June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Anthotype Printing with the Solstice Sun Nature photography: now plant-based and solar-powered. Mark the summer solstice and capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the little-known process of anthotype printing. This form of alternative photography makes use of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight to create colorful impressions of foliage and flowers. What better time to try […]
June 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Twilight Hike Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States As the sun sets and your local wildlife settle down for the night, crepuscular and nocturnal creatures take over the scene Explore Duke Farms after dark on this night hike where you will become familiar with what crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife live in New Jersey and what they all share in common: the need for […]
June 29 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Birding & Stewardship Series: American Kestrel Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Build it and they will come, stewardship editionJoin an up with the birds walk through restored wetlands to learn about the restoration efforts at Duke Farms and how birds like American Kestrels, among other species, benefit. Thanks to these restoration efforts many bird species utilize this habitat for nesting sites and food sources. Learn about […]
July 5 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Firefly Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]
July 6 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Firefly Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]
July 11 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Firefly Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]
July 13 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Firefly Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]
July 20 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Birding & Stewardship Series: Wood Thrush Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Build it and they will come, stewardship editionJoin an up with the birds walk through a forest habitat at Duke Farms, Research Woods, to learn about restoration efforts that have supported our bird of the month, the Wood Thrush! We will also be birding for other species that rely on healthy forests ecosystems for habitat. […]
July 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm An Evening With the Moths Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Moths and fireflies and bats, oh my!Celebrate National Moth Week at Duke Farms by learning about these nocturnal insects! We will take a brief walk to observe Duke Farms landscapes in the evening and do some "lighting" to observe and identify a variety of moths. Expect to also see other nocturnal creatures like bats and […]
July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Intro to Geocaching Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn about geocaching through guided practice at Duke Farms! Learn about geocaching through guided practice at Duke Farms! We will begin by talking about what geocaching is and basic navigation skills. Then we will move into the property to practice as a group and discover the world of geocaching. Program Guidelines Registration is required. Please […]
August 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Summer Dendrology Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. Course Overview Lecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification […]
August 10 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Intro to Astronomy Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join us for a night under the stars at Duke Farms! Join us for a night under the stars at Duke Farms! We will start in the classroom with an introduction to understand space, and then take a one-mile walk to observe several objects through telescopes. We might also see some nocturnal critters! Please note […]