
Environmental Center

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Sep
18
FOREST FRIENDS NATURE CLUB SERIES
Thursdays—September 18, October 16, November 13, December 18; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, mag...
Thursdays—September 18, October 16, November 13, December 18; 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10. We’ll explore the forest using nets, binoculars, mag...
Sep
20
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY FALL EVENT: SHRUB SALE, PRUNING WORKSHOP & NATURE WALKS
Saturday, September 20; 10am to 1pm
For all ages. Sponsored by the Native Plant Society and the Essex County Environmental...
Saturday, September 20; 10am to 1pm
For all ages. Sponsored by the Native Plant Society and the Essex County Environmental...
Sep
21
20th ANNUAL FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 21;11am to 3pm (Rain date 9/28/25)
For all ages. Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox at the Environmental Center! There will be fun-filled activities...
Sunday, September 21;11am to 3pm (Rain date 9/28/25)
For all ages. Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox at the Environmental Center! There will be fun-filled activities...
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
- ECEC Fall Seasonal Brochure 2025
- Fall Family Festival 2025
- 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
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr