Member Exclusive: Summer Grassland Birding

Step into one of our conservation grasslands at the height of summer and discover a habitat alive with sound and movement. This guided birding experience focuses on grassland specialists such as bobolinks and meadowlarks—species whose presence reflects the health of restored meadow ecosystems.

Along the way, you’ll learn how Duke Farms manages these landscapes to support breeding birds and biodiversity, and why grassland restoration plays a vital role in regional conservation. It’s an opportunity not just to observe wildlife, but to understand the systems that help it thrive.

Program Guidelines

This is a member exclusive program. To learn more and become a member, visit dukefarms.org/membership.

All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather, classes may be canceled. Notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

This class involves traveling about 1 mile on unpaved (gravel, grass, dirt) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and the following accommodations may be available, depending on the program:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; contact us at membership@dukefarms.org.