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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
 ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is hosting Rutgers Essex County Master Gardeners who will present “Indoor Kitchen Gardening, Year Round." The class is for adults who are interested in learning about harvesting in all four seasons. Apartment dweller and those with limited gardening space will be instructed on how to create a four-season garden at home to supplement their grocery trips. The instructor will present a simple plan for creating one crop each season, including what equipment will be needed and how to get started. Cost: $10 per adult A minimum number of participants is required; those interested need to register in advance by calling 973-228-8776. The event takes place onThursday, June 25, at 6:30pm, at the Center, located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Further Information
Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
 ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is hosting "Little Explorers Summer Series” for children ages 4 to 6 years old. Students will take part in hands-on activities in the woods and class will be held rain or shine. A minimum number of participants is required; those interested need to register in advance by calling 973-228-8776. The event takes place on Thursday, June 25, at 1:30pm, at the Center, located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Cost is $9 per child. Further Information
Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
 ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is hosting the New Jersey Woodturners Association. Members of the group will be in Garibaldi Hall creating art from pieces of wood. New adult members are always welcome; cost is $10 per person. The meeting takes place on Monday, June 22, at 7pm, at the Center, located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The monthly meetings are well attended and feature a wide selection of topics from demonstrations, to auctions, to show and tell. These meetings are a great place for both novice and experienced turners to learn and share experiences. Further Information
Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 10:01pm  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is offering "Horticulture for Seniors," a specially designed class for senior citizens that is presented by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County. The free class, themed "Plant a Plant and Watch it Grow," takes place indoors Garibaldi Hall on Monday, June 15, at 1pm. The Center is located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Advance registration is required and class size is limited so make sure to call first in advance to inquire: 973-379-5488. Further Information
Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 10:07pm  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is offering "Little Sprouts Spring Gardening Club" and children ages 3½ to 5 years old are welcome. The gathering takes place on Friday, June 12, at 1:30pm, at the center which is located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Each week, the children discover the magic of nature, the source of the food supply, and foods that are healthy. With a few seeds, some water, soil and light, students will be growing plants in no time.
Cost Cost is $10 per class / per child Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 9:07pm  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center offers a Friday Morning Yoga class and all levels are welcome. The gathering takes place on Friday, June 12, at 9:30am, at the center which is located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The class is geared for adults and will explore the many joys of yoga. Participants will experience how breathing synchronized with movement will warm the body and relax the mind. Attendees are asked to dress comfortably and bring their own mat.
Cost Cost is $10 per class Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 11:10am  SOUTH MOUNTAIN, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is offering a Wildlife Walk through South Mountain Reservation and all are welcome. The gathering takes place on Tuesday, June 9, at 6pm. The group is gathering for the walk near the entrance to the Dog Park on Crest Drive at the intersection of West South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Hikers will be led by a naturalist as they experience a guided nature walk within the wildflower preserve. Participants will identify different plants and discuss their ecological benefits and traditional use as food, medicine and craft.
A minimum number of participants is required so all interested should call to register. Cost $10 ~ Adult $8 ~ Child Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 10:34am  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center offers an Afternoon Yoga with Meditation class and all levels are welcome. The gathering takes place on Tuesday, June 9, from 3:30pm to 4:45pm, at the center which is located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The class is geared for adults and its focus is on the many benefits of long-held, seated poses. Participants are taught poses which lengthen the tissues that connect, wrap and interweave the muscles that help to increase their range of motion and free up areas of limitation. The class cultivates a meditative state in each pose, as well as a seated meditation at the end of class. Adults are asked to dress comfortably and bring their own mat.
Cost Cost is $10 per class Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 10:06pm  Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center will offer a meeting of the 4-H Young Gardeners Club. The children will work on the learning garden, or in the case of rain, take part in an indoor activity. The group gathers on Tuesday, June 9, from 4pm to 5pm in Garibaldi Hall; the Center is located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The class is geared for children in Grades 1 through 9. Members will learn information about how vegetables and flowers grow and fun information such as where spaghetti sauce comes from and how to find a rainbow in a garden.
Cost Cost is $2 per class Items to Bring
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website
Published 9:37am  ROSELAND, NJ - On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Essex County Environmental Center will be hosting an educational session on the benefits of Essential Oils for the Cold and Flu Season. The event will take place from 7pm to 8pm at their center, located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The class is geared for adults and children over the age of 13. The educator will demonstrate using 100% plant-based essential oils as natural and effective remedies against winter illnesses. Cost $9 per person Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
The Essex County Environmental Center is located in Essex County's West Essex Park and is a facility of the Essex County Park System. West Essex Park is open to the public every day from dawn until dusk. |
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