Winter Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30AM-4:30PM.

The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays-Saturdays.

The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

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Birding & Stewardship Series: Cedar Waxwing

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Build it and they will come—stewardship edition.Participants will go on an early morning birding walk through multiple types of restored habitat and ending at the Arboretum. Along the way, we'll […]

The Year of the Oak

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Acorns galore!Have you noticed an unusually large amount of acorns falling from oak trees this fall? This is because this year is a "mast year" for some species of oak […]

Birding & Stewardship Series: Barred Owl

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Build it and they will come—stewardship edition.Participants will go on an evening birding walk through Duke Farms to learn about the meadow and forest restoration projects that have supported our […]

Autumn Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity.Course OverviewLecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today […]

Science Writing Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Master the art of science storytelling!Course OverviewLearn the fundamentals of science communication with an award-winning author! The workshop begins with a 20-minute presentation on how to effectively use written language […]

Wilderness First Aid

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, 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 […]

Orchids After Dark

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

A nighttime walk through our orchid range will have you seeing this plant family in a whole new light—literally.A bracing winter night walk transports us to the Orchid Range, and […]

Conifer Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Pining to spruce up your evergreen knowledge? This is the class fir yew!When the bare branches of winter start to get you down, turn to the conifers for a breath […]

Winter Solstice Wander

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Celebrate the sun's return with an expedition to find all the life it still sustains.Depending on your outlook, the winter solstice is either the longest, darkest night of the year—or […]

Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Let’s get birdy!Let’s ring in the new year with some birdy friends! Start 2025 off right, looking for Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls around Duke Farms. Grab your favorite adventure […]

$25.00

Winter Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, 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 […]

$70.00

Master Ecologist

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States

Become a Master Ecologist while using Duke Farms as a living laboratory and network with field experts and professionals. Course Overview Master Ecologist is an immersive and accelerated learning experience […]

$500.00