Parking passes are required on Saturdays. The Orientation Center and Cafe are closed between 4/30 – 5/4 while we host a private Doris Duke Foundation Artists Retreat. Trails and bike rentals open Tuesdays – Saturdays.

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Spring Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. Course Overview Lecture 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 […]

$50.00

Exploring the Wonders of Wetlands

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Wetlands are a unique habitat, meet some of the resident flora and fauna that call wetlands home.Learn what wetlands are, what flora and fauna live in them, and how they adapt to this environment. Participants will also learn about the restored and constructed wetlands at Duke Farms. Expect to walk through the NRCS wetlands near […]

$10.00

Spring Stewardship Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Learn to manage natural resources more effectively.Course OverviewThe Spring Stewardship Workshop caters to land stewards and property owners seeking to enhance the effective management of their natural resources. This concise, expert-led course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge, fostering a comprehensive understanding of prudent stewardship practices.Featured Topics:Identification of invasive plantsPrioritization of invasive managementApplication of […]

$75.00

Summer Dendrology Workshop

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

In this course, we will explore the trees of Duke Farms through the lens of biology, ecology, and biodiversity. Course Overview Lecture 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 […]

$50.00

Wilderness First Aid

Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can do.Course OverviewWFA students will learn practical wilderness first aid skills and gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and ultimately create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations.We don’t have all the medical resources we have at […]