under
that log and investigate where insects fit into the food web!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in the
Fall/Winter 2016
Tuesdays – September 13, October 11, November 15, December 13
4pm to 5pm
For 6 to 10 year olds; $8 per child per session
Each month, we will explore different aspects of entomology as we catch, collect,
observe, identify and release a variety of invertebrate species. Together we’ll use nets,
magnifiers, and microscopes to investigate their behaviors, ecology and the important
roles they play within the larger ecosystem. Come ready to explore!
Advance registration and payment are required.
Parents: This is a drop-off and pick-up class.
There are no refunds for missed or canceled classes.
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
Bug Club Fall/Winter 2016 ~ Cost $8/child/session ~ PRE PAYMENT is required for all sessions
Please check all dates you will be attending and indicate the number of children.
September 13
October 11
November 15
December 13
Parent’s Name____________________Child(ren)’s Name(s) _______________________________ Age(s)___________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the program.
Please cut and return this section along with your payment. There are no refunds for missed or canceled classes. Thank you!
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Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Ex ecutive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in the
Thursdays – September 15; October 13, 27; November 3, 17
9:45am to 10:30am
For children 2 years old; $9 per child/per class
Fall will be arriving soon and the trees will be bursting with colors. Young children love
to explore the environment and observe many natural wonders that adults often take for
granted. We shall take magnifiers, shovels and more as we head out into our wooded
wetland. Join us as we investigate what fall means to the forest plants, animals and us!
Please come dressed for the weather!
All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Paths cannot accommodate strollers. Please prepare for wet
conditions. Maximum of two children per adult; all sessions are limited to eight children.
There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank you!
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
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Toddler Nature Program ~ Fall 2016
Toddler class payment is required at the time of registration. Please mark all dates you will be attending.
Fee: $9/child/class ~ Select Thursdays from 9:45am to 10:30am
September 15
October 13
October 27
November 3
November 17
Parent Name_______________________________________Child(ren)’s Name _________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________Phone___________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the class.
Please cut and return this section with your payment. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank You!
Our award-winning Little Explorers Tot and Preschool Nature Program is full of exciting
opportunities for children to discover the wonders of nature during their developmental
years. Each lesson is seasonally appropriate and introduces youth and their families to ways
of learning about nature and the outdoors. Become a Little Explorer at the Essex County
Environmental Center and enjoy crafts, stories and a variety of outdoor adventures!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Ex ecutive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in
Thursdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Pre-School Program for children ages 3 ½ to 5 years
Fee: $9 per child/per class
Thursday, September 15 - SCAVENGER HUNT
Let’s be detectives and hunt for some special forest treasures. Take home a fall collage jar.
Thursday, September 29 - WHO LIVES WHERE?
We will be detectives again, but today we look for special woodland animals. We’ll take binoculars for this hunt!
Thursday, October 13 - HARVEST TIME
What colors will we find outdoors today. Let’s bring back a bagful of colors and see if we can create a rainbow!
Thursday, October 20 - AUTUMN STICK TREE
Today we shall create autumn stick trees outdoors. Take your special tree home and enjoy the colors.
Thursday, October 27 - SPIDERS AND BATS
Why are these two creatures so scary to people? Learn some interesting facts about these very helpful animals.
Thursday, November 3 - MIGRATION
How do animals know when it’s time to relocate to a warmer home? Who are they and where are they headed?
Thursday, November 17 - HARVEST FEAST AT OUR LENAPE VILLAGE
Today we are pretending to be Lenape Native American children enjoying a harvest feast in our Lenape village.
All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Paths cannot accommodate strollers. Please prepare for wet conditions.
Maximum of two children per adult; all sessions are limited to fifteen children. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes.
Thank You!
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
PK class payment is required at the time of registration. Please check all dates you will be attending. Fee: $9 child/class
Thursdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
September 15
September 29
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 17
Parent Name_______________________________________Child(ren)’s Name _________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________
E-Mail_______________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the class.
Please cut and return this section with your payment. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank You!
Our award-winning Little Explorers Tot and Preschool Nature Program is full of exciting
opportunities for children to discover the wonders of nature during their developmental years.
Each lesson is seasonally appropriate and introduces youth and their families to ways of
learning about nature and the outdoors. Become a Little Explorer at the Essex County
Environmental Center and enjoy crafts, stories and a variety of outdoor adventures!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Ex ecutive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in
Fridays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Pre-School Program for children ages 3 ½ to 5 years
Fee: $9 per child/per class
Friday, September 16 - SCAVENGER HUNT
Let’s be detectives and hunt for some special forest treasures. Take home a fall collage jar.
Friday, September 30 - WHO LIVES WHERE?
