Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-10-05, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-12, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-19, 2025-10-20 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.

Campus Open
2025-10-07 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-08 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-09 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-10 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-11 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-15 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-16 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-10-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn more about our bike rental program here.

Beginner’s Stewardship: Native Seed Harvesting Workshop
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
The fourth and final class in our series for the conservation-curious.

Are you interested in harvesting seeds but don’t know where to start? This class will explore how to harvest and grow your own seeds from native plants. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at Duke Farms’ own native plant nursery where seeds are harvested for propagation, as well as the opportunity to take some seeds home.

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)

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.

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.

Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-10-11, 2025-10-18
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.

Autumn Animals
2025-10-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Discover how New Jersey animals prepare for winter through migration, hibernation, and other amazing autumn adaptations!

As the air cools and the leaves begin to fall, New Jersey’s wildlife is on the move. In this program, we’ll explore how local animals prepare for winter. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating ways animals adapt to the changing season and ensure their survival through the cold months ahead.

Program Guidelines
All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.
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 or impeditive 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 less 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:
Always

Flat, well-maintained trails
KultureCity sensory bags
Inclusive and responsive instruction
We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

Upon Request

Instructors with voice amplifiers
Paved trails only
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice

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