Essex County Environmental Center
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WINTER Public Programs Brochure
LITTLE
EXPLORERS
Mondays—December 18; January 8, 22; February 5, 26
For Ages 2 and 3 from 10am to 11am AND For Ages 2 to 5 from 3pm to
4pm Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animals
and observe the colors, shapes, textures, and sounds in the
Environmental Center’s forest habitat. Please come dressed for the
weather; all classes include an outdoor adventure. All children must
be walking and accompanied by an adult. Paths cannot accommodate
strollers. Please be prepared for all weather conditions. Maximum of
two children per adult. All sessions are limited to 10 children. This
is not a drop off class; adults must accompany children. Fee: $15 per
child per session
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FOREST
FRIENDS CLUB
Thursdays—January 18; February 15, 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets,
binoculars, magnifiers, and microscopes to investigate nature in our
wooded wetland habitat. Together we hope to foster an ethic of
stewardship and offer an opportunity to take part in hands-on
conservation projects. This is a drop-off and pick-up class (children
only). Fee: $10 per child per session
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WINTER
WILDLIFE EXPLORERS CAMP
Tuesday, Dec. 26; Wednesday, Dec. 27 & Thursday, Dec. 28,
9:30am to 3:30pm For children ages 6-10. Campers enjoy stories,
crafts, campfires, and forest adventures exploring our wooded wetland
forests in wintertime. For more information, call 973.228.8776.
Advanced registration and minimum number of participants required.
Fee: $210 per child for all three days OR $85 per child per day
Register HERE
OUTDOOR
SKILLS FAMILY DAY
Saturday, January 6, 10am to 1pm
For families.
Come together and challenge yourselves in winter
outdoor skills. We’ll explore animal tracks, plants that make
cordage, practice fire skills, make a winter campfire and enjoy our
own campfire cooked treats! We’ll also collect perfect wood sticks
and char them into a tool of art magic! Be prepared to do some
walking, smell like woodsmoke, make new friends, feel confident in
your outdoor skills, and get back to nature. Please dress for the
weather and pack a lunch! Meet in Garibaldi. Fee: $25 per person
Register HERE
 
EXTRA!
EXTRA! Calling all Nature Enthusiasts….
Grades Pre-K through 7
Youth
Eco-Activity Boxes are Available for Purchase! Looking
for enrichment ideas? The Environmental Center educational staff has
custom made boxes designed to excite and engage youth in nature
exploration and active learning. The boxes are intended to keep
children in pre-K through seventh grades excited and engaged in
environmental science related outdoor activities. Box themes include:
Seasonal Discovery—Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall, Butterfly Safari, Buzz
Box (Bees), Flying Friends (Birds), Hop, Walk & Slither, Junior
Naturalist, Wilderness Skills and more! Fee: $40/Box The boxes include
crafts, projects, activities and outdoor fun opportunities! Boxes
available for pick-up only at the Essex County Environmental Center
Limited Availability! For more information, please call 973.228.8776.
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