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

This is a member exclusive program. To learn more and become a member, visit dukefarms.org/membership.

All programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else.

Programs at Duke Farms are held rain or shine, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather, classes may be canceled. Notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations.

Accessibility

This class involves traveling more than 1 mile on paved (stroller- and wheelchair-accessible) surfaces, with participants both moving and seated throughout.

Duke Farms is committed to equitable nature access, and the following accommodations may be available, depending on the program:

• Paved, flat trails
• Instructors with voice amplifiers
• Assistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs
• American Sign Language Interpreters, with ten (10) days’ notice
• KultureCity sensory bags
• We welcome working, trained service animals as described by the ADA

We may be able to provide additional, reasonable accommodations not listed here; contact us at membership@dukefarms.org.