BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Duke Farms - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Duke Farms X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dukefarms.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Duke Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230131T161802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T163859Z UID:10000138-1683363600-1683378000@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Spring Dendrology Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology\, ecology\, and biodiversity.\n\n\nCourse Overview\nLecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification is recommended\, but not required. This course will be geared toward educators\, land managers\, ecologists\, conservationists\, shade tree commission members\, and other professionals. \nA 1.5-hour lecture will cover tree biology\, structure\, and reproduction and will be followed by 2.5-hours in the field to discuss tree identification in the spring. \nFeatured Topics:\n\nSpring tree identification\nTree biology\, structure\, reproduction\nBiodiversity\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Units\nThe Spring Dendrology Workshop is approved for credits from the following organizations. \nNew Jersey Board of Tree Experts: 4 credits \nInternational Society for Arboriculture: 4 credits \nNew Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 4 credits \n\n\nPrerequisites\nThis program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of plant species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field classes will take place fully outdoors and will require participants to partake in fieldwork\, including travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 2 hours. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. \nPlease note that registration to a Saturday program comes with an entry pass. You DO NOT need to register separately for a Saturday Entry Pass. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/spring-dendrology-workshop/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/264357d18e31aed34909218a91fd1cf2-J5qNBC.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230406T155148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T155148Z UID:10000145-1683317700-1683323100@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Orchids Under the Flower Moon DESCRIPTION:Join us for this unique after-hours program scheduled to highlight May’s full moon over the spectacular Orchid Range.\n\n\nMeet at the Farm Barn Orientation Center and take in the subtle changes that nightfall brings to Duke Farms during a twilight walk to the Orchid Range. There\, we will encounter a wide variety of orchids\, many of which are most fragrant at night\, and observe the incredible diversity to be found in their structure and ecology. Are their specialized growing conditions and complex pollinator/fungal relationships the reason for the orchids’ reputation as fragile and fickle plants\, or is this simply what happens when a species is displaced from its native habitat? \nThis program is appropriate for adults. Please dress for the weather. Participants should be prepared to walk over 2 miles on paved trails. \nMeet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \nDUKE FARMS PROGRAM GUIDELINES: \nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Duke Farms celebrates 10 years of working towards Doris Duke’s vision for a more creative\, equitable\, and sustainable future. As a world class center and leader in environmental stewardship\, Duke Farms has inspired countless people to become informed stewards of the land while improving regional environmental health. Duke Farms is committed to supporting and growing a sustainable\, better future for all.​ URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/orchids-under-the-flower-moon/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/9c4be2399394fa95b0df0aab088dffa9-NCUi2l.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T141500 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230406T155147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T155147Z UID:10000144-1682168400-1682172900@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Signs of Spring DESCRIPTION:Mark the return of spring and join us for a nature walk to explore some favorite signs of the changing seasons.\n\n\nAs Spring unfolds\, the land reveals much to witness and celebrate. On this nature walk\, take time to read the land for signs of the changing seasons: bursting buds\, birdsong\, buzzing bees\, and spring ephemerals—the inconspicuous early bloomers that serve as vital sources of nectar and pollen for native insects. We’ll keep an eye out for these fascinating plants while enjoying all the other highlights of this season of awakening. \n\n\nProgram Preparation\nAdults and children 10+ are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather and bring water. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to be traveling about 2-3 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. Meet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines \nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. Registration to a Saturday program comes with an entry pass. You DO NOT need to register separately for a Saturday Entry Pass. \nContact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/signs-of-spring/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a2fe478470804d8e07a984cc0524cc04-51ALYN.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230223T150253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161300Z UID:10000141-1681552800-1681560000@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Foraging Workshop DESCRIPTION:Successfully manage invasive plants while enjoying their nutritional value.\n\n\nCourse Overview\nJoin professional forager and New Jersey backyard gardener\, Tama Matsuoka Wong\, in a workshop on foraging invasive plants. She will discuss how many of these plants are used culinarily and medicinally in their cultures of origin\, particularly in Asia. This skills based workshop will demonstrate how to work with and cull invasive plants to control their spread in the landscape while enjoying their nutritional and flavorful properties. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nTama Matsuoka Wong is a forager\, weed eater\, meadow doctor \, lawyer and mother of three. She authored Foraged Flavor\, a wild food field guide and cookbook (Clarkson Potter\, June 2012)\, nominated for a James Beard award. She speaks to diverse audiences such as the James Beard House\, Garden Club of America\, the American Museum of Natural History\, Slow Food\, schools and has hosted foraging events\, from Charleston to Seattle to Toronto. She supplies local wild foods to a select number of chefs and independent food institutions in the NYC area and collaborates with conservation groups and organic farmers on wild farming and foraging. After graduating from Harvard Law School and serving more than 25 years as a financial services lawyer in Tokyo\, New York and Hong Kong\, she returned to New Jersey and rediscovered her passion for the natural world. She launched Meadows and More LLC to connect experts in the field of meadow restoration\, botany and wildlife with people in the community. In 2007 she was named Steward of the Year by the New Jersey Forest Service. \nTama has been featured in CBS Sunday Morning “Our war against weeds” as well as the NY Times “Finding Flavor in the Weeds”\, the WSJ\, Edible Manhattan\, Bloomberg Stealth lawyers\, NPR Science Friday\, the Leonard Lopate show\, among others. She gave a 2013 TedX Manhattan talk on “How I did less and ate better\, thanks to weeds”. \nTama lives in Hunterdon County New Jersey with her husband and their three daughters. It is her hope that everyone can unwind and reconnect with the places we came from by rediscovering wild plants and the deliciousness of “weeds.” Now\, more than ever\, it is time to look at what grows around us through the lens of sustainability\, health and deliciousness! \nmeadowsandmore.com \n\n\nPrerequisites\nThis program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of plant identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field classes will take place fully outdoors and will require travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 2 hours. