Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Mar
17
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Mondays- March 3, 17; April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 9, 16
For Ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am
For Ages 4 and 5; 3pm-4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ani...
Mondays- March 3, 17; April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 9, 16
For Ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am
For Ages 4 and 5; 3pm-4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ani...
Mar
17
HORTICULTURE FOR SENIORS
Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday
1pm to 3pm
For senior citizens. Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County for this oncea-month horticulture class especially designed ...
Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday
1pm to 3pm
For senior citizens. Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County for this oncea-month horticulture class especially designed ...
Mar
17
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Mondays- March 3, 17; April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 9, 16
For Ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am
For Ages 4 and 5; 3pm-4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ani...
Mondays- March 3, 17; April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 9, 16
For Ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am
For Ages 4 and 5; 3pm-4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ani...
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.
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
What's Happening at Environmental Center
Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
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.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
Contact
Tel: (973) 228-8776
Partners
Distinguishing Features
- Educational programs
- Room Rentals
- Nature Exploration
- Canoeing
- Birthday Parties
Parking
There are two parking lots, one at the Center main building and the other at Garibaldi Hall.
Resources
- Spring Public Programs Brochure 2025
- EARTH DAY 2025
- gARTbage Art Contest 2025
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- Camp Handbook
- Summer Camp Registration 2025
- Wilderness Skills Camp 2025
- School Field Trip Brochure
- Scouting Field Trip Brochure
- Canoe Trips Brochure
- Birthday Party Brochure
- Volunteer Application Form
- Bird Lane Trail Guide
- ECEC Native Plant Enclosure Information Brochure
- Photo Release
- Program Participation Waiver
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $17/hr