Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Sep 25
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FAMILY FIELD TRIP
Thursday, September 25 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 explo...
Oct 9
FROG POND ADVENTURE OUTDOOR CLASS

Thursday, October 9; 5:30pm to 7pm

For families. This rrribbettting program will take an up-close look at our pond ecosystem. Search out and identify the life fo...
Oct 14
BATS OF NEW JERSEY

Thursday, October 14; 5:30 pm to 7pm

For children in grades 1 through 5. Ever wonder what kind of local bats are catching bugs in your backyard? Or where they sleep? Learn from...

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.

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.
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
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.