Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Sep
9
GARDEN DISCOVERY CLUB
Tuesdays – April 22; May 6, 20; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 9; 4pm to 5pm
For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow food in our garden plot and learn ...
Tuesdays – April 22; May 6, 20; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 9; 4pm to 5pm
For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow food in our garden plot and learn ...
Sep
10
2025 ESSEX COUNTY PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 10, so grab a camera and visit an Essex County Park! Anyone with a camera is invited and encouraged to submi...
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 10, so grab a camera and visit an Essex County Park! Anyone with a camera is invited and encouraged to submi...
Sep
12
LITTLE EXPLORERS NATURE CLUB SERIES
Fridays—September 12, 19; October 10, 24; November 7, 21; December 12, 19
For ages 2 to 5; 3pm to 4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ...
Fridays—September 12, 19; October 10, 24; November 7, 21; December 12, 19
For ages 2 to 5; 3pm to 4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and ...
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.
What's Happening at Environmental Center
Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and most Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
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
Tel: (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
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr
- Parks Photography Contest 2025
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- Camp Handbook
- 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