Environmental Center

Fall Family Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 27th 11am to 3pm

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Oct 8
FROG POND ADVENTURE OUTDOOR CLASS
FROG POND ADVENTURE OUTDOOR CLASS
Thursday, October 8; 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 found i...
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Oct 10
ART IN NATURE: Fern Printing
ART IN NATURE: Ferns & Fabrics: DIY Fern T-Shirts!
Saturday, October 10; 10:30am to 12pm
For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Looking for a fun activity that blends science, nature...
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Oct 17
PUT YOUR GARDEN TO BED
PUT YOUR GARDEN TO BED
Saturday, October 17; 10:30am to 12pm
For adults. Join Claudia Urdanivia, Urban Agriculture Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex and Hudson Counties, to learn about ...
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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