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NATIONAL TRAILS DAY 2026
Saturday, June 6; 9am to 1pm
For all ages. Celebrate the first annual National Trails Day with the Essex County Parks Department! A variety of hikes for all ages and abi...
Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY 2026
Saturday, June 6; 9am to 1pm
For all ages. Celebrate the first annual National Trails Day with the Essex County Parks Department! A variety of hikes for all ages and abi...
Jun
6
THE GREAT SWAMP BONSAI SOCIETY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH FREE ANNUAL BONSAI SHOW
Saturday, June 6; 11am to 3pm
Families welcome. The Great Swamp Bonsai Society (GSBS), a long-standing bonsai club...
Saturday, June 6; 11am to 3pm
Families welcome. The Great Swamp Bonsai Society (GSBS), a long-standing bonsai club...
Jun
8
BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER VOLUNTEER
Monday, June 8; 5pm to 6:30pm
For adults and students in grades 9 and up. Do you have an interest in the environment and/or education and want to get more invo...
Monday, June 8; 5pm to 6:30pm
For adults and students in grades 9 and up. Do you have an interest in the environment and/or education and want to get more invo...
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.
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
- 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
Contact
(973) 228-8776