Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Aug
8
BUZZFEST
Saturday, August 8
10:15am to 11:15am; 11:30am to 12:30pm; OR 12:45pm to 1:45pm (Register for one time slot)
For all ages. Have you ever wondered how honey goes from hive to jar? Come join ou...
Saturday, August 8
10:15am to 11:15am; 11:30am to 12:30pm; OR 12:45pm to 1:45pm (Register for one time slot)
For all ages. Have you ever wondered how honey goes from hive to jar? Come join ou...
Aug
10
Campers Ages 8 & 9
Junior Naturalist (Citizen Science) August 3rd through August 7th
Monday to Friday; 9:30am to 1:30pm; $400 per child per week
Participate in authentic citizen data collection as w...
Junior Naturalist (Citizen Science) August 3rd through August 7th
Monday to Friday; 9:30am to 1:30pm; $400 per child per week
Participate in authentic citizen data collection as w...
Aug
13
FOREST MUSHROOMS 101
Thursday, August 13; 5:30pm to 7pm
For families with children ages 6 and up. Fascinated by fungi? Explore the local forest for gilled, pored, ridged and toothed mushrooms. We’ll...
Thursday, August 13; 5:30pm to 7pm
For families with children ages 6 and up. Fascinated by fungi? Explore the local forest for gilled, pored, ridged and toothed mushrooms. We’ll...
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
- Parks Photography Contest 2026
- Summer Seasonal Public Brochure 2026
- Butterfly Tent Safari 2026
- Buzzfest 2026
- Summer Camp Registration Packet 2026
- Camp Handbook
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr
- 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