Nighttime Moth Walk August 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join us for a nighttime moth walk at Duke Farms! Butterflies often steal the spotlight, but moths deserve attention, too! These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day, but many become active only after sunset. Join us for a nighttime walk and […]
Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass August 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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
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 experience explores the diversity of native plant species and the insects, birds, and other wildlife they support. You will gain insight into how […] Donation
Goldfinch Galore Walk August 22 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Orchids Under the Full Moon August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Exploring Nature with iNaturalist – A Beginner’s Course August 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States Join Seasonal Educator Toni to learn about iNaturalist, how to use it, and its importance as a community science tool! Being out in nature can be both fun and educational, especially with tools such as iNaturalist that help us learn about what we find. At the same time, using these tools provides important info for […]
Backyard Birds with The Raptor Trust August 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, United States 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 […]
Weekend Ecology Walk 10am Every Saturday September 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Weekend Ecology Walk 10am Every Saturday Weekend Ecology Walks! Saturdays @ 10:00 am, starting at Farm Barn Join us for a low-stress, casual 1-hour walk around Duke Farms to learn about its wildlife, ecology, and conservation efforts. But there’s an exciting twist: the theme of each walk is a secret and randomized each week. Every walk may be completely different, […]
An Evening Chat with Bats September 10 @ 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 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 […]
Weekend Ecology Walk 10am Every Saturday September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Weekend Ecology Walk 10am Every Saturday Weekend Ecology Walks! Saturdays @ 10:00 am, starting at Farm Barn Join us for a low-stress, casual 1-hour walk around Duke Farms to learn about its wildlife, ecology, and conservation efforts. But there’s an exciting twist: the theme of each walk is a secret and randomized each week. Every walk may be completely different, […]
