Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Jul
8
NATURE EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP
July 8 to July 19, Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten 9:30pm to 12:30pm
July 22 to August 2, Grades 1 and 2 9:30pm to 1:30pm
August 5 to August 16, Grades 3 and 4 9:30pm to 1:3...
July 8 to July 19, Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten 9:30pm to 12:30pm
July 22 to August 2, Grades 1 and 2 9:30pm to 1:30pm
August 5 to August 16, Grades 3 and 4 9:30pm to 1:3...
Jul
8
WILDERNESS SKILLS SUMMER CAMP
July 8 to July 12 1:30pm to 4:30pm
For grades 5 to 8. Join Senior Staff Naturalist David Alexander for some exciting lessons in outdoor skill building. Participants will...
July 8 to July 12 1:30pm to 4:30pm
For grades 5 to 8. Join Senior Staff Naturalist David Alexander for some exciting lessons in outdoor skill building. Participants will...
Jul
9
GARDEN DISCOVERY CLUB
Tuesdays – April 23; May 7, 21; June 4, 18; July 9, 23; August 6, 20; Sept. 10
4pm to 5pm
For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow food in our garden plot and learn about
eve...
Tuesdays – April 23; May 7, 21; June 4, 18; July 9, 23; August 6, 20; Sept. 10
4pm to 5pm
For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow food in our garden plot and learn about
eve...
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.
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. 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
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
Fax: (973) 228-3793
Partners
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.
Resources
- Job Alert: Front Desk Support Staff
- Summer Public Programs Brochure
- Butterfly Tent Safari 2024
- Parks Photography Contest 2024
- Room Rentals
- Map & interpretive Trail
- School Field Trip Brochure
- Scouting Field Trip Brochure
- Canoe Trips Brochure
- Birthday Party Brochure
- Summer Library Outreach
- 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