Duke Farms offers a range of educational opportunities, including hands-on horticultural classes, a variety of nature programs, and an environmental stewardship certification program. Check this page throughout the year to learn about new activities and resources.
Horticulture Classes
Orchid Classes
Classes for orchid enthusiasts, both beginners and those with experience. Learn about the history of orchids, or take a hands-on class to learn about orchid care.
Seed to Seed: The Secrets of Growing
Learn about native plants and how to propagate them through collecting and sowing seed, cuttings and division.
Native Seed Collection
This two-hour class for adults will focus on the methods used to collect the seeds of native plants. Topics covered will include how to identify various seeds, when to harvest, cleaning and storage, as well as an opportunity to collect seeds in the field.
Programs Focused on the Natural World
Nature Programs
Duke Farms offers a wide variety of nature programs.
Wonder Walks for Families
Ninety-minute tours designed for families and geared to ages 3 to 8, accompanied by an adult.
Duke Farms offers programs and workshops for farmers, landowners and home gardeners on sustainable agriculture and organic gardening.
NOFA-NJ 2012 Winter Conference: January 2012
The theme is "Cultivating Change - Growing the Organic Food Movement," with dozens of sessions for farmers, gardeners, consumers and more.
Organic Gardening Classes
Classes for 2012 will be announced soon.
"Emerging Issues in Land Stewardship" Symposium for Professionals
Contractors, farmers, land owners, land managers and representatives of conservation groups are invited to attend a symposium hosted by Duke Farms on Friday, February 24.
Environmental Stewardship
Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program
A statewide certification program that teaches land and water stewardship best practices, environmental public advocacy and leadership.