Tag: EARTH Center
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Seminar to focus on horticultural therapy
In recognition of National Horticultural Therapy Week from March 19-25, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will present a new workshop entitled Horticultural Therapy in the Home from 10 a.m. to noon March 18 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Studying Master Gardener Althea McDonald will present an introduction to…
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Gardening seminar to explore micro-irrigation
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold “An Introduction to Micro-irrigation” gardening seminar at 10 a.m. on March 4 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Micro-irrigation allows for drip irrigation to be achieved with household water pressure. This form of irrigation has been used by farmers…
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Beekeeping, bird watch set for Feb. 18
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County invites residents to learn about birds and bees. Two free events will take place on Feb. 18 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. From 10 a.m. to noon, “An Introduction to Beekeeping” will teach the basics of establishing a hive on your…
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Environmental Stewards program educates the public about science
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will offer the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program (RES) at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. RES educates the public about the science behind pressing environmental issues and helps participants create positive change in their communities. Stewards start out by attending…
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Garlic growing workshop Oct. 9 in South Brunswick
The Rutgers Master Gardeners will hold a free “Growing Garlic in Your Garden” workshop at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The workshop will begin with an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor, hands-on planting session. Pre-registration is required by calling 732-398-5262…
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Workshop will address harvesting and preserving herbs
The Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will hold an upcoming workshop, “The Bountiful Herb Garden: Harvesting and Preserving Your Herbs,” from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 24 at the Middlesex County EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The workshop will teach gardeners the best times and methods to harvest leaves,…
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Master Gardener program announces new classes
A new season of Master Gardener classes will be starting in September at the Middlesex County EARTH Center in Davidson Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The program is open to all New Jersey residents. The Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in earth-friendly gardening and environmental principles. Lecture classes meet once per…
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Summer internships provide a world of learning for students with disabilities
Twenty three students with disabilities from the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) have received a taste of the world of work this summer through paid internships. The students worked at such job sites as the Raritan Bay YMCA and Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, E.A.R.T.H. Center in South Brunswick, and…
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Students invited to Eco-Adventures at EARTH Center
Middlesex County students entering grades 4-7 are invited to attend a fun summer program that focuses on the environment. “Eco-Adventures at the E.A.R.T.H. Center” is scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. from Aug. 22-26 at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Each day’s events will have a different theme, and…