Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Sep
18
FROG POND CLUB
Wednesdays—September 18, October 16, November 6 4pm to 5pm. For children ages 5 through 9. Uncover and discover ecosystem interactions at the frog pond. Explore with nets, magnifiers,...
Wednesdays—September 18, October 16, November 6 4pm to 5pm. For children ages 5 through 9. Uncover and discover ecosystem interactions at the frog pond. Explore with nets, magnifiers,...
Sep
18
S’MORES n’ MORE NIGHT HIKE
Wednesday, September 18 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 o...
Wednesday, September 18 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 o...
Sep
19
FOREST FRIENDS CLUB
Thursdays—September 19, October 17, November 14, December 19; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, magnifiers, and micros...
Thursdays—September 19, October 17, November 14, December 19; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, magnifiers, and micros...
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
- Fall Family Festival 2024
- Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale - Sept 2024
- Fall Public Programs Brochure 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