Tag: EARTH Center
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Volunteers needed to assist with food drives throughout Middlesex County
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) and Feeding Middlesex County have several volunteer opportunities available through October. During “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” part of the Plays-in-the-Parks series at Roosevelt Park, Edison, volunteers are needed from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 10 and/or Aug. 11 to accept donations from show patrons. Volunteers should engage…
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EARTH Center Folk Fest set for Aug. 18
The EARTH Center will hold its Open House and Folk Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 18 in Davidson Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. For more information, contact David Smela at 732-398-5268 or [email protected], or visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/.
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Workshop to address deer-resistant gardens
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will present “Deer Resistant Gardens with Native Plants” from 10 a.m. to noon on June 9 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Learn strategies that will help deter deer from dining on vegetable gardens and landscape plantings. In…
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County announces summer programs
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold the following events free of charge at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for most events. Call 732-398-5262. Growing the Best Strawberries, 6:30 p.m. on May 2. Discuss different varieties of strawberries, how to…
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Children invited to partake in gardening workshops
Children ages 5-11 can join the Rutgers Master Gardeners for a series of fun gardening workshops from 11 a.m. to noon on specific days at the Middlesex County EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. “Little Sprouts – Seeds in the Garden” will focus on seed starting on May 12.…
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Learn about ‘unusual edibles’ during workshop at EARTH Center
The Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will offer “fresh” ideas on “unusual edibles” including grains, heirloom fruits and vegetables during a free seminar at 6:30 p.m. on April 18 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Registration is required by calling 732-398-5262 or emailing [email protected] by April 13.
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Celebrate National Ag Day at the Middlesex County EARTH Center
To honor National Ag Day, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County has planned “The State of Agriculture and our Food Systems – County, State and Beyond” seminar for 6:30-8 p.m. on March 20 at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. Led by Agricultural Agent and Professor Bill Hlubik, the talk…
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Master Gardeners to teach residents about ‘unusual edibles’
The Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will hold a workshop about growing unusual edibles at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The workshop will discuss grains, heirloom fruits and vegetables that can be grown at home, as well as ingredients that can…
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Residents invited to take part in Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 17
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County invite resident to take part in the “Great Backyard Bird Count” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the EARTH Center at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, rain or shine. Beginning birders and experts are encouraged to attend. Master Gardeners will offer guided…