gARTbage Art Contest 2026
gARTbage ART CONTEST: Our 2026 theme is Birds!
Register by Wednesday, April 8; Project Drop-Off, Saturday, April 11; 10:30am to 1:30pm
For children in PreK through 12th grades. The Environmental Center’s g'ART'bage contest takes a creative approach to protecting our planet by pulling garbage that cannot be easily recycled or is commonly littered and transforming it into works of public art. Team and individual projects are welcome. Winning entrees will be displayed during the week of Earth Day! Grand prizes are awarded to entries that place 1st in all categories; 2nd and 3rd place entries will be recognized with a plaque, certificate, and a small gift from the Environmental Center. Pre-registration required. Contact 973.228.8776 or email tbutler@parks.essexcountynj.org.
