6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tick Talk: Let’s Talk Ticks July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tick Talk: Let’s Talk Ticks Ticks are a part of summer—but how much do you really know about them? Join us for an informative program that separates fact from fiction and explores the science behind these tiny but fascinating arachnids. Drawing on the latest research from the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology and the Centers for Disease Control and […] $20.00
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm A Frolic with Fireflies July 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm A Frolic with Fireflies 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
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass July 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass 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
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Member Exclusive: Fireflies and S’mores July 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Member Exclusive: Fireflies and S’mores 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
2026-07-17 Native Bee Bootcamp Native Bee Bootcamp July 17 @ 9:00 am - July 19 @ 5:30 pm Native Bee Bootcamp Native Bees of the Northeast: A 3-Day Field Workshop Build your field identification skills and explore the fascinating world of Northeast native bees in this immersive three-day workshop. Participants also have the option to stay overnight. Native bees are among our most important pollinators. They are also one of the most diverse groups of […] $426.00 - $636.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk Join Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Butterflies often steal the spotlight. Moths deserve attention, too. These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day. Many become active only […] $25.00
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act Understanding New Jersey's Invasive Species Management Act What does New Jersey's new Invasive Species Management Act mean for you? Join Mike Van Clef, Director of the Invasive Species Strike Team at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. Mike helped write the legislation and worked to bring it to the finish line. He will explain […] $20.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week) July 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week) 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
