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 3rd.

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

 

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Conifer Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Pining to spruce up your evergreen knowledge? This is the class fir yew!When the bare branches of winter start to get you down, turn to the conifers for a breath of fresh, pine-scented air. More ancient and more steadfast than the deciduous divas of autumn, our native coniferous trees like red cedar and black spruce […]

Winter Solstice Wander

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Celebrate the sun's return with an expedition to find all the life it still sustains.Depending on your outlook, the winter solstice is either the longest, darkest night of the year—or a threshold to brighter days ahead. But let's save the philosophy for nightfall and make the most of the daylight we do have. After all, […]

$12.00

Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Let’s get birdy!Let’s ring in the new year with some birdy friends! Start 2025 off right, looking for Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls around Duke Farms. Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, January 18 from 3-5 pm. We will also look out for other raptors, wading birds, […]

$25.00

Master Ecologist

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Become a Master Ecologist while using Duke Farms as a living laboratory and network with field experts and professionals. Course Overview Master Ecologist is an immersive and accelerated learning experience that utilizes the diverse habitats at Duke Farms as a living laboratory. Over the course of the program, participants will explore ecological principles, management strategies […]

$500.00

Early Migrants Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Let’s get birdy!Will we get lucky right around St. Patrick's Day and see some great birds? Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, March 15 from 7-9 am to find out. We will look out for warblers, raptors, wading birds, songbirds, and anyone else on the property.Program GuidelinesRegistration […]

$20.00

Spring Stewardship Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Learn to manage natural resources more effectively.Course OverviewThe Spring Stewardship Workshop caters to land stewards and property owners seeking to enhance the effective management of their natural resources. This concise, expert-led course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of prudent stewardship practices.Featured Topics:Identification of invasive plantsPrioritization of invasive managementApplication of […]

$100.00

Goldfinch Galore Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Let’s get birdy!Who can we see in the middle of August at Duke Farms? Maybe a Goldfinch or two bursting across the sky in streaks of yellow? Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, August 23 from 9-11 am to find out. We will also look out for […]

Late Summer Bird Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Let’s get birdy!Summer birding at its finest! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, September 20 from 9-11 am. We will look out for raptors, wading birds, other songbirds, and anyone else on the property.Program GuidelinesRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able […]