Environmental Center

Public Program Registration https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

May 18
4-H YOUNG GARDENERS CLUB
Saturdays – April 27; May 4, 18, 25 10am to 11am
For children in grades K to 12. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? From
where spaghetti sauce comes? H...
May 20
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Mondays – March 11, 25; April 8, 22; May 6, 20; June 3, 17
For Ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am
For Ages 2 and 5; 3pm-4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animal...
May 20
HORTICULTURE FOR SENIORS
Mondays—April 15, May 20, June 17 1pm to 3pm
For senior citizens. Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County for this
horticulture class especially designed for sen...

About

Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online.

The Essex County Environmental Center, a facility of the Essex County Park System, is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents.  The Center is dedicated to uniting its twenty-two communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and most Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Admission
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call 973-228-8776
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
Contact
Tel: (973) 228-8776
Fax: (973) 228-3793
Distinguishing Features
  • Educational programs
  • Nature Exploration
  • Canoeing
  • Birthday Parties
  • Room Rentals
Parking
There are two parking lots, one at the Center main building and the other at Garibaldi Hall.

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