Member Exclusive: Eagles at Duke Farms: A Conservation Story March 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States A story highlighting how restoration leads to conservation.Join us for a special program that connects the past, present, and future of ecological restoration along the Raritan River. Over the course of this two-hour experience, we will travel to the Raritan River to explore how dam removals and waterway restoration have improved habitat for wildlife and […] Donation
Signs of Spring March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Wetlands Chorus April 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Signs of Spring April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Member Exclusive: Springtime Bike Tour April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Experience the loveliness of a spring evening at Duke Farms from the seat of a bicycle. Join us for a relaxing evening bike ride across campus! During this two-hour experience, we will explore Duke Farms in search of signs of spring: returning songbirds, active amphibians, spring ephemeral wildflowers in bloom, and more! As we ride, […] Donation
Beginner’s Tree ID May 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Trees do a lot for us; why not learn how to thank them by name?Such constant features of our landscape, trees can be easy to take for granted compared to an unexpected wildflower or a chance wildlife sighting. But this time of verdancy is an invitation to pay closer attention to the steadfast giants that […]
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. […] 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. […]
