7/17 CLOSED DUE TO UNSAFE HEAT INDEX. Parking passes are required on Saturdays. The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays – Saturdays. The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

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Spring Invasive Species Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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. […]

Map & Compass Navigation

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]

Wilderness First Aid

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]

Botany for Beginners

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]

Intro to Birding: Meadow Habitat

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]

Beginner’s Tree Ecology and ID

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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, […]

Evening Orchid Exploration

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Join us for this unique after-hours program scheduled to highlight July's full(ish) moon over the spectacular Orchid Range.Meet at the Farm Barn Orientation Center and take in the subtle changes […]

Duke Farms After Dark: Fireflies

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Be dazzled by a lightshow of firefliesDon’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the New Jersey nocturnal species as we open our property after the sun goes down. […]

Wading in the Brook: An Up-Close Look

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Search for everything from bugs to fish as we wade through Dukes Brook and identify some of its resident critters.The best way to learn about our waterways is to get […]

Anthotype Printing with Native Plants

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

A make-and-take class that combines native plants and an alternative photo technique. No experience necessary!Capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the process of anthotype printing. This form […]

Sustainable Landscape Design

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

This full-day, hands-on workshop is for individuals wishing to create landscapes that are stunning and earth-friendlyCourse OverviewThis course focuses on weaving sustainable ecological concepts into traditional residential design. It also […]

The Big Bike Ride

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Never been to Duke Farms? Maybe it’s just been a few years since your last visit and you want a refresher.Join us for a bike ride to explore the property. […]