Signs of Spring March 30, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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. […]
A “Peep” at Vernal Pools March 30, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Map & Compass Navigation April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Twilight Orchid Exploration April 26, 2024 @ 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Spring Dendrology Workshop May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Exploring the Wonders of Wetlands May 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Through the Loupe: Lichen & Moss May 25, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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 […]
Spring Stewardship Workshop May 31, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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. […]
Habitat Hike June 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, 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. […]
Anthotype Printing with the Solstice Sun June 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 […]
