Fall/Winter Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30AM-4:30PM. 

The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays – Saturdays.

The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.

Duke Farms will be completely closed on 11/28, Thanksgiving.

 

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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 […]

Botany for Beginners

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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 […]

The Big Bike Ride

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 fastest and most efficient way to enjoy the highlights in one visit. We’ll begin our journey at the Bike Tent, […]

The Big Tree Hike

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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 officially recognized by the NJ Forest Service as “Big Trees” are an especially important part of the local heritage that belongs to all who share […]

Duke Farms After Dark: Firefly Meadow Walk

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

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, or one of their many other names, these insects are some of the most beloved and anticipated ambassadors of summer all across the world. On […]