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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]