Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Apr 7
Nature Expolorers Spring Camp
SPRING CAMP

Tuesday, March 31; Wednesday, April 1; Thursday, April 2 AND
Tuesday, April 7; Wednesday, April 8; Thursday, April 9
9:30am to 3:30pm
For children ages 6-10. Restore the bond between chi...
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Apr 8
gARTbage Art Contest 2026
gARTbage ART CONTEST

gARTbage ART CONTEST: Our 2026 theme is Birds!

Register by Wednesday, April 8; Project Drop-Off, Saturday, April 11; 10:30am to 1:30pm 

For children in PreK through 12th gr...
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Apr 9
FAMILY DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FIELD TRIP
FAMILY DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FIELD TRIP

Thursday, April 9; 5pm to 7pm

For families with young children ages 4 and up. Meet at the end of Locust Avenue in Roseland and hike 1 mile total to explore t...
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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.
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.
Contact
(973) 228-8776