Environmental Center

Register for Programs at www.EssexCountyParks.org/Calendar - ECEC will be operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and will be CLOSED on MONDAYS from October through March 8, 2027.

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Oct 23
S'MORES N' MORE NIGHT HIKE
S’MORES n’ MORE NIGHT HIKE
Friday, October 23 5:30pm to 7pm
For families. Come out to build a campfire and practice fundamental fire skills in a safe and controlled environment. Once we get our fi...
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Oct 24
FISHING 101 (sold out)
FISHING 101
Saturday, October 24 2pm to 3:30pm
For families. We’ll begin with an introduction to freshwater fishing and learn to target specific fish species, fishing equipment, knots, bait selectio...
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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 through March 8, 2027.

A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 15, 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