7/16 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Duke Farms Orchid Range at night, beneath a full moon.

Orchids Under the Blue Moon

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Join us for this after-hours program scheduled to highlight August's second full moon over the spectacular Orchid Range. Meet at the Farm Barn Orientation Center and take in the subtle […]

Tree trunks on a dense forest.

Evening Nature Walk: Understanding Our Forests

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

There’s more to our forests than meets the eye. Join us on an evening walk to learn more! We’ll hit the trails and explore one of the oldest patches of […]

Queen Anne's Lace in bloom

Summer Wildflower Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Each passing day of summer brings new blooms to Duke Farms’ landscapes. Join us on a guided nature walk to explore this diversity at its height. Put names to the […]

Map & Compass Navigation

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Learn the techniques and importance behind map and compass navigation.Course OverviewHave you ever gone off-trail to relieve yourself and wondered what you would do if you got turned around? Maybe […]

Fall Invasive Species Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Learn fall/winter season-specific invasive management techniques Course Overview The Fall Invasive Plant Management Workshop is designed for land stewards or property owners who want to manage their natural resources more […]

Autumn 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 Overview Lecture material on how trees fit into our local […]

Wilderness First Aid

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

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 […]