Fall/Winter Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30AM-4:30PM.
The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays – Saturdays.
The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.
Duke Farms will be completely closed on 11/28, Thanksgiving.
Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
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Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
Check Out Our Eagle Cam
You’ve seen those curious patches of green, blue, and yellow filling sidewalk cracks and plastered on trees, but have you ever leaned in for a closer look? Mosses and lichens are everywhere, from cities to old-growth forests, but they remain overlooked and understudied. They are tiny, their features almost microscopic, but they can tell us big stories about our ecosystems–as big as the role they play in shaping them. On this walk, we’ll learn some of those stories, along with the biology, ecology, and identification of common NJ species. So grab a hand lens and shrink down with us to explore the fascinating mini-worlds of lichen and moss! Perfect for beginners.
Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.
We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can...
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00 PM
Duke Farms • 1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 United States
Let’s get birdy!Let’s ring in the new year with some...
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00 PM
Let’s get birdy!Will we get lucky right around St. Patrick's...
Sat, Mar 15, 7:00 AM
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