Environmental Center

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

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Nov 6
FOREST FRIENDS CAMP
FOREST FRIENDS CAMP

Thursday, November 6; 9:30am to 3:30pm

For ages 6 to 10 years. Learn about New Jersey’s forest friends by way of exploration, games and craft activities with a naturalist ed...
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Nov 8
MOBILE APPS FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE!
MOBILE APPS FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE!

Saturday, November 8; 10:30am to 12noon

For Individuals and Families. This program teaches participants how to use free smartphone applications such as Merlin, See...
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Nov 15
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKES

Saturdays-November 1 (Bats), 15 (Nature Wreaths), & 22 (Wild Turkeys); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with caregiver supervision. Bring your toddlers for a sea...
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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.

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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
Tel: (973) 228-8776