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.
Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
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Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
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Lecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification is recommended, but not required. This course will be geared toward educators, land managers, ecologists, conservationists, shade tree commission members, and other professionals.
The Spring Dendrology Workshop is approved for credits from the following organizations.
New Jersey Board of Tree Experts: 4 CEUs
New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 4 CEUs
International Society for Arboriculture: 4 CEUs
American Society for Landscape Architects: 4 hours
This program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of native species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that classes will take place partially outdoors and will require travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 3 hours.
Pre-registration is required, walk-ins are not be accepted. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.
We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can...
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00 PM
Duke Farms • 1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 United States
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