Parking passes are required on Saturdays. The Orientation Center and Cafe is closed until 4/18 while we host a private Climate Summit. Trails and bike rentals open Tuesdays – Saturdays.

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  Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
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Browse our library of industry professional research and resources for educators.
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Who We Are
Who We Are

Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
- About Duke Farms
  
  Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
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- Our Impact
  
  Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
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Visit
Visit

Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
- Plan Your Visit
  
  Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
  Learn more
- Property Highlights & Activities
  Learn more
- The Duke Farms App
  Learn more
Classes & Events
Resources
Resources

Browse our library of industry professional research and resources for educators.
- Research & Insights
  
  Read up on the ecological and stewardship research done on-site
  Learn more
- Education
  
  Activities, lesson plans and resources created to inspire and educate learners of all ages
  Learn more
Who We Are
Who We Are

Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
- About Duke Farms
  
  Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
  Learn more
- Our Impact
  
  Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
  Learn more

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Eagle Cam

Get to Know Our Eagles ft. Jim Wright

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Eaglet Banding

Eagle Cam

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Eaglet Banding

An Interview with Eagle Expert Larissa Smith of CWF

Eagle Cam

An Interview with Eagle Expert Larissa Smith of CWF

Sustainability
Composting at Home

How do you get your hands on some black gold? Luckily, compost is accessible and you can start producing...

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Wildlfe
Creating a Garden for Butterflies

A butterfly garden is a magical place. By creating an inviting habitat for butterflies, you will also be creating...

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Resource
Container Gardening Online Class

This resource is one of our online classes hosted through Zoom that has been recorded and uploaded onto our YouTube channel. Learn from...

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Sustainability
December, the Doorway to Winter: Where Does the Snow Go?

The year's first major snowfall is always an exciting time - for a while afterward, we're treated to a...

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Wildlfe
Finally Fall: Leave the Leaves

In the same way that growing leaves are instrumental to tree health, fallen and decaying leaves provide crucial shelter...

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Sustainability
Finally Fall: America Recycles Day

Do you know what's special about November the 15th? It's America Recycles Day! The National Recycling Coalition first introduced...

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Sustainability
Finally Fall: Growing Garlic in NJ

Community Garden Coordinator Melissa walks you through garlic's history, how to plant it, eat it, and even more things...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Permaculture

The word permaculture is a blend of the two words, "permanent" and "agriculture". Permaculture is a form of sustainable...

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Eagle Cam
Your Bald Eagle Questions Answered

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: LEED Certification

In 1993, an organization called the US Green Building Council was formed to establish a standard for what constitutes...

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Climate Change
Sustainability September: Green Transportation

Perhaps one of the biggest personal choices that can impact a person's carbon footprint is their choice of vehicle....

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Conservation
Sustainability September: Agroecology

How do we use agroecology at Duke Farms? Is Duke Farms really a farm? This resource will teach you...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Solar Array

Did you know that the scientific search for solar technology started way back in the 1700s? However, it wasn't...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Green Roof

Have you ever seen the Green Roof Nature Station outside the Orientation Center at Duke Farms? It's there for...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Constructed Wetlands

What is a sustainable way to deal with human waste? This tricky question doesn't have a simple answer. At...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Permeable Pavement

How does sustainability impact what kind of pavement you use? An underdog in sustainability in shared spaces is permeable pavement. Permeable...

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Sustainability
Sustainability September: Bioswales

What is a bioswale and how does it benefit the environment? Bioswales are channels that are dug out and...

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Sustainability
What Can You Do About Problematic Plastic?

Everywhere you look, you can find plastic. It is what our food and goods are packaged in, what our...

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Resource
Starting a Vegetable Garden

In this video, Community Garden Coordinator, Melissa Almendinger teaches you how to get started on your very own vegetable...

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Resource
Vegetable Seed Starting Class

This resource is one of our online classes hosted through Zoom that has been recorded and uploaded onto our YouTube channel. Join Melissa...

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Sustainability
An Experiment in At-Home Composting: Part 4

Let's continue to check out how our open bin compost system looks like after the organic matter has had...

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Resource
An Experiment in At-Home Composting: Part 5

This resource wraps up our series on composting - learners will see what an open bin, hot-active method compost...

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