Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Dec 30
WINTER WILDLIFE EXPLORERS CAMP
WINTER WILDLIFE EXPLORERS CAMP
Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 31 9:30am to 3:30pm
For children ages 6-10 only. Campers enjoy stories, crafts, campfires, and forest adventures exploring our wood...
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Jan 9
LITTLE EXPLORERS
LITTLE EXPLORERS

Fridays– January 9, 23; February 13, 27; March 13, 27

For Ages 2 to 5; 3:30pm to 4:30pm 

Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animals and observe the col...
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Jan 10
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKE
Saturdays- December 20 (Hibernation), January 10 (Animal Tracks), & 24 (Ground Hogs) February 14 (Eagles), & 28 (Woodpeckers); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with ...
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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.

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What's Happening at Environmental Center

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
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!


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
(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.