2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Exploring Nature with iNaturalist – A Beginner’s Course August 7 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Exploring Nature with iNaturalist – A Beginner’s Course Join Seasonal Educator Toni to learn about iNaturalist, how to use it, and its importance as a community science tool! This is an interactive beginner's guide to using iNaturalist as a Community Science tool! Although professional scientists can practice “true” science, ordinary people like us can still learn about the environment and gather important information […] $30.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass August 8 @ 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
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: Wildflower Wander August 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: Wildflower Wander 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
10:00 am - 11:30 am Is Green Always Good? – Caution of Invasive Plants August 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Is Green Always Good? – Caution of Invasive Plants 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
7:00 am - 9:00 am Goldfinch Galore Walk August 22 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Goldfinch Galore Walk 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
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Orchids Under the Full Moon August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Orchids Under the Full Moon 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
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Backyard Birds with The Raptor Trust August 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Backyard Birds with The Raptor Trust 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
