Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Jul 11
BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI 2026
BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI 2026

Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 25

Tent Hours ~ Monday through Friday from 12pm to 3pm &

Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25; 10:30am to 1:30pm

For all ages. Featuring...
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Jul 11
THE VERY HUNGRY MONARCH CATERPILLAR
THE VERY HUNGRY MONARCH CATERPILLAR

Saturday, July 11; 10:30am to 11:30am

For all ages. Come dressed for a butterfly story walk around the trails to learn about a day in the life of the monarch....
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About

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

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.

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What's Happening at Environmental Center

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
ECEC will be operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and will be CLOSED on MONDAYS from October 20, 2025, through March 9, 2026.

A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 16, 2026.

Trails are open dawn to dusk.

For more information, please call the Center at 973.228.8776. THANK YOU!
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.
Contact
(973) 228-8776
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.

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