Fall/Winter Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30AM-4:30PM.

The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays – Saturdays, unless stated otherwise.

The last day the cafe will be open is Friday, December 13th. It will reopen on January 2nd.

The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

Visit
Visit

Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
- Plan Your Visit
  
  Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
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- Property Highlights & Activities
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- The Duke Farms App
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Classes & Events
Resources
Resources

Browse our library of industry professional research and resources for educators.
- Research & Insights
  
  Read up on the ecological and stewardship research done on-site
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- Education
  
  Activities, lesson plans and resources created to inspire and educate learners of all ages
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Who We Are
Who We Are

Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
- About Duke Farms
  
  Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
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- Our Impact
  
  Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
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Visit
Visit

Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
- Plan Your Visit
  
  Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
  Learn more
- Property Highlights & Activities
  Learn more
- The Duke Farms App
  Learn more
Classes & Events
Resources
Resources

Browse our library of industry professional research and resources for educators.
- Research & Insights
  
  Read up on the ecological and stewardship research done on-site
  Learn more
- Education
  
  Activities, lesson plans and resources created to inspire and educate learners of all ages
  Learn more
Who We Are
Who We Are

Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
- About Duke Farms
  
  Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
  Learn more
- Our Impact
  
  Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
  Learn more

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Eagle Cam

All Educational Resources

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Climate Change

Climate Change Resources for Educators

Using Duke Farms information and materials from August’s Monarch and Meadow Month is the perfect opportunity to focus on...

Color Matching in Nature

Wildlfe

Color Matching in Nature

Spring is finally here, and colors are starting to pop up everywhere! Are you looking for ways to get...

Crafting in Nature

Ecosystems

Crafting in Nature

Learn how to use materials gathered in nature to create works of art! This guide will teach you how...

Wildlfe
Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Nature is all around you. Every animal and plant has a role in the ecosystem. Take time to pause...

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Climate Change
Climate Change Resources for Educators

Using Duke Farms information and materials from August’s Monarch and Meadow Month is the perfect opportunity to focus on...

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Resource
Journaling in Nature

If you’ve been keeping up to date with our activities, you might already have started a nature journal. In...

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Wildlfe
Discover the Joy of Bird Watching!

The end of April and the beginning of May is the peak time for bird migration. Birds that flew...

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Wildlfe
Creating a Garden for Butterflies

A butterfly garden is a magical place. By creating an inviting habitat for butterflies, you will also be creating...

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Wildlfe
Seed Dispersal

Seeds don't have legs... right? In this resource, explore how seeds move from their parent plant to different areas...

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Ecosystems
Virtual Eagle Kit

The Virtual Eagle Kit is a way to remotely engage with your students about wildlife, ecosystems and more.

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Wildlfe
Your Backyard: A Home for Hummingbirds

In this activity, learn how to create a home for hummingbirds in your own yard. Learn the ruby-throated hummingbird's...

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Sustainability
What Can You Do About Problematic Plastic?

Everywhere you look, you can find plastic. It is what our food and goods are packaged in, what our...

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Wildlfe
See Butterflies Aflutter

In this butterfly learning packet, we’ll unveil how butterflies grow and discover more about their anatomy.

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Wildlfe
Return of the Hummingbirds

Upon their return, there are two basic ways to attract Ruby-throated hummingbirds to your own backyard. The easiest way...

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Wildlfe
Wildlife Watching with Critter Cams

Our Natural Resources team set up Critter Cams in hidden locations of the property to observe wildlife in an...

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Wildlfe
5 to Stay Alive Activity

Every living species requires 5 things to survive: food, water, air, shelter, and space. An area where an organism...

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Ecosystems
Snags, Limbs, and Logs

You can do this activity anywhere you can find fallen tree snags, limbs, and logs. Try this activity while...

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Resource
My Trip to Duke Farms Mad Libs

Fill in the blanks before reading the story! Download the worksheet PDF here.

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Climate Change
Adopt a Tree

You can do this activity anywhere there are trees! Go outside and take a walk nearby, or in your...

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Wildlfe
Backyard Bird Bingo

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of more birds! Some common backyard birds stay here for the winter...

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Wildlfe
Eagle Cam Scavenger Hunt

Watching the Eagle Cam is a great way to pass the time with kids. Fill out the scavenger hunt...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 3

This is the third and final installment out of our three-part series on texture, where we explore the physical...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 2

In Part 1 of this lesson series, we explored what it means to have texture and how we can describe...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 1

In this 3-part series about textures in nature, we will be exploring the physical sensations associated with natural surfaces...

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