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 Executive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in
THURSDAYS from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Pre-School Program for children ages 4 to 5 years
Fee: $9/child/class
March 16…Animal Senses vs. Human Senses
Animals and humans share five senses, but not in the same way. How and why are they different?
March 23…Living and Non-living Things in Nature
There are four things in nature that are non-living. Let’s discover what they are and their importance to the living things.
March 30…The Food Chain
Explore the relationship of plants and animals to learn how they provide food for each other. Are we predators or prey?
April 6…Spring in a Wetland Forest
Are wetland forests different from other forests? Let’s explore and see!
April 27…Taking Care of the Earth
Humans reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink to help care for the Earth. Does nature do this too?
May 4…Frogs and Toads
Are they the same animal with different names? Time to explore these creatures up close and learn the facts!
May 11…Spring is “Growing Time”
Where do things grow in nature in the spring? How can we help?
May 25…Dirt: The Scoop on Soil
Dirt and soil-are they the same? Let’s explore what lives in dirt and what lives in soil.
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.
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~
Payment is required at the time of registration for the Pre-School Class. Please check all dates you will be attending.
Fee: $9/child/class ~ Thursdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
 March 16
 March 23
 March 30
 April 6
 April 27
 May 4
 May 11
 May 25
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.
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 Executive
And the Board of Chosen Freeholders
Invite Youth to Participate in
FRIDAYS from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Pre-School Program for children ages 4 to 5 years
Fee: $9/child/class
March 17…Animal Senses vs. Human Senses
Animals and humans share five senses, but not in the same way. How and why are they different?
March 24…Living and Non-living Things in Nature
There are four things in nature that are non-living. Let’s discover what they are and their importance to the living things.
March 31…The Food Chain
Explore the relationship of plants and animals to learn how they provide food for each other. Are we predators or prey?
April 7…Spring in a Wetland Forest
Are wetland forests different from other forests? Let’s explore and see!
April 21…Taking Care of Our Earth
Humans reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink to help care for the Earth. Does nature do this too?
May 5…Frogs and Toads
Are they the same animal with different names? Time to explore these creatures up close and learn the facts
May 12…Spring is “Growing Time”
Where do things grow in nature in the spring? How can we help?
May 26…Dirt-The Scoop on Soil
Dirt and soil-are they the same? Let’s explore what lives in dirt and what lives in soil.
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.
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~
Payment is required at the time of registration for the Pre-School Class. Please check all dates you will be attending.
Fee: $9/child/class ~ Fridays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
 March 17
 March 24
 March 31
 April 7
 April 21
 May 5
 May 12
 May 26
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.
There are no refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Thank You!