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 experience 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 - 4:00 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! Being out in nature can be both fun and educational, especially with tools such as iNaturalist that help us learn about what we find. At the same time, using these tools provides important info for […] $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 […]
Taking a Look at Trees September 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni for an introductory tree ID walk that showcases their diversity and importance in nature! As constant yet vital features of our landscapes, trees can be easy to take for granted compared to fleeting wildflowers or chance wildlife sightings. Many types of trees literally build and define the habitat wildlife (and humans) […] $25.00
Birds of Duke Farms (Migration Season) September 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni on a guided birdwatching walk around Duke Farms to learn about some basic yet useful bird ID tips! We’ve heard the question before: What's that bird? We have many types at Duke Farms, and this guided birding walk will teach you easy, useful bird ID tips while looking at some common […] $25.00
Nature Photography 101 October 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni for a guided photography course and learn how to appreciate nature through a new lens! Today’s hustle-and-bustle lifestyle often distracts us from seeing the hidden wonder and details of nature. Luckily, photographs have showcased this beauty, capturing rare moments in nature many would’ve never known about otherwise. Join us for a […] $25.00
