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  • Duke Farms serves as a habitat for native plants and animals. Care should be taken when exploring the grounds. Hazards such as open waterways, roadways with bicycles, poison ivy and stinging and biting insects are present on the property. Adults are responsible for the minors in their care. Precaution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun as well as to biting and stinging insects. 

    Participants should bring water with them. Participants should familiarize themselves with potential hazards and act accordingly. This is a carry-in, carry-out facility, so all garbage created during your program should be taken back with you.  

    Please review our guidelines and FAQs before visiting.

    Please review updates and procedures regarding Covid-19.

    School Groups visiting Duke Farms for a Teacher Directed program may do so at no cost. However, we require you register with Duke Farm at least three weeks prior to your visit to ensure an enjoyable and educational experience.

    Registration: To register please fill out this form and submit. An email will be sent to our staff who will contact you with any questions or concerns.

    If you would like to talk to someone directly, please call: 908-722-3700, ext. 4 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

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  • Appropriate dress and footwear All programs are outdoors. Students and adults should wear comfortable clothes and shoes that will keep feet dry. Some trails are not paved. Plan for the weather and dress in layers. Bring a jacket or raincoat if necessary.
  • Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Tel 908-722-3700 x 4 www.dukefarms.org
     
  • Duke Farms Self-Guided Field Trip Equipment Replacement Rates and Procedures for Rentals   Field equipment including binoculars, field guides and hand lenses are available for your use. Please find below the equipment available and their prices.   These items are available for RENT with a credit card number. Your credit card will ONLY be charged if the equipment is not returned or is not in working condition when returned. While we make every effort to ensure all equipment is in working order when we make it available to you, however we recommend you inspect all equipment prior to starting your trip and alert the staff at the Front Desk if there is any equipment of concern.   Should you not feel comfortable with this replacement fee we recommend you bring the following items with you to enhance your field trip experience: Binoculars, Hand Lenses, Compass, Assorted Field Guides   Equipment Available to Self Guided Field Trip Teachers Guide to Duke Farms : An introduction to habitats, green initiatives and cultural heritage at Duke Farms. Use it to help identify common plants and animals.   Replacement Fee: $20 (Recommended – 1 per instructor)   Eco-Kit : To assist with your exploration of Duke Farms this canvas shoulder bag contains binoculars, a compass, a note pad and pencil, and a copy of the guide to Duke Farms to help you identify plants and animals.   Replacement Fee $100 (Recommended - 1 per instructor & 1 per student group)   Teacher Eco-Bag : Similar to an Eco Kit but with larger numbers of equipment to outfit a class of 25 (1 set of equipment per group of 5 students and 1 set for the instructor). All materials are contained in a rolling backpack. 6 Journals 6 Hand Lenses 5 Assorted Field Guides 6 Binoculars 5 Clipboards 6 compasses 25 pencils 1 Guide to Duke Farms Replacement Fee $300 (Recommended - 1 per class of 25 students)  
     
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