Annual Report 2012 (Adobe PDF)
The EARTH Center Events 2013
The 2013 season is here and the EARTH Center would like you to be a part of our events. Located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, the EARTH Center is home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. Unless noted, all events are held at the EARTH Center.
March
March 16, 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
4-H Breakfast with the Bunnies Fundraiser
Face Painting, Pics with the Bunnies. Proceeds benefit 4-H service projects.
4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Bruns.
Call for tickets. 732-398-5261
4-H Clothing Drive
Bring used clothing, shoes, handbags,
& linens in sturdy plastic trash bags.
Wed., March 6, 7 - 9pm
Wed., March 20, 7:30-9pm
Thurs., March 21, 7 - 9pm
4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
Drop offs can also be made to the EARTH Center
during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00.
Wed. March 20 6:30 PM
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Build a rain barrel with us and save!
Register by March 13 at 732-398-5275
April
4-H Clothing Drive
Bring used clothing, shoes, handbags,
& linens in sturdy plastic trash bags.
Wed., April 3, 7 - 9pm
Wed., April 17, 7:30-9pm
Thurs., April 18, 7 - 9pm
4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
Drop offs can also be made to the EARTH Center
during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00.
April 3 Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Vermi –Composting Workshop
Vermi-Composting means you let the worms do the work..Compost indoors using a sealed plastic bin, Great for apartments or condos..
Register at 732-745-4170
April 6 Sat. 10AM -Noon
Backyard Compost Workshop
Composting is a great way to keep kitchen scraps and backyard waste out of the landfill while creating a rich, nutritious soil supplement.
Register at 732-745-4170
April 6 Sat. 1 PM – 3 PM
Organic Vegetable Gardening at Home Workshop
Learn some simple tips to keep chemicals out of your garden.
Register at 732-398-5262
Wed, April 10 6:30 PM
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
Build a rain barrel with us!
Register at 732-398-5273
Sat. April 13 11 AM –Noon
Organic Foods: Are They Really Better for You?
These days many organic products exist..
but are they worth the cost ?
Register at 732-398-5275
Wed. April 17 6- 9 PM
Beginner Farmers Series
Basic Management & Marketing
Learn how to get started and get noticed.
Register at 732-398-5262
Sat. April 27 10-4 pm
Rutgers Day Master Gardener Q & A:
Ask the Experts on Rutgers Cook Campus
near the Marine Science Building.
New Brunswick NJ
www.rutgersday.rutgers.edu
May
Wed. May 1 6 – 9 PM
Beginner Farmer Series
Suburban Organic Homesteading
Discover how you can become more in touch
with food & environment in a suburban landscape.
River Birch Micro-Farm, Monroe NJ
Register at 732-398-5262
Sat. May 11 9AM- Noon
Beginner Beekeeping
Have you ever wanted to become an amateur apiarist?
Try this introduction to the art & science..
Register at 732-398-5262
Sat. May 11, 4-H Yard Sale
4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road,
East Brunswick.
May 18 Sat. 10 am – Noon
Organic Lawn & Landcare for Your Home
If you’d like minimize your reliance on
unnecessary lawn products, try this workshop.
Register at 732-398-5262
June
June 1 Sat. 10am – Noon
EARTH Center Butterfly House Opens for Season..
Saturdays and Sundays June – August
Filled with butterflies and attracting plants,
educational and fun for the family.
Call the Master Gardeners at 732-398-5220
June 1 Sat. 12:30 - 2PM
Beneficial Insect Workshop
Not all insects need be a problem..
Learn some basic IPM strategies.
Register at 732-398-5262
June 19 Wed. 6:30 PM
Healthy Family Menu on a Budget
Our registered dietician can offer tips for these tough times.
Register at 732-398-5275
June 20 – Master Gardener Graduation
July
July 15- 19
E-Week Summer Day Program
Middlesex County 4-H Center
Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick NJ
Register at 732-398-5261
Mon. July 16 6:30 pm
Farm to Table. “How to Eat Locally”
Join Elijah’s Promise Chef’s for tasting
and tips on using seasonal ingredients.
Register at 732-545-9002 ext. 110
August
Aug. 5-11
Middlesex County Fair
Middlesex County Fairgrounds
Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick NJ
www.middlesexcountyfair.com
Sat. August 17 Raindate 18
EARTH Center Garden Field Day
Tours our demonstration gardens.
Consult the Master Gardeners. Food and Fun.
Learn about Extension programs for you.
August 26 –30 9 am – 2 PM
Eco-Ventures at the EARTH Center
Our “Environmental” summer day program for youth entering grades 5 through 7.
Register at 732-398-5261
September
Rutgers Master Gardener Class
Thurs. Sept. 12 Evening
Fri . Sept. 13 Morning
For more info Contact Pat Evans,
evans@aesop.rutgers.edu
Sept. 28, 4-H Yard Sale
4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road,
East Brunswick.
October
October 2. Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Vermi-Composting Workshop
Register at 732-745-4170
Oct. 19 Sat. 10AM -Noon
Backyard Compost Workshop
Register at 732-745-4170
The EARTH Center can also be a resource for local scout troops providing a place to work on Gardening or Agriculture achievement badges. There are plenty of opportunities for scouts to fulfill community volunteer time needs as well.
For more information on programs offered by the Middlesex County office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension call 732-398-5262.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
