Duke Farms

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-07-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-22 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.

Beginner’s Stewardship: Native vs. Invasive Plant Workshop
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
The first class in our series for the conservation-curious.

Are you interested in adding plants to your garden, but don’t know which ones are “good” or “bad”? Are you overwhelmed by terms like “native”, “non-native”, and “invasive”? Join this Native vs. Invasive Plants class to learn more about the beneficial plants Duke Farms implements into our restored habitats. Participants will learn about the importance of native plants in ecological restoration for both wildlife and people alike, as well as how to use field guides to help identify some common native and invasive plants.

In the Beginner’s Stewardship series:

Native vs. Invasive Plant Workshop (Jul 11)
Vegetation Monitoring Workshop (Aug 8)
Plant Survivability Workshop (Sep 12)
Native Seed Harvesting Workshop (Oct 10)

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.

Duke Farms After Dark: Fireflies
2025-07-11 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-12 20:30 - 21:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
It’s just about time for our yearly glow-up.

Whether you call them fireflies, lightning bugs, glow worms, or something else, these insects are some of the most beloved ambassadors of summer across the world. Come celebrate our native species of bioluminescent beetle with a wonder-filled walk through the meadows and woods they call home. On the way, we’ll shed light on their fascinating biology and share some bright ideas for welcoming fireflies back to your own green spaces.

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.

Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-07-12, 2025-07-19
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.

Campus Open
2025-07-12 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-16 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-17 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-18 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-19 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-23 08:30 - 18:00
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-07-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-07-13, 2025-07-14, 2025-07-20, 2025-07-21 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-07-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 14:00
