Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Oct 25
S’MORES n’ MORE NIGHT HIKE
Friday, October 25 6pm to 7:30pm For families. Come out to build a campfire and practice fundamental fire skills in a safe and controlled environment. Once we get our fi...
Oct 26
TODDLER SENSORY HIKE
Saturday, October 26 9am to 10am For children ages 1-5 with caregiver supervision. Bring your toddlers for a sensory exploration outside with a naturalist. Visit the forest trails...
Nov 4
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Mondays—September 9, 23; October 7, 21; November 4, 18; December 9, 16.For ages 2 and 3; 10am to 11am AND for ages 2 to 5; 3pm to 4pm. Join us for explorations of nature as we study...

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.