2026-06-28 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery June 28 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-06-29 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery June 29 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 30 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Campus Open July 1 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Campus Open July 2 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
2026-07-05 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 5 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-07-06 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 6 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 7 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 8 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 9 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tick Talk: Let’s Talk Ticks July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tick Talk: Let’s Talk Ticks Ticks are a part of summer—but how much do you really know about them? Join us for an informative program that separates fact from fiction and explores the science behind these tiny but fascinating arachnids. Drawing on the latest research from the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology and the Centers for Disease Control and […] $20.00
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 10 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm A Frolic with Fireflies July 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm A Frolic with Fireflies Take enchanting walk through the meadows and woods to watch fireflies’ glowing display! Whether you call them fireflies, lightning bugs, glow worms, or something else, these insects are some of the most beloved ambassadors of summer across the world. Come celebrate our native species of bioluminescent beetle with a wonder-filled walk through the meadows and […] $30.00
2026-07-11 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required July 11 Saturday Parking Pass Required Parking passes are released every Monday at 12:00 PM (ET) for the upcoming Saturday and often reach capacity quickly. If passes display as “Sold Out,” no additional reservations are available for that date. There is no off-site parking within walking distance of the main entrance. If passes are fully reserved, no additional entry options are […]
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 11 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 11 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass July 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass Looking for an engaging summer activity? Join Duke Farms for a summer book club on Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book club uniquely blends group discussion, place-based creative practice, and field exploration to gain a close understanding of conservation and stewardship. Together we’ll inquire […] Free
2026-07-12 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 12 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-07-13 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 13 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 14 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 15 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 16 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 16 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-07-17 Native Bee Bootcamp Native Bee Bootcamp July 17 @ 9:00 am - July 19 @ 5:30 pm Native Bee Bootcamp Native Bees of the Northeast: A 3-Day Field Workshop Build your field identification skills and explore the fascinating world of Northeast native bees in this immersive three-day workshop. Participants also have the option to stay overnight. Native bees are among our most important pollinators. They are also one of the most diverse groups of […] $426.00 - $1,036.00
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 17 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 17 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk Join Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Butterflies often steal the spotlight. Moths deserve attention, too. These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day. Many become active only […] $25.00
2026-07-18 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required July 18 Saturday Parking Pass Required Parking passes are released every Monday at 12:00 PM (ET) for the upcoming Saturday and often reach capacity quickly. If passes display as “Sold Out,” no additional reservations are available for that date. There is no off-site parking within walking distance of the main entrance. If passes are fully reserved, no additional entry options are […]
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 18 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 18 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-07-19 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 19 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-07-20 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 20 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 21 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 22 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 23 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 23 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act Understanding New Jersey's Invasive Species Management Act What does New Jersey's new Invasive Species Management Act mean for you? Join Mike Van Clef, Director of the Invasive Species Strike Team at Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. Mike helped write the legislation and worked to bring it to the finish line. He will explain […] $20.00
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 24 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 24 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week) July 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Nighttime Moth Walk (for National Moth Week) Join Seasonal Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Moths are appreciated less often than their butterfly relatives, but they are still important to their ecosystems as pollinators and food to other wildlife. Some moths can be seen during the day, but […] $25.00
2026-07-25 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required July 25 Saturday Parking Pass Required Parking passes are released every Monday at 12:00 PM (ET) for the upcoming Saturday and often reach capacity quickly. If passes display as “Sold Out,” no additional reservations are available for that date. There is no off-site parking within walking distance of the main entrance. If passes are fully reserved, no additional entry options are […]
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 25 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 25 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-07-26 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 26 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-07-27 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery July 27 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 28 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 29 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 30 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 30 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open July 31 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open July 31 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-08-01 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required August 1 Saturday Parking Pass Required Parking passes are released every Monday at 12:00 PM (ET) for the upcoming Saturday and often reach capacity quickly. If passes display as “Sold Out,” no additional reservations are available for that date. There is no off-site parking within walking distance of the main entrance. If passes are fully reserved, no additional entry options are […]
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open August 1 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open August 1 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
