EARTH Center In South Brunswick Announces October 2023 Programming

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County's EARTH Center, which is located in South Brunswick recently announced a slew of events and exhibitions for the month of October.

Last weekend the center hosted a 4-H open house focusing on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering and technology programs.

Here are the dates and times of upcoming events:

• Growing Garlic: Join the EARTH Center on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. to learn more about how to grow one of the oldest cultivated crops. Garlic is easy to grow and requires little space. The event will feature an indoor presentation and hands-on activity.
• Intro to Backyard Composting: On Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., learn how to reduce kitchen and yard waste while feeding the garden. For this event, call to register at 732-745-4170 or email solidwaste@co.middlesex.nj.us
• Enticing Your Children into the Garden: Learn how to get youngsters off the screen and into the green on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. A former schoolteacher will share some secrets and tricks for engaging youngsters to learn about gardening.