Environmental Center

Public Program Registration https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar

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,...
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...
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...

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.

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
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
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.