Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Oct
17
PUT YOUR GARDEN TO BED
Saturday, October 17; 10:30am to 12pm
For adults. Join Claudia Urdanivia, Urban Agriculture Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex and Hudson Counties, to learn about ...
Saturday, October 17; 10:30am to 12pm
For adults. Join Claudia Urdanivia, Urban Agriculture Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex and Hudson Counties, to learn about ...
Oct
23
S’MORES n’ MORE NIGHT HIKE
Friday, October 23 5:30pm to 7pm
For families. Come out to build a campfire and practice fundamental fire skills in a safe and controlled environment. Once we get our fi...
Friday, October 23 5:30pm to 7pm
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
24
FISHING 101
Saturday, October 24 2pm to 3:30pm
For families. We’ll begin with an introduction to freshwater fishing and learn to target specific fish species, fishing equipment, knots, bait selectio...
Saturday, October 24 2pm to 3:30pm
For families. We’ll begin with an introduction to freshwater fishing and learn to target specific fish species, fishing equipment, knots, bait selectio...
About
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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.
What's Happening at Environmental Center
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Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
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!
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.
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
Partners
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.
Resources
- Autumn 2026 Public Programs Borchure
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- School Field Trip Brochure
- Scouting Field Trip Brochure
- Canoe Trips Brochure
- Birthday Party Brochure
- Volunteer Application Form
- Bird Lane Trail Guide
- ECEC Native Plant Enclosure Information Brochure
- Enviro Center Activity Booklet
- Photo Release
- Program Participation Waiver