Parking passes are required on Saturdays. The Orientation Center and Cafe are open Thursdays – Saturdays. The property is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays.
Explore 1,000+ acres of land and discover wildlife, sustainability efforts and the property’s natural beauty.
Over 1,000 acres open for discovery, outdoor engagement and environmental education
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Duke Farms is a place of engagement, enjoyment and research.
Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre environmental center in Hillsborough, New Jersey
Duke Farms’ beautiful natural setting, diversity of wildlife, programming and research enhances the environmental...
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At Duke Farms, you’ll find 1,000+ acres of land to explore native species, sustainability efforts, and the area’s natural beauty. Walk, bike, or eat our award-winning café.
Visiting the property is free, but a parking pass is required for Saturday visits from March to October.
Trails open Tuesdays through Saturdays 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Farm Barn Orientation Center is only open Thursdays through Saturdays.
1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 722-3700 | info@dukefarms.org
Reserve Saturday Pass
Visitors begin their trip to Duke Farms at the Orientation Center in the historic Farm Barn. Grab a map or get coffee from our award-winning cafe. From there, cross the street to explore our 20 miles of trails. Download the Duke Farms app for turn-by-turn navigation to notable landmarks.
Explore our frequently asked questions so you know what to do before your visit.
To request a group visit (12+ people), please complete our form. Group visit requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. When submitted, a staff member will be notified and they will contact you to confirm your visit request.
Duke Farms provides the opportunity for teachers to lead their students independently through outdoor habitats.
Delicious, local, thoughtfully-crafted food that strengthens the local food system while reducing our ecological footprint.
The food served in the café is either grown on-site or sourced from local growers and producers.
The shuttle is a service available by reservation for visitors with limited mobility. It is not a property tour. The shuttle runs every hour on the hour and it is available every day Duke Farms is open, weather permitting. We are closed Mondays and Sundays.
From bike trails to fun for the whole family, Duke Farms offers a wide range of activities for your visit.
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Learn to manage natural resources more effectively.Course OverviewThe Fall Stewardship...
Fri, Oct 11, 9:00 AM
Duke Farms • 1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 United States
Build it and they will come—stewardship edition.
Sat, Oct 12, 7:00 AM
Take note and notice of the seasonal changes that take place in autumn.
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00 AM
1112 Dukes Pkwy W • 1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 United States
In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity.
Sat, Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Have you counted the windows in your living space? Have you ever taken a few minutes to look out of each one and observe the outside world? Now is the perfect time to discover what is right outside your windows!
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