March 30, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Signs of Spring Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States Mark the return of spring on a nature walk that explores some favorite signs of the changing seasons. As spring unfolds, the land reveals so much to witness and celebrate. […]
March 30, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm A “Peep” at Vernal Pools Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States With the return of spring comes a nightly chorus of chirps and peeps, but those aren’t birds you’re hearing! Join us as we seek out the frogs responsible in their […]
April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Map & Compass Navigation Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States Learn the techniques and importance behind map and compass navigation. Course Overview Have you ever gone off-trail to relieve yourself and wondered what you would do if you got turned […]
April 26, 2024 @ 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm Twilight Orchid Exploration Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States A guided walk through our orchid range will have you seeing this plant family in a whole new light—literally.We'll first take in the subtle changes that nightfall brings to Duke […]
May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Dendrology Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. Course Overview Lecture material on how trees fit into our local […]
May 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Exploring the Wonders of Wetlands Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States Wetlands are a unique habitat, meet some of the resident flora and fauna that call wetlands home.Learn what wetlands are, what flora and fauna live in them, and how they […]
May 25, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Through the Loupe: Lichen & Moss Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States Come get lost in the moss (and lichen).You’ve seen those curious patches of green, blue, and yellow filling sidewalk cracks and plastered on trees, but have you ever leaned in […]
May 31, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Spring Stewardship Workshop Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, 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. […]
June 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Habitat Hike Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ, United States Learn about different types of habitats and the wildlife within them! Explore some of the many different types of habitats at Duke Farms, including wetland, aquatic, meadow, and forest habitats. […]
June 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Anthotype Printing with the Solstice Sun Nature photography: now plant-based and solar-powered. Mark the summer solstice and capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the little-known process of anthotype printing. This form of alternative […]
