2026-04-26 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery April 26 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-04-27 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery April 27 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open April 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 April 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 April 30 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open April 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: Springtime Bike Tour April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: Springtime Bike Tour Experience the loveliness of a spring evening at Duke Farms from the seat of a bicycle. Join us for a relaxing evening bike ride across campus! During this two-hour experience, we will explore Duke Farms in search of signs of spring: returning songbirds, active amphibians, spring ephemeral wildflowers in bloom, and more! As we ride, […] Donation
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 1 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-02 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required May 2 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 […]
2026-05-02 Advanced Ornithology Advanced Ornithology May 2 @ 8:00 am - May 9 @ 2:30 pm Advanced Ornithology Birds in the LandscapeExplore 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 […] $300.00
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 2 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-03 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 3 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-05-04 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 4 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 5 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 6 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 7 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 8 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-09 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required May 9 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 May 9 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-10 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 10 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-05-11 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 11 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 12 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
2026-05-13 Bioacoustics: From Field to Findings Bioacoustics: From Field to Findings May 13 @ 9:00 am - May 15 @ 3:00 pm Bioacoustics: From Field to Findings Passive acoustic monitoring is sound science. Join visiting scholars from Cornell's Yang Center to learn how it's done. This three-day bioacoustics workshop is designed to equip practitioners and researchers with the skills to collect, manage, and analyze passive acoustic data to address questions related to biodiversity conservation and habitat management. Through interactive modules focused on […] $200.00 - $600.00
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 13 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 14 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 15 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-16 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required May 16 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 May 16 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
10:00 am - 11:30 am Beginner’s Tree ID May 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Beginner’s Tree ID Trees do a lot for us; why not learn how to thank them by name?Such constant features of our landscape, trees can be easy to take for granted compared to an unexpected wildflower or a chance wildlife sighting. But this time of verdancy is an invitation to pay closer attention to the steadfast giants that […] $25.00
2026-05-17 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 17 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-05-18 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 18 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 19 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 20 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 21 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 22 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-23 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required May 23 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 May 23 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-24 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 24 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-05-25 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 25 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 26 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 27 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 28 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: How History Shapes Conservation at Duke Farms May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Member Exclusive: How History Shapes Conservation at Duke Farms Follow the timeline to Duke Farms' present-day success. Discover how the past continues to shape the present at Duke Farms. This two-hour experience explores the intersection of history and conservation — from James Buchanan Duke’s original vision and design choices to the evolution of Duke Farms into a model for conservation and sustainability. Program Guidelines […] Donation
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open May 29 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-30 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required May 30 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 May 30 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open May 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-05-31 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery May 31 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
2026-06-01 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery June 1 Campus Closed for Wildlife & Ecosystem Recovery The Duke Farms campus is closed every Sunday & Monday.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 2 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 3 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 4 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open June 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 5 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open June 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
2026-06-06 Saturday Parking Pass Required Saturday Parking Pass Required June 6 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 […]
7:00 am - 9:00 am Member Exclusive: Summer Grassland Birding June 6 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Member Exclusive: Summer Grassland Birding Join us for an early-morning adventure into Duke Farms' highest quality habitat.Step into one of our conservation grasslands at the height of summer and discover a habitat alive with sound and movement. This guided birding experience focuses on grassland specialists such as bobolinks and meadowlarks—species whose presence reflects the health of restored meadow ecosystems.Along the […] Donation
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open June 6 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Campus Open All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open June 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Farm Barn Cafe Open Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren
