
Environmental Center

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Aug
3
Campers Ages 8 & 9
Junior Naturalist (Citizen Science) August 3rd through August 7th
Monday to Friday; 9:30am to 1:30pm; $400 per child per week
Participate in authentic citizen data collection as w...
Junior Naturalist (Citizen Science) August 3rd through August 7th
Monday to Friday; 9:30am to 1:30pm; $400 per child per week
Participate in authentic citizen data collection as w...
Aug
5
2026 ESSEX COUNTY PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 9.
Grab a camera and visit any Essex County Park!
All are welcomed and encouraged to submit photos that capt...
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 9.
Grab a camera and visit any Essex County Park!
All are welcomed and encouraged to submit photos that capt...
Aug
5
EVENING CANOE PADDLE ON THE UPPER PASSAIC
Wednesday, August 5; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For adults and children ages 10 and older. Take a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River! Paddlers will enjoy scenery and...
Wednesday, August 5; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For adults and children ages 10 and older. Take a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River! Paddlers will enjoy scenery and...
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.
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.
Contact
(973) 228-8776
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
- Butterfly Tent Safari 2026
- Buzzfest 2026
- Summer Camp Registration Packet 2026
- Camp Handbook
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- 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







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