6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wetlands Chorus April 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wetlands Chorus With the return of spring comes a nightly chorus of chirps and peeps, but those aren’t birds you’re hearing!Join us as we seek out the frogs responsible in their unique, ephemeral habitat: the vernal pool. One of spring’s most fascinating—and fleeting—features, vernal pools appear and disappear with the changing of seasons. And this time of […] $25.00
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Member Exclusive: Seasonal Cooking April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Member Exclusive: Seasonal Cooking Embrace thoughtful cooking practices.Celebrate the flavors of the season with Chef Lauren. This two-hour class explores the importance of local food and seasonal cooking, highlighting how mindful ingredient choices can support both sustainability and delicious meals.Program GuidelinesThis is a member exclusive program. To learn more and become a member, visit dukefarms.org/membership.All programs begin at the […] Donation
10:00 am - 11:30 am Signs of Spring April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Signs of Spring Birds, buds, bees, or bless yous—what signs tell you that spring has sprung?Nothing but the return of spring manages to feel so new and so familiar at the same time. On this outing, we'll take time to read the land for signs of the changing season: bursting buds, birdsong, buzzing bees, and spring ephemerals—the inconspicuous […] $25.00
2026-05-02 Advanced Ornithology Advanced Ornithology May 2 @ 8:00 am - May 9 @ 2:30 pm Advanced Ornithology Birds in the LandscapeExplore the birds of Duke Farms through this 2-day intensive short course. Each day blends field data collection and classroom learning, offering a unique opportunity to sharpen avian identification skills while exploring the role birds play in the ecosystem. Learn how birds serve as indicators of ecosystem quality and inform conservation and […] $300.00