Environmental Center

Register for Programs at www.EssexCountyParks.org/Calendar - ECEC will be operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and will be CLOSED on MONDAYS from October through March 8, 2027.

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Nov 14
BECOME A CERTIFIED COMPOST CHAMPION
BECOME A CERTIFIED COMPOST CHAMPION
Saturday, November 14th; 9:30am to 1:30pm
For ages 14-18. At this half-day workshop, you will master basic skills in composting, learning from experts in environmen...
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Nov 14
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES
Saturday, November 7 (Life Under a Log); November 14 (Nature Wreaths), & November 21 (Wild Turkeys); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with caregiver supervision. Br...
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Nov 14
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING
Saturday, November 14; 2pm to 4pm
For ages 15 and older. Welcome your friends and family for the holidays with a beautiful holiday wreath! Together we’ll use evergreen boughs a...
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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 through March 8, 2027.

A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 15, 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.