We will be detectives again, but today we look for special woodland animals. We’ll take binoculars for this hunt!
Friday, October 14 - HARVEST TIME
What colors will we find outdoors today. Let’s bring back a bagful of colors and see if we can create a rainbow!
Friday, October 21 - AUTUMN STICK TREE
Today we shall create autumn stick trees outdoors. Take your tree home and put it in a special place to enjoy the colors.
Friday, October 28 - SPIDERS AND BATS
Why are these two creatures so scary to people? Learn some interesting facts about these very helpful animals.
Friday, November 4 - MIGRATION
How do some animals know when it is time to relocate to a warmer home? Who are they and where are they headed?
Friday, November 18 - HARVEST FEAST AT OUR LENAPE VILLAGE
Today we are pretending to be Lenape Native American children enjoying a harvest feast in our Lenape village.
All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Paths cannot accommodate strollers. Please prepare for wet conditions.
Maximum of two children per adult; all sessions are limited to fifteen children. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes.
Thank You!
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
PK class payment is required at the time of registration. Please check all dates you will be attending. Fee: $9 child/class
Fridays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
September 16
September 30
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 18
Parent Name_______________________________________Child(ren)’s Name _________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________
E-Mail_______________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the class.
Please cut and return this section with your payment. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank You!
Our award-winning Little Explorers Tot and Preschool Nature Program is full of exciting
opportunities for children to discover the wonders of nature during their developmental
years. Each lesson is seasonally appropriate and introduces youth and their families to
ways of learning about nature and the outdoors. Become a Little Explorer at the Essex
County Environmental Center and enjoy crafts, stories and a variety of outdoor
adventures!
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Ex ecutive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in
Fridays from 11am to 12pm; for children 3 years old
Fee: $9/child/class
Friday, September 16…FROGS AND TURTLES
Join us as we hunt for frogs (amphibians) and turtles (reptiles). Where do they live and what do they eat?
Friday, September 30…ZOOM IN
Today we take our magnifying glasses on our nature walk. Let’s explore little discoveries up close!
Friday, October 14…SEED AND NUT HUNTING
What are seeds and nuts? Who is hunting for them in the fall and why? Let’s join the hunt!
Friday, October 21…THE COLORS OF FALL
Where do we find the beautiful colors of fall? Let’s gather some of these colorful objects and make a special puppet.
Friday, October 28…LIGHT UP YOUR HALLOWEEN NIGHT
What is Halloween and why do we want to light up the night? Join us for a pumpkin hunt and create a fall night light.
Friday, November 4…ANIMAL MIGRATION
Birds, butterflies and more forest creatures are leaving the forest. Where are they headed and why?
Friday, November 18…THANKING NATURE IN NOVEMBER
The United States celebrates a day of thanksgiving at the end of November. Why are we thanking nature?
All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Paths cannot accommodate strollers. Please prepare for wet conditions.
Maximum of two children per adult; all sessions are limited to fifteen children. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes.
Thank You!
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
Tot class payment is required at the time of registration. Please check all dates you will be attending.
Fee: $9/child/class ~ Fridays ~ 11am to 12pm
Sept 16
Sept 30
Oct 14
Oct 21
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 18
Parent Name_______________________________________Child(ren)’s Name _________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________Phone___________________________________
E-mail_________________________________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the class.
Please cut and return this portion with your payment. There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank You!
The Frog Pond Science Club is devoted to young people who want to explore
the pond ecosystem through exploration, examination and exciting discoveries.
Learn what makes a healthy ecosystem, who is eating who and how we can
play a part as stewards of the natural environment.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in the
Fall/Winter 2016
Wednesdays –September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21
4pm to 5pm
For 5 to 9 year olds; $8 per child per session
Uncover and discover ecosystem interactions at the frog pond.
Use nets, magnifiers, and microscopes to investigate
what lives in and around the pond. Learn from a naturalist
how to protect and conserve the pond’s inhabitants.
Advance registration and payment are required.
Parents: This is a drop-off and pick-up class.
There are no refunds for missed or canceled classes.
COUNTY OF ESSEX
Department Of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
Phone: 973.228.8776 Fax: 973.228.3793
www.essexcountynj.org
~PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST~
Frog Pond Science Club Fall/Winter 2016 ~ Cost $8/child/session ~ PRE PAYMENT is required for all sessions
Please check all dates you will be attending and indicate the number of children.
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
Parent Name_____________________ Child(ren)’s Name _______________________________ Age(s)___________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________
Registration is recorded in the order in which it is received. You will receive confirmation regarding your status in the program.
Please cut and return this section along with your payment. There are no refunds for missed classes. Thank you!