Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week) July 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Moths are appreciated less often than their butterfly relatives, but they are still important to their ecosystems as pollinators and food to other wildlife. Some moths can be seen during the day, but […] $25.00
Nighttime Moth Walk August 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Butterflies often steal the spotlight, but moths deserve attention, too! These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day, but many become active only after sunset. Join us for a nighttime walk and discover the amazing diversity of moths at Duke Farms. We’ll use […] $25.00
Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass August 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Looking for an engaging summer activity? Join Duke Farms for a summer book club on Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book club uniquely blends group discussion, place-based creative practice, and field exploration to gain a close understanding of conservation and stewardship. Together we’ll inquire […] Free
Member Exclusive: Wildflower Wander August 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Enjoy the sweet smells and vivid colors of summer at Duke Farms. Wander through a restored meadow habitat in bloom and meet the vibrant community of wildflowers that call it home. This experiece explores the diversity of native plant species and the insects, birds, and other wildlife they support. You will gain insight into how […] Donation
Is Green Always Good? – Caution of Invasive Plants August 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni to uncover the invasive plant species hiding in plain sight! When the foliage starts turning green, we can easily lose track of just how many different plants there are in an area. However, it’s not until we take a closer look that we notice some invasive species have sneaked into the […] $25.00
Goldfinch Galore Walk August 22 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Let’s get birdy! Who will you spot at Duke Farms in the middle of August? Keep an eye out for brilliant Goldfinches as they flash across the sky in bright streaks of yellow. Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a guided bird walk on Saturday, August 22, from 7:00–9:00 a.m. Together, we'll […] $30.00
Orchids Under the Full Moon August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Discover some of our most beautiful—and sometimes delightfully fragrant—orchids during a special evening tour beneath August's Sturgeon Moon. Families are complicated. Orchidaceae most of all. On this inviting summer night walk, the light of the full moon will guide us to the Orchid Range—and from there, around the world. Journey through the remarkable […] $25.00
Exploring Nature with iNaturalist – A Beginner’s Course August 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni to learn about iNaturalist, how to use it, and its importance as a community science tool! This is an interactive beginner's guide to using iNaturalist as a Community Science tool! Although professional scientists can practice “true” science, ordinary people like us can still learn about the environment and gather important information […] $30.00
Backyard Birds with The Raptor Trust August 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States The birds in your backyard have amazing stories to tell. Learn how to recognize the species you see every day and discover what makes each one unique. An educator from The Raptor Trust will introduce you to common local birds and explain their behaviors, adaptations, and habitats. You'll also learn why many birds are […] $20.00
An Evening Chat with Bats September 10 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni on a nighttime walk with bats to observe them, listen to their calls, and appreciate the roles they perform! Bats are often misunderstood as pests or carrying diseases, but despite their scary reputation they serve important roles such as pollinators or insect predators. Here at Duke Farms, we can observe bats […] $25.00
