Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Nov
1
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES
Saturdays-November 1 (Bats), 15 (Nature Wreaths), & 22 (Wild Turkeys); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with caregiver supervision. Bring your toddlers for a sea...
Saturdays-November 1 (Bats), 15 (Nature Wreaths), & 22 (Wild Turkeys); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with caregiver supervision. Bring your toddlers for a sea...
Nov
1
BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER VOLUNTEER
Saturday, November 1; 3pm to 4:30pm
For ages 13 and older.
Do you have an interest in the environment and or education and want to get more involved? J...
Saturday, November 1; 3pm to 4:30pm
For ages 13 and older.
Do you have an interest in the environment and or education and want to get more involved? J...
Nov
6
FOREST FRIENDS CAMP
Thursday, November 6; 9:30am to 3:30pm
For ages 6 to 10 years. Learn about New Jersey’s forest friends by way of exploration, games and craft activities with a naturalist ed...
Thursday, November 6; 9:30am to 3:30pm
For ages 6 to 10 years. Learn about New Jersey’s forest friends by way of exploration, games and craft activities with a naturalist ed...
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.
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
What's Happening at Environmental Center
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
Tel: (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
- ECEC Fall Seasonal Brochure 2025
- Parks Photography Contest 2025
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- Camp Handbook
- 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
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr