Duke Farms

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-06-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-06-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn more about our bike rental program here.

Campus Open
2025-06-13 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-14 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-17 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-18 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-19 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-20 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-21 08:30 - 18:00
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-06-14, 2025-06-21
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.

Bike Rental Tent Closed 6/14
2025-06-14
The Bike Rental Tent is closed on Saturday, June 14th due to inclement weather.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States

The Big Tree Hike
2025-06-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
A quest to find all of Duke Farms’ arboreal champs.

Duke Farms is proud to host some of the largest and most magnificent trees in the state. The few that have been officially recognized by the NJ Forest Service as “Big Trees” are an especially important part of the local heritage that belongs to all of us who share an ecosystem with them. On this 4-mile loop , we’ll pay a visit to these Big Trees and take the opportunity to discuss the cultural value, ecological impact, and enduring teachings that come only from the oldest and most massive of trees.

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 held 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.
We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Accessibility
This class involves traveling more than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.
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.

Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-06-15, 2025-06-16, 2025-06-22, 2025-06-23 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.

CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth
2025-06-19
Our campus is closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This closure includes all Trails, Bike Rentals, the Farm Barn Orientation Center and Café.

For Starters: Ferns
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
A class to make the heart grow fronder.

Sporting fronds instead of leaves, spores instead of seeds, and something alarmingly called an indusium, it’s a wonder that anything as unusual as a fern can also be so downright loveable. Then again, the fiddleheads and feather-like foliage that brings to mind lumbering dinos and simpler times (evolutionarily, that is) may explain some of their appeal. Whatever your reasons, if now feels like the right time to learn your ferns, come join us for this introductory exploration—you won’t be sori!
Check out more upcoming classes in the For Starters series.

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 held 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.
We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Accessibility
This class involves traveling about 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.
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.

Anthotypes with the Solstice Sun
2025-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Nature photography: now plant-based and solar-powered.

Mark the summer solstice and capture the ephemeral charm of our native flora through the little-known practice of anthotype printing. This alternative form of photography takes advantage of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight to create colorful impressions of foliage and flowers. What better time to try it than the longest and sunniest day of the year?
While we work, we’ll discuss the science behind plant pigmentation and anthotype printing and become better acquainted with the ecologically vital species selected for our artworks. Take home your original anthotype plus a second canvas ready for future printing.

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 held 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.
We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.

Accessibility
This class involves traveling less than 1 mile on paved (stroller- and wheelchair-accessible) surfaces, with participants both moving and seated throughout. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.
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.

Campus Closure
2025-06-24
Duke Farms will be closed on Tuesday, June 24th due to extreme heat. This campus closure includes all Trails, Bike Rentals, the Farm Barn Orientation Center and Café.

We look forward to welcoming you back another day.
