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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Spring 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 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 […]

Spring Invasive Species Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Learn spring season-specific invasive management techniques Course Overview The Spring Invasive Species Workshop is designed for land stewards or property owners who want to manage their natural resources more effectively. This expert-led short course will provide you with the essential background knowledge to further develop an understanding of safe stewardship practices. Additionally, a follow-up Fall […]

Map & Compass Navigation

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Learn the techniques and importance behind map and compass navigation. Course Overview Have you ever gone off-trail to relieve yourself and wondered what you would do if you got turned around? Maybe you need to get back to your vehicle before a thunderstorm rolls in but you aren’t sure you trust yourself to take an […]

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 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 […]

Botany for Beginners

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Whether your phyto-curiosity is as long held as a dormant seed or just beginning like a springtime bud, come explore it with us! We’ll hit the trails and take a look at all things green and growing, from tiny mosses to grand trees, to learn how plant scientists from different traditions study, classify, and ultimately […]

Intro to Birding: Meadow Habitat

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Welcome summer with a morning of birding!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 […]

Beginner’s Tree Ecology and ID

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Ever wonder what trees do besides provide the air we breathe or the shade for your picnic?Join us as we learn how to identify trees, discover their astounding ecosystem functions, and share other fascinating and little-known facts—like why sycamores shed their bark and whether trees are communicating in the soil under our feet!Please dress for […]

Evening Orchid Exploration

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Join us for this unique after-hours program scheduled to highlight July's full(ish) 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, some of […]

Duke Farms After Dark: Fireflies

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Be dazzled by a lightshow of firefliesDon’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 while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for […]

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 some of 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 […]

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 […]

Sustainable Landscape Design

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

This full-day, hands-on workshop is for individuals wishing to create landscapes that are stunning and earth-friendlyCourse OverviewThis course focuses on weaving sustainable ecological concepts into traditional residential design. It also includes graphics instruction to communicate ideas efficiently and boldly on paper. Content centers on the paradigm of curvilinear drift design and encourages the use of […]