Tick Talk: Let’s Talk Ticks June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn all about ticks, what's fact and what's fiction! Hear all about how to know what makes them tick and how to prevent them. Based on research from Rutgers Center for Vector Biology and CDC learn about these tiny creatures that plague our summers. Find out what's fact and what is fiction and what you […] $20.00
An Evening Chat with Bats June 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join 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 in the wild—and even […] $25.00
New Jersey’s New Invasive Species Management Act July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn more about how the recent NJ Invasive Species Management Act was passed, what it entails and what this means for NJ residents. Want to better understand the new New Jersey Invasive Species Act? Join Mike Van Clef, Director of the Invasive Species Strike Team at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, for an inside […] $20.00
A Frolic with Fireflies July 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Take enchanting walk through the meadows and woods to watch fireflies’ glowing display! Whether you call them fireflies, lightning bugs, glow worms, or something else, these insects are some of the most beloved ambassadors of summer across the world. Come celebrate our native species of bioluminescent beetle with a wonder-filled walk through the meadows and […] $30.00
Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass July 11 @ 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: Fireflies and S’mores July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Gather 'round the fire to learn all about this quintessential summer bug. As dusk settles over the landscape, we’ll take a short walk to explore the remarkable life cycle and ecological role of fireflies. These small but mighty insects are indicators of habitat health—and they tell us an important story about restoration. Afterward, gather by […] Donation
Nighttime Moth Walk July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join 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 some […]
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
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
