9:00 am - 1:00 pm Summer Dendrology Workshop August 5, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Summer Dendrology Workshop In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity.Course OverviewLecture material on how trees fit into our local ecosystems—both today and into the future—will contextualize the strong focus on tree identification necessary to understand these complex organisms. Some background in basic tree identification is recommended, […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wading in the Brook: An Up-Close Look August 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wading in the Brook: An Up-Close Look Search for everything from bugs to fish as we wade through Dukes Brook and identify its resident critters! The best way to learn about our waterways is to get in them! The session will begin with wading safety practices followed by guided a exploration of the components of a stream ecosystem. We'll collect some aquatic […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Seed Bombs for Pollinators August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Seed Bombs for Pollinators Plant native wildflowers, support local pollinators, and practice your fastball—all at the same time! Using organic materials and native seeds collected from Duke Farms' restored meadows, we'll make wildflower seed bombs together! Take some home with you, and feel free to leave a few behind in our meadows. For extra launch power, we'll also be […]
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Big Bike Ride August 17, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Big Bike Ride Never been to Duke Farms? Maybe it’s just been a few years since your last visit and you want a refresher. Join us for a bike ride to explore the property! Riding a bike is the most efficient (and arguably most enjoyable) way to enjoy all the highlights in one visit. We’ll begin our journey […]
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seed Bombs for Pollinators August 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seed Bombs for Pollinators Plant native wildflowers, support local pollinators, and practice your fastball—all at the same time!Using organic materials and native seeds collected from Duke Farms' restored meadows, we'll make wildflower seed bombs together! Take some home with you, and feel free to leave a few behind in our meadows. For extra launch power, we'll also be incorporating […]
2023-08-26 Gardening for Wildlife Gardening for Wildlife August 26, 2023 @ 9:00 am - August 27, 2023 @ 10:15 am Gardening for Wildlife From early spring through the fall frost, the Permaculture Garden is alive with bees, butterflies, and birds!Meet the wildlife-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees in our Permaculture Garden and learn why incorporating natives in your plantings is one of the most important things we can do to help pollinators in peril. Whether you have a large […]
8:30 am - 10:00 am Intro to Birding: Migration Woods August 26, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Intro to Birding: Migration Woods Thrushes, woodpeckers, and warblers—Oh my! Learn the basics of bird identification using visual and behavioral cues, along with some common songs and vocalizations. Each participant will receive a basic guide to the common birds of Duke Farms. It’s a great way to get to know our feathered friends while learning more about the natural habitats […]
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gardening for Wildlife August 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gardening for Wildlife From early spring through the fall frost, the Permaculture Garden is alive with bees, butterflies, and birds!Meet the wildlife-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees in our Permaculture Garden and learn why incorporating natives in your plantings is one of the most important things we can do to help pollinators in peril. Whether you have a large […]
8:15 pm - 9:45 pm Orchids Under the Blue Moon August 31, 2023 @ 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm Orchids Under the Blue Moon Join us for this after-hours program scheduled to highlight August's second full moon over the spectacular Orchid Range. Meet at the Farm Barn Orientation Center and take in the subtle changes that nightfall brings to Duke Farms during a twilight walk to the Orchid Range. There, we will encounter a wide variety of orchids, many […]
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Nature Walk: Understanding Our Forests September 1, 2023 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Nature Walk: Understanding Our Forests There’s more to our forests than meets the eye. Join us on an evening walk to learn more! We’ll hit the trails and explore one of the oldest patches of forest on the property—Research Woods! Along the way, we’ll learn how to identify some common native and invasive woodland species, discuss how and why New […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Summer Wildflower Walk September 2, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Summer Wildflower Walk Each passing day of summer brings new blooms to Duke Farms’ landscapes. Join us on a guided nature walk to explore this diversity at its height. Put names to the floral faces you see season after season, learn and practice the basics of flowering plant identification, and discover the invisible ecological connections that tie these […]
