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, […]
July 6, 2023 @ 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm Evening Orchid Exploration Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
July 7, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Duke Farms After Dark: Fireflies Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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. […]
July 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am Wading in the Brook: An Up-Close Look Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
July 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Anthotype Printing with Native Plants Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
July 14, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sustainable Landscape Design Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
July 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Big Bike Ride Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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. […]