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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 nocturnal species as we open our property after the sun goes down. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander through Duke Farms meadow […]

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 of alternative photography takes advantage of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight and is often used to create colorful impressions of foliage and […]

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 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, […]

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 them! The session will begin with wading safety practices followed by guided a exploration of the components of a stream ecosystem. We'll collect some aquatic […]

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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 together! Take some home with you, and feel free to leave a few behind in our meadows. For extra launch power, we'll also be […]

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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 property! Riding a bike is the most efficient (and arguably most enjoyable) way to enjoy all the highlights in one visit. We’ll begin our journey […]

Picture of balls of dirt on a table.

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 together! Take some home with you, and feel free to leave a few behind in our meadows. For extra launch power, we'll also be incorporating […]

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 to the common birds of Duke Farms. It’s a great way to get to know our feathered friends while learning more about the natural habitats […]

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 incorporating natives in your plantings is one of the most important things we can do to help pollinators in peril. Whether you have a large […]

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 incorporating natives in your plantings is one of the most important things we can do to help pollinators in peril. Whether you have a large […]

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 changes that nightfall brings to Duke Farms during a twilight walk to the Orchid Range. There, we will encounter a wide variety of orchids, many […]

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 forest on the property—Research Woods! Along the way, we’ll learn how to identify some common native and invasive woodland species, discuss how and why New […]