Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County can be found at the E.A.R.T.H. Center, in Davidson's Mill Pond Park and is part of a nationwide network that brings the research of the state land-grant universities to local people.

The E.A.R.T.H. Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park at 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick, is the headquarters for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. The State University’s outreach wing, Rutgers Cooperative Extension offers programs such as the Master Gardeners Environmental Stewardship program, 4-H Youth Development clubs and federally funded nutrition classes for limited resource families. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County uses the knowledge of university faculty to offer programs and research to serve Middlesex County’s diverse population.

Middlesex County's EARTH Center invites you to learn about local agriculture and the environment. Now your school group, Scout Troop or senior's club, can take a guided tour at the Middlesex County EARTH Center to learn about these topics and more. Please call us for scheduling availability.

The EARTH Center demonstration areas include a 1000-square-foot vegetable garden, a 13-bed herb garden, native plant displays and an arboretum. These demonstrations are used to spark conversation about local agriculture, basics of horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, earth-friendly gardening techniques and many topics that are the focus of the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Division.

• Cooperative Extension education is available to all residents without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability/handicap.
• Is nationwide (More than 3,000 offices).
• Is cooperatively funded by the Board of County Commissioners, Rutgers University - New Jersey, Agricultural Experiment Station, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Programs are often offered free or for a minimal charge.
• Provides practical, problem-based education.
• Programs are based on scientific facts for local needs and are intended to be objective and non-political.

Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.

Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.

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Webcasts & Online Seminars

Earth Day, Every Day Series

Our Earth Day, Every Day webinar series focuses on steps everyone can take to protect the environment. 

View Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County videos including RU Ready 2 Garden webinars, Restoring the Manalapan Brook Watershed and more!

4-H Volunteer Opportunities

4-H Youth Development program volunteer opportunities for adults may be available.

4-H Horse Club Recruitment & Promotion

Master Gardener Speakers Bureau

Would you like a Rutgers trained Master Gardener to speak at your library, Church, Youth groups, or green team meeting on topics related to gardening, landscaping or agriculture?

If so, click here to fill out the Speaker Request form.

Request Master Gardeners to speak at your organization.