Environmental Center

Fall Family Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 27th 11am to 3pm

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Sep 24
FAMILY DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FIELD TRIP
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FAMILY FIELD TRIP
Thursday, September 24; 4:45pm to 6:45pm
For families with young children ages 4 and up. Meet at the end of Locust Avenue in Roseland and hike 1-mile total to expl...
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Sep 27
21st ANNUAL FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
21st ANNUAL FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 27;11am to 3pm (Rain date)
For all ages. Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox at the Environmental Center! There will be fun-filled activities for the...
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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.

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What's Happening at Environmental Center

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
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!
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.
Contact
(973) 228-8776
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.