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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore the marvels of the meadow! Join us on a walk through one of the meadows at Duke Farms! Learn about the interactions of life in the meadow and the vital role that meadows play in supporting biodiversity. We will observe a variety of wildflowers, butterflies, bees, and more! This one-mile walk will take us […]
Trees do a lot for us; why not learn how to thank them by name? Such constant features of our landscape, trees can be easy to take for granted compared to an unexpected wildflower or a chance wildlife sighting. But this time of verdancy is an invitation to pay closer attention to the steadfast giants […]
How will you celebrate International Bat Night? Join us as we learn to identify and appreciate these unsung nocturnal mammals for International Bat Night. We will take a brief walk to observe bats on the property and use acoustic monitoring technology to identify them, while discussing their role in the ecosystem and the threats they […]
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