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. \nPlease note that registration to a Saturday program comes with an entry pass. You DO NOT need to register separately for a Saturday Entry Pass. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/invasive-plant-foraging-workshop/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/e9f6826f747690c2a32fedf80272eafd-ZTzyjP.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230223T150252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T161752Z UID:10000140-1677934800-1677938400@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Sugar Maple Exploration DESCRIPTION:From woods to waffle\, learn the story of maple syrup.\n\n\nTravel to a sugarbush to see how trees are tapped for sap then explore the process of making maple syrup and why it is a seasonal favorite. Discover characteristics of sugar maple trees while learning about their habitat range and the impact of climate change. Enjoy this walk-and talk program to find out more about our natural habitats and the many interactions that occur within them. \nThis class is appropriate for adults. \nPlease dress for the weather\, this class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to be traveling about 1 mile on various trail types for the full duration of the class. \nMeet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center and look for the red flag for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \nDUKE FARMS PROGRAM GUIDELINES: \nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/sugar-maple-exploration/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/c251af84835b2207efbe7e3bc3a7e03e-Hhrcg4.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230223T150250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T161751Z UID:10000139-1677924000-1677927600@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Into the Sugarbush DESCRIPTION:Join Duke Farms educators on the way to a sugarbush to see how maple trees are tapped for sap.\n\n\nTravel to a sugarbush to see how trees are tapped for sap then explore the process of making maple syrup and why it is a seasonal favorite. Discover characteristics of sugar maple trees while learning about their habitat range and the impact of climate change. Join us on this walk-and-talk program to find out more about our natural habitats and the many interactions that occur within them. \nThis class is appropriate for anyone ages 8+. \nPlease dress for the weather\, this class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to be traveling about 2 miles on various trail types for the full duration of the class. \nMeet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \nDUKE FARMS PROGRAM GUIDELINES: \nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/into-the-sugarbush/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5ee8072abd8c8ef59559ff1fd3c5b030-obS1tU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230119T202633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T162150Z UID:10000135-1676710800-1676725200@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Winter Dendrology Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology\, ecology\, and biodiversity.\n\n\nCourse Overview\nLecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification is recommended\, but not required. This course will be geared toward educators\, land managers\, ecologists\, conservationists\, shade tree commission members\, and other professionals. \nA 1.5-hour lecture will cover the basics of winter tree identification and will be followed by 2.5-hours in the field to discuss tree identification in the winter. \nFeatured Topics:\n\nWinter tree identification\nDichotomous keys\nWinter tree biology\n\n\n\nContinuing Education Units\nThe Winter Dendrology Workshop is approved for credits from the following organizations. \nNew Jersey Board of Tree Experts: 4 credits \nInternational Society for Arboriculture: 4 credits \nNew Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 4 credits \n\n\nPrerequisites\nThis program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of plant species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field classes will take place fully outdoors and will require participants to partake in fieldwork\, including travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 2 hours. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/winter-dendrology-workshop/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/99b7dfcac2f03ec1723fcabe7191d789-Ng4vPP.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154344 CREATED:20230119T202632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T161516Z UID:10000134-1675504800-1675510200@www.dukefarms.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Tree Ecology & ID: Conifer Edition DESCRIPTION:Pining to spruce up your evergreen knowledge? This is the class fir yew!\n\n\nWhen the bare branches of winter start to get you down\, turn to the conifers for a breath of fresh\, pine-scented air. More ancient and more steadfast than the deciduous divas of autumn\, our native coniferous trees like red cedar and black spruce deserve a spotlight too. On this walk\, we’ll acquaint ourselves with several common species\, learn what to look for to tell a spruce from a cedar or a hemlock from a pine\, and discuss the fascinating ecology and evolutionary history that sets these trees apart. \nPlease dress for the weather and bring water. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to be traveling about 2 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. \nMeet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \nDUKE FARMS PROGRAM GUIDELINES: \nPlease stay home if you are sick. Pre-registration is required\, walk-ins will not be accepted. No refunds and no exchanging or transferring tickets. Please note that each participant must be registered. Unless otherwise noted\, ALL programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE. \nPlease note that registration to a Saturday program comes with an entry pass. You DO NOT need to register separately for a Saturday Entry Pass. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions. URL:https://www.dukefarms.org/event/beginners-tree-ecology-id-conifer-edition/ LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dukefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1c178b47782c32db3bb7db99b6cced37-C6mDxi.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR