November 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Autumn 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 OverviewLecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification is recommended, […]
November 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Science Writing Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 to share scientific information with a general audience, then a follow up Q&A. The presentation is followed by a 45-minute writing activity, with additional time […]
December 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - December 14, 2024 @ 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 gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and ultimately create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations.We don’t have all the medical resources we have at […]
December 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Orchids After Dark Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 from there: Panama? Nepal? Ghana? The incredible diversity of color and form in this global flower family is ours to explore, and the evolutionary stories […]
December 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Conifer Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 of fresh, pine-scented air. More ancient and more steadfast than the deciduous divas of autumn, our native coniferous trees like red cedar and black spruce […]
December 21, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Winter Solstice Wander Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 a threshold to brighter days ahead. But let's save the philosophy for nightfall and make the most of the daylight we do have. After all, […]
January 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls Walk Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, January 18 from 3-5 pm. We will also look out for other raptors, wading birds, […]
February 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Winter 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 This course offers an in-depth exploration of the trees of Duke Farms through the interconnected lenses of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. By examining the roles trees play within local ecosystems—both in the present and […]
February 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Master Ecologist Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Become a Master Ecologist while using Duke Farms as a living laboratory and network with field experts and professionals.Course OverviewMaster Ecologist is an immersive and accelerated learning experience that utilizes the diverse habitats at Duke Farms as a living laboratory. Over the course of the program, participants will explore ecological principles, management strategies and conservation […]
March 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Identifying Birds of Prey Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States An introduction to eagle-eyed birding! Our nest cam is back online for the season! But if you want to know what our resident bald eagles—or their fellow raptors like hawks, falcons, and vultures—get up to when they leave the nest, you'll need a few tips for spotting and recognizing birds of prey in the field. […]
March 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Eagles at Duke Farms: A Restoration Story 1112 Dukes Pkwy W 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join us for a special program that connects the past, present, and future of ecological restoration along the Raritan River. Over the course of this two-hour experience, we will travel to the Raritan River to explore how dam removals and waterway restoration have improved habitat for fish, wildlife, and water quality. We’ll discuss the direct […]
March 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Looking for Life in the Winter Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States An invitation to appreciate nature's tenacity. Winter can seem like a time to put things on hold, for both the natural world and those of us who study and enjoy it. But knowing where and how to look will reveal an abundance of life making the most of the season. After all, even during the […]
