
Environmental Center

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Apr
13
BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER VOLUNTEER (Full Program - At Capacity)
Monday, April 13; 5pm to 6:30pm
For Adults and Students in Grades 9 and older. Do you have an interest in the environment and...
Monday, April 13; 5pm to 6:30pm
For Adults and Students in Grades 9 and older. Do you have an interest in the environment and...
Apr
16
FOREST FRIENDS CLUB (sold out)
Thursdays—April 16, May 14, June 11; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, magnifiers, and microscopes ...
Thursdays—April 16, May 14, June 11; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, magnifiers, and microscopes ...
Apr
16
SPRING WILD EDIBLE WALK
Thursday, April 16; 5:30pm to 7pm
For families. Take a walk along our trails to identify and discuss the variety of forest groceries available for harvest around our local...
Thursday, April 16; 5:30pm to 7pm
For families. Take a walk along our trails to identify and discuss the variety of forest groceries available for harvest around our local...
About
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
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
- Earth Day 2026
- Parks Photography Contest 2026
- gARTbage Art Contest 2026
- Summer Camp Registration Packet 2026
- Camp Handbook
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- Summer Library Programs 2026
- 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







