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.

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The Big Tree Hike

A quest to find all of Duke Farms' arboreal champs. Duke Farms is proud to host some of the largest and most magnificent trees in the state. The few that have been officially recognized by the NJ Forest Service as “Big Trees” are an especially important part of the local heritage that belongs to all […]

Birding & Stewardship Series: Grasshopper Sparrow

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Build it and they will come—stewardship edition. Participants will go on an early morning birding walk through a restored grassland habitat, which we'll access by van as it is off site and not open to the public. Along the way, we'll learn how restoration efforts Duke Farms have supported our bird of the month, the […]

$15.00

Journaling with Nature Workshop (Three-Part Series)

1112 Dukes Pkwy W 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Take note and notice of the seasonal changes that take place with each passing autumn month. Are you interested in spending more time in nature, but don't know where to get started? This three-part series will focus on immersing oneself in the environment around us through nature journaling. Each session of the workshop will build […]

$65.00

Fall Stewardship Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Learn to manage natural resources more effectively.Course OverviewThe Fall Stewardship Workshop caters to land stewards and property owners seeking to enhance the effective management of their natural resources. This concise, expert-led course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of prudent stewardship practices.Featured Topics:Identifying invasive plantsPrioritizing invasive plant managementSeasonal management techniquesImportance […]

$75.00

Birding & Stewardship Series: Palm Warbler

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Build it and they will come—stewardship edition. Participants will go on an early morning birding walk through different types of restored habitats at Duke Farms, including meadow, forest, and wetland. Along the way, we'll learn how Duke Farms's restoration efforts have supported our bird of the month, the palm warbler! Thanks to these efforts, many […]

$10.00

Autumn Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. Course Overview 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 […]

$50.00

Science Writing Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Master the art of science storytelling! Course Overview Learn the fundamentals of science communication with an award-winning author! The workshop begins with a 20-minute presentation on how to effectively use written language to share scientific information with a general audience, then a follow up Q&A. The presentation is followed by a 45-minute writing activity, with […]

$25.00

Wilderness First Aid

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can do. Course Overview WFA students will learn practical wilderness first aid skills and gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and ultimately create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations. We don’t have all the medical resources […]

$230.00