Duke Farms will be fully CLOSED on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.

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.

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
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- Property Highlights & Activities
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- The Duke Farms App
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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
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- Education
  
  Activities, lesson plans and resources created to inspire and educate learners of all ages
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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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Ecosystems

Wildlfe

5 to Stay Alive Activity

Every living species requires 5 things to survive: food, water, air, shelter, and space. An area where an organism...

Adopt a Tree

Climate Change

Adopt a Tree

You can do this activity anywhere there are trees! Go outside and take a walk nearby, or in your...

After the Sun Goes Down

Wildlfe

After the Sun Goes Down

After the sun goes down, there are still many nature-based adventures for families to enjoy.

Wildlfe
Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Nature is all around you. Every animal and plant has a role in the ecosystem. Take time to pause...

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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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Wildlfe
Seed Dispersal

Seeds don't have legs... right? In this resource, explore how seeds move from their parent plant to different areas...

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Ecosystems
Virtual Eagle Kit

The Virtual Eagle Kit is a way to remotely engage with your students about wildlife, ecosystems and more.

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Wildlfe
Your Backyard: A Home for Hummingbirds

In this activity, learn how to create a home for hummingbirds in your own yard. Learn the ruby-throated hummingbird's...

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Wildlfe
See Butterflies Aflutter

In this butterfly learning packet, we’ll unveil how butterflies grow and discover more about their anatomy.

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Ecosystems
Snags, Limbs, and Logs

You can do this activity anywhere you can find fallen tree snags, limbs, and logs. Try this activity while...

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Resource
My Trip to Duke Farms Mad Libs

Fill in the blanks before reading the story! Download the worksheet PDF here.

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Wildlfe
5 to Stay Alive Activity

Every living species requires 5 things to survive: food, water, air, shelter, and space. An area where an organism finds these five things is called a habitat. Habitat is another word for a home for animals. Each type of animal needs a precise type of habitat to meet its specific needs. Today you will take a walk in nature to look for suitable habitats for the animals listed below.

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Climate Change
Adopt a Tree

You can do this activity anywhere there are trees! Go outside and take a walk nearby, or in your...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 3

This is the third and final installment out of our three-part series on texture, where we explore the physical...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 2

In Part 1 of this lesson series, we explored what it means to have texture and how we can describe...

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Ecosystems
Textures in Nature: Part 1

In this 3-part series about textures in nature, we will be exploring the physical sensations associated with natural surfaces...

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Ecosystems
What Does a Rare Plant Look Like?

Rare plants come in all shapes and sizes; not only that, but they come from all over the world!...

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Wildlfe
Color Matching in Nature

Spring is finally here, and colors are starting to pop up everywhere! Are you looking for ways to get...

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Ecosystems
Get to Know Your Local Wildlife

Seek by iNaturalist is an interactive field guide and uses image recognition to identify species from birds to ferns...

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Ecosystems
Crafting in Nature

Learn how to use materials gathered in nature to create works of art! This guide will teach you how...

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Ecosystems
Small Patch, Big Diversity!

Even a small patch of ground can be a great way to make observations of natural elements. This investigation...

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Wildlfe
After the Sun Goes Down

After the sun goes down, there are still many nature-based adventures for families to enjoy.

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Ecosystems
Preserving and Pressing Flowers

Flowers have long been a subject of beauty; from floral arrangements to still life paintings, there's an endless appreciation...

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Ecosystems
Plant Parts Search

Plants are part of habitats, which are homes for animals. Just like people have different parts that perform different...

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Conservation
Observing Nature from your Window

Have you counted the windows in your living space? Have you ever taken a few minutes to look out...

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