Fall/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.

Duke Farms will be completely closed on 11/28, Thanksgiving.

 

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Through the Loupe: Lichen & Moss

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Come get lost in the moss (and lichen).You’ve seen those curious patches of green, blue, and yellow filling sidewalk cracks and plastered on trees, but have you ever leaned in for a closer look? Mosses and lichens are everywhere, from cities to old-growth forests, but they remain overlooked and understudied. They are tiny, their features […]

Spring Stewardship Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Learn to manage natural resources more effectively. Course Overview The Spring Stewardship Workshop caters to land stewards and property owners seeking to enhance the effective management of their natural resources. This concise, expert-led course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of prudent stewardship practices. Featured Topics: Identification of invasive plants […]

Habitat Hike

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Learn about different types of habitats and the wildlife within them! Explore some of the many different types of habitats at Duke Farms, including wetland, aquatic, meadow, and forest habitats. Learn what kinds of flora and fauna live in these different ecosystems and how these species differ from one habitat to another. We'll also see […]

Anthotype Printing with the Solstice Sun

Nature photography: now plant-based and solar-powered. Mark the summer solstice and capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the little-known process of anthotype printing. This form of alternative photography makes use of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight to create colorful impressions of foliage and flowers. What better time to try […]

Twilight Hike

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

As the sun sets and your local wildlife settle down for the night, crepuscular and nocturnal creatures take over the scene Explore Duke Farms after dark on this night hike where you will become familiar with what crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife live in New Jersey and what they all share in common: the need for […]

Birding & Stewardship Series: American Kestrel

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Build it and they will come, stewardship editionJoin an up with the birds walk through restored wetlands to learn about the restoration efforts at Duke Farms and how birds like American Kestrels, among other species, benefit. Thanks to these restoration efforts many bird species utilize this habitat for nesting sites and food sources. Learn about […]

Firefly Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 […]

Firefly Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 […]

Firefly Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 […]

Firefly Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 […]

Birding & Stewardship Series: Wood Thrush

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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. […]

An Evening With the Moths

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 […]