Duke Farms

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn more about our bike rental program here.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-04-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-04 09:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Campus Open
2025-04-11 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-10 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-09 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-08 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-05 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-04 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-03 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-02 08:30 - 18:00 and 1 more date | NJ
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-04-07, 2025-04-06, 2025-03-31, 2025-03-30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Duke Farms is closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery. All trails and the Farm Barn Orientation Center are closed to the public.

A "Peep" at Vernal Pools
2025-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, 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 year, they come alive at twilight. Discover how to find vernal pools, what other wildlife calls them home, why they play such an important role in their larger ecosystem, and what we can do to protect them. Oh, and waterproof shoes never hurt!
This program will take place entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Participants will travel about 2 miles on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces.
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.

Program Guidelines
Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event of severe weather, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email, and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility
Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and participants in our programs can expect or request the following accommodations:

Paved, flat trails
Instructors with voice amplifiers
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
KultureCity sensory bags
We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Backyard Composting
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Backyard composting is a simple and effective way to reduce waste and greenhouse gases while creating a valuable soil amendment!

Backyard composting is a simple and effective way to reduce waste and greenhouse gas production while creating a valuable soil amendment for our gardens. Healthy soil is the basis for all successful gardening and farming. Come learn composting and soil principles and how you can optimize your soils with organic matter you create. Benefits include reduced use of garden chemicals, increased garden yields, less work and fewer pests.
This program will be held in the Farm Barn Classroom.
DUKE FARMS PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
Please 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.

Instructor Bio: Virginia Lamb, Groundwork Education and Consulting, is an Environmental Educator with over 25 years’ experience in recycling, composting, soil health and organic gardening. She has a BA in Environmental Studies from Stockton University and in 2019 received her MS in Soil Science from UMass Amherst. Clients include Rutgers University, DeFeo Associates, and Zero Waste Associates, as well as private companies, conventional and organic farmers, and municipal environmental groups and garden clubs throughout the region. Virginia lives with her family in Maplewood NJ where she also volunteers on local gardening and environmental initiatives.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States

Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-04-05 | NJ
Free parking passes are required to access Duke Farms every Saturday from April – November. These must be reserved in advance and cannot be obtained onsite. Parking passes are made available every Monday for the following Saturday. Reserve yours here.

Farm Barn Cafe CLOSED
2025-04-03 09:00 - 14:00 | NJ
