Member Exclusive: How History Shapes Conservation at Duke Farms May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Follow the timeline to Duke Farms' present-day success. Discover how the past continues to shape the present at Duke Farms. This two-hour experience explores the intersection of history and conservation — from James Buchanan Duke’s original vision and design choices to the evolution of Duke Farms into a model for conservation and sustainability. Program Guidelines […] Donation
Birding by Sight & Sound May 30 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Learn to bird by sight and sound!Join us for a 2-hour guided bird walk focused on building your bird identification skills in the field. We’ll practice spotting key visual field marks while also tuning our ears to recognize common bird songs and calls. Because it’s nesting season, many birds will be especially vocal and active […]
Member Exclusive: Summer Grassland Birding June 6 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join us for an early-morning adventure into Duke Farms' highest quality habitat.Step into one of our conservation grasslands at the height of summer and discover a habitat alive with sound and movement. This guided birding experience focuses on grassland specialists such as bobolinks and meadowlarks—species whose presence reflects the health of restored meadow ecosystems.Along the […] Donation
Birds of Duke Farms June 12 @ 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 the most common species observed in the area! We've heard the question before: What's that bird? We have many types at Duke Farms, and this guided walk will help teach you about the most common species observed around the area. […] $25.00
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
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
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 the […] 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 […] $25.00
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
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 intentional […] Donation
