Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-09-20, 2025-09-27, 2025-10-04
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
2025-09-20 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-24 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-25 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-26 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-27 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-30 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-01 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Late Summer Bird Walk
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Let’s get birdy!

Summer birding at its finest! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, September 20 from 9-11 am. We will look out for raptors, wading birds, other songbirds, and anyone else on the property.

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

About the Instructor
Lindsay McNamara has over 12 years of experience working in conservation, environmental nonprofit communications and development. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and an M.A. in Public and Organizational Relations. She has been birding since she was nine years old when she saw her first Great Blue Heron along the Raritan River. She’s been leading bird walks since 2018 and is always looking to engage new birders in her lifelong passion. You can join her on her monthly bird walks through her new LLC Beachy Birder Adventures, and her favorite bird is the one she’s looking at.
Photo by Lindsay McNamara.

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn more about our bike rental program here.

Carbon & Climate in the Outdoor Classroom
2025-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Climate change ed that measures up!

Course Overview
When New Jersey became the first state to weave climate education throughout its learning standards, the message was clear: because climate change impacts every subject and every student, the need for climate literacy is just as universal. But while it’s true that the effects of global change are all around us–well, we still have to know where, and how, to see them.
In this workshop, we’ll present a few ways for students to do just that. Whether students are estimating the sequestration capacity of living trees, documenting long-term shifts in seasonal change, or analyzing carbon capture in soil organic matter, the best way to practice “thinking like a scientist” is to do real science. And when student data is able to contribute to ongoing research, these field experiences become avenues not only for learning but for authentic climate action, too.

Continuing Education Credits
Certificates of completion are provided and may be used to apply for professional development hours, pending district approval.

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
This class involves traveling about 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) 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 Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-09-21, 2025-09-22, 2025-09-28, 2025-09-29 | 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
2025-09-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 14:00
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
