Environmental Center

Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or online.

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Dec 3
Hot Chocolate Hike
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
Saturday, December 3 11am to 12:30pm
For families. Join us for a hike around the Environmental Center forest, build a
winter campfire, sip hot cocoa and make S’mores. Dress warmly...
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Dec 3
Cookies with Santa
COOKIES WITH SANTA
4H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Saturday, December 3 1pm to 3:30pm
Join ECEC partners, the Rutgers 4 H Youth Development Program, as they welcome families and their pets for Cookies wi...
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Dec 8
Forest Friends Feeder Workshop
FOREST FRIENDS FEEDER WORKSHOP
Thursday, December 8 4pm to 6pm
For families. Join the Center staff to create an edible, festive and unique wetland wildlife feeder to
be on display in an outdoor exhibi...
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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.

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What's Happening at Environmental Center

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 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.
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

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