March 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Into the Sugarbush Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Duke Farms educators on the way to a sugarbush to see how maple trees are tapped for sap.Travel to a sugarbush to see how trees are tapped for sap […]
March 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar Maple Exploration Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States From woods to waffle, learn the story of maple syrup.Travel to a sugarbush to see how trees are tapped for sap then explore the process of making maple syrup and […]
April 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Invasive Plant Foraging Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Successfully manage invasive plants while enjoying their nutritional value. Course Overview Join professional forager and New Jersey backyard gardener, Tama Matsuoka Wong, in a workshop on foraging invasive plants. She […]
April 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Signs of Spring Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Mark the return of spring and join us for a nature walk to explore some favorite signs of the changing seasons.As Spring unfolds, the land reveals much to witness and […]
May 5, 2023 @ 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm Orchids Under the Flower Moon Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join us for this unique after-hours program scheduled to highlight May's full moon over the spectacular Orchid Range.Meet at the Farm Barn Orientation Center and take in the subtle changes […]
May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring 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 […]
May 12, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Spring Invasive Species Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn spring season-specific invasive management techniques Course Overview The Spring Invasive Species Workshop is designed for land stewards or property owners who want to manage their natural resources more effectively. […]
May 13, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Map & Compass Navigation Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn the techniques and importance behind map and compass navigation. Course Overview Have you ever gone off-trail to relieve yourself and wondered what you would do if you got turned […]
May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - May 27, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Wilderness First Aid Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can do.Course OverviewWFA students will learn practical wilderness first aid skills and […]
June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am Botany for Beginners Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Whether your phyto-curiosity is as long held as a dormant seed or just beginning like a springtime bud, come explore it with us! We’ll hit the trails and take a […]
June 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am Intro to Birding: Meadow Habitat Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Welcome summer with a morning of birding!Learn the basics of bird identification using visual and behavioral cues, along with some common songs and vocalizations. Each participant will receive a basic […]
July 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am Beginner’s Tree Ecology and ID Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Ever wonder what trees do besides provide the air we breathe or the shade for your picnic?Join us as we learn how to identify trees, discover their astounding ecosystem functions, […]
