Duke Farms

Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2025-04-13, 2025-04-14, 2025-04-20, 2025-04-21 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, 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.

Campus Open
2025-04-15 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-16 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-17 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-18 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-19 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-22 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-23 08:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-24 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Duke Farms Bike Rentals
2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn more about our bike rental program here.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-04-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 14:00
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Signs of Spring
2025-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
Birds, buds, bees, or bless yous—what signs tell you that spring has sprung?

Nothing but the return of spring manages to feel so new and so familiar at the same time. On this outing, we’ll take time to read the land for signs of the changing season: bursting buds, birdsong, buzzing bees, and spring ephemerals—the inconspicuous early bloomers that serve as vital sources of nectar and pollen for native insects. Come with us in search of these fascinating plants and all the other highlights of this season of awakening.
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.

Saturday Parking Passes Required
2025-04-19
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.

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2025-04-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States

Farm Barn Cafe CLOSED
2025-04-24 09:00 - 14:00

Spring Stewardship Workshop
2025-04-25 09:00 - 15:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844, United States
Learn to manage natural resources more effectively.

Course Overview
The Spring Stewardship Workshop caters to land stewards and property owners seeking to enhance the effective management of their natural resources. This concise, expert-led course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of prudent stewardship practices.
Featured Topics:

Identification of invasive plants
Prioritization of invasive management
Application of spring season-specific techniques for invasive plant management

Continuing Education Credits
The Spring Stewardship Workshop is approved for credits from the following organizations.
American Society for Landscape Architecture: 6 hours
Ecological Society of America: 1.5 CEUs
New Jersey DEP Pesticide Control Program: 11 CEUs (Categories 2, 3A, 6B, 8C, 9); 5 CEUs (Category 10)

About the Instructor
Mike Van Clef is the FoHVOS Stewardship Director and also serves as our Invasive Species Strike Team Program Director. He joined FoHVOS in 2007 and co-founded the Strike Team in 2008 with the goal of bringing greater efficiency and effectiveness to invasive species management. Mike has a Ph.D. in ecology from Rutgers University and over 25 years of experience in land stewardship, planning and research, working extensively in the evaluation and management of rare and invasive species and deer management. He has consulted with over 30 organizations in NJ including the NJ Invasive Species Council for which he prepared the New Jersey Strategic Management Plan for Invasive Species.

Prerequisites
This program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of native avian species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field components will take place fully outdoors and will require travelling several miles on various trail types (paved and unpaved) and uneven terrain for up to 2 hours.

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.
