Tag: EARTH Center
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Young students invited to attend summer program 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 EARTH 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. The events will have a different theme each day and will…
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EARTH Center workshop to focus on attracting birds and butterflies
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold a workshop designed to attract birds and butterflies to home gardens at 11 a.m. on July 31 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The workshop will teach participants about plants and features that can be added to a…
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Workshop to be held on rain garden installations
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold a workshop entitled “Rain Gardens for Home Landscapes” at 6 p.m. on July 13 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Participants will learn how to plan, design and install a rain garden at home. Participants will also receive an installation manual. Rain…
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Symposium for food pantries, soup kitchens set for July 6
Middlesex County’s Office of Extension Services is presenting a new program designed to help feed the hungry in New Jersey. “Getting Healthy Food to Those in Need: A Symposium for Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 6 at the EARTH Center at Davidsons Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. The conference…
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Butterfly House opens to the public
The Butterfly House will have its grand opening from 10 a.m. to noon on June 4 and then be open for the public’s enjoyment from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday and Sunday in June, July and August, weather permitting, inside Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. This “hoop house” is filled with plants that…
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Workshops tackle growing of herbs, figs
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is offering a series of workshops that will help improve gardens and health. The free workshops will take place May 14 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. “Putting Herbs to Work in Your Garden” will be held from 10 a.m.-noon. by Caren…
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Garden Season Kickoff to include lectures, herb starter kits
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold a Garden Season Kickoff from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 7, rain or shine, at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The Master Gardeners and Extension staff will deliver mini-lectures throughout the day: seed saving and seed testing…