About Us
Our Mission
The Earth Center Conservancy inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which promotes the conservation of natural resources, environmental stewardship, horticulture and gardening. We seek to secure financial support through grant writing and fundraising to develop and expand the Earth Center's horticultural and educational programs.
The Earth Center
Located in Davidson Mill Pond Park, the Earth Center's mission is to provide sound, research-based information to meet the needs of Middlexex County residents. Education programs, demonstrations and tours are conducted in beautiful, themed gardens installed and maintained by Middlesex County Master Gardeners and community volunteers.
Demonstration Gardens at the Earth Center
Rows For The Hungry
The Barbara Krutzel Butterfly House
Rows for the Hungry is a legacy donation garden whose primary objective is to grow and donate fresh produce to various clients while creating a comprehensive "mini-farm" program for volunteers with tutuorial and hands on experience.
The Barbara Krutzel Butterfly House
The Barbara Krutzel Butterfly House
The Butterfly House is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until noon - June through the end of August.
The Children's Garden
This interactive garden for children has plantings and features to spark the imagination of your gardeners.
The Fruit Garden
The Native Plants Garden
The Native Plants Garden
The Native Plants Garden
The Native Plants Garden
Garden of Memories
The Native Plants Garden
The Native Plants Garden
Upcoming Workshops at the Children's Garden
Saturday, June 28th, 9:30a.m: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Learn about the wonders of seeds and help plant some seeds in the Children's Garden. Discover what seeds need to begin growing, and how a plant utilizes nutrients and water from the environment.
Saturday, July 12th, 9:30a.m: Wiggly Worms in Our Garden
Learn about red wigglers and their role in vermicomposting. What do worms need to thrive? How do they move in their habitats? Why do we depend on them? We may also get to meet some earthworms that live in and enrich the soil of the Children's Garden!
Saturday, September 13th, 9:30a.m: Succulents and Sand Garden
Learn about succulents and the environments in which they thrive. What makes a succulent different from other plants? Go on a Scavenger Hunt for succulents in the Children's Garden and create a mini-meditation garden to take home, complete with sand, succulents, and rocks.
How to Register for Workshops
Advanced registration is required for all workshops. Contact Carol Richiusa at 732-398-5262 or carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us to register.
Additional Information
The recommended age for workshop participants is 5 to 12 . An adult should plan to stay and participate with their child.
ECC and Rows for the Hungry Fundraiser Save the Date!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Tickets go on sale in July!
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Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. The Earth Center Conservancy is tax exempt as a public charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3) in accordance with the Public Charity Status classification of 509(a)(2).