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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The Big Tree Hike

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

A quest to find all of our arboreal champs.Duke Farms is proud to host some of the largest and most magnificent trees in the state. The few that have been […]

Duke Farms After Dark: Firefly Meadow Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

A unique after-hours opportunity to take in all the changes that dusk brings to Duke Farms and to see our meadows aglow with fireflies!Whether you call them fireflies, lightning bugs, […]

Duke Farms After Dark: Firefly Meadow Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

A unique after-hours opportunity to encounter some of New Jersey's nocturnal species and see our meadows alight with fireflies!Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the New Jersey […]

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 […]

Summer Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]

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 its resident critters! The best way to learn about our waterways is to get in […]

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Seed Bombs for Pollinators

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Plant native wildflowers, support local pollinators, and practice your fastball—all at the same time! Using organic materials and native seeds collected from Duke Farms' restored meadows, we'll make wildflower seed […]

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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 […]

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Seed Bombs for Pollinators

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Plant native wildflowers, support local pollinators, and practice your fastball—all at the same time!Using organic materials and native seeds collected from Duke Farms' restored meadows, we'll make wildflower seed bombs […]

Red-breasted Nuthatch perched upside down on a tree.

Intro to Birding: Migration Woods

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Thrushes, woodpeckers, and warblers—Oh my! Learn the basics of bird identification using visual and behavioral cues, along with some common songs and vocalizations. Each participant will receive a basic guide […]

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Gardening for Wildlife

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

From early spring through the fall frost, the Permaculture Garden is alive with bees, butterflies, and birds!Meet the wildlife-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees in our Permaculture Garden and learn why […]

Picture of a butterfly on the flower of a Purple Coneflower.

Gardening for Wildlife

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

From early spring through the fall frost, the Permaculture Garden is alive with bees, butterflies, and birds!Meet the wildlife-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees in our Permaculture Garden and learn why […]