Duke Farms

Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery
2026-04-20, 2026-04-26, 2026-04-27, 2026-05-03, 2026-05-04, 2026-05-10, 2026-05-11, 2026-05-17 and 3 more dates | 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
2026-04-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | NJ
Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Farm Barn Cafe Open
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States

Advanced Ornithology
2026-05-02 08:00 - 2026-05-09 14:30 | Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844, United States
Birds in the Landscape

Explore the birds of Duke Farms through this 2-day intensive short course. Each day blends field data collection and classroom learning, offering a unique opportunity to sharpen avian identification skills while exploring the role birds play in the ecosystem. Learn how birds serve as indicators of ecosystem quality and inform conservation and land management decisions. Lecture and field content includes ecology, behavior, anatomy, research techniques, and conservation efforts.
Day 1

Lecture: Avian ecology, role of birds in the ecosystem, avian field methods
Field: Birding skills, field identification, single-observer point counts

Day 2

Lecture: Birds as bioindicators for land management, land use history, integrating data into landscape management
Field: Small group data collection and discussion

Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for credits from the following organizations.
Ecological Society of America: TBD

Prerequisites
This program assumes participants have a basic knowledge of native avian species identification and understand general ecology concepts. Please note that field classes 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
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
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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.
