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SUMMARY:Nature's Recyclers: Decomposers
DESCRIPTION:Explore the soil critters that break down nature’s waste and help ecosystems thrive.\n\n\nAs summer fades into fall\, nature begins its quiet process of renewal. In this class\, we’ll dig into the fascinating world of decomposers\, including fungi\, insects\, and other tiny organisms that break down dead matter and return nutrients to the soil. Through hands-on exploration and discussion\, we’ll discover how these often-overlooked creatures play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy\, especially as the seasons change. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nAll programs begin at the Farm Barn Orientation Center unless otherwise noted. \nRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund\, if applicable. \nPrograms at Duke Farms are held rain or shine\, but in the event of severe or impeditive weather\, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations. \n\n\nAccessibility\nThis class involves traveling less than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces\, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs. \nDuke Farms is committed to equitable nature access\, and participants in our programs can expect or request the following accommodations: \nAlways \n\nFlat\, well-maintained trails\nKultureCity sensory bags\nInclusive and responsive instruction\nWe welcome working\, trained service animals as described by the ADA\n\nUpon Request \n\nInstructors with voice amplifiers\nPaved trails only\nAssistive listening devices (ALDs) for indoor programs\nAmerican Sign Language Interpreters\, with ten (10) days’ notice\n\nWe may be able to provide additional\, reasonable accommodations not listed here. For all inquirires\, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/natures-recyclers-decomposers/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 New Jersey Invasive Species Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host our 18th annual New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team Conference!\n\n\nWidely considered the most comprehensive state-wide forum on invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issue\, the conference has typically involved nearly 100 participants and speakers\, representing academia\, industry\, government agencies\, NGOs\, the general public\, and other stakeholders involved in the issues. Many are seeking opportunities for cooperation and collaboration to address invasive species from a state-wide perspective. \n\n\nAvailable Continuing Education Units:\n \n3 CEU Credits \n\nUrban and Community Forestry Program\nSociety for Ecological Restoration – SER Continuing Education Credits\n\n \n5 CEU Credits \n\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 1A – Agricultural Plant\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 2 – Forest\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 3A – Ornamentals\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 3B – Turf\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 6B – Right-of-Way\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 8C – Campground\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category 9 – Regulatory\nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program – Category PP2 – Private\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n \nMike Bellaus has been professionally managing both flora and fauna for the purpose of ecological restoration for almost 15 years. After graduating from McDaniel College with a degree in Environmental Policy in 2010\, he gained practical field knowledge and local flora identification skills while working for the New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team and Monmouth County Park System focusing on forest restoration efforts. Mike continued his work with the Strike Team part-time for nearly a decade focusing on early detection and rapid response to highly threatening invasive plant populations throughout the state. Simultaneously he began his tenure at Duke Farms in 2013 where he is currently the Manager of Habitat Restoration. Some of his primary responsibilities include working to improve and measure the ecological integrity and biodiversity of the 2700+ acre property\, leverage the Duke Farms “nature positive\, carbon negative” framework to support local and regional conservation efforts and identify collaboration opportunities with like-minded entities to drive impact beyond the physical boarders of the Duke Farms property. Mike specializes in deer management with a focus on herd population reduction as well as deer management program creation\, improvement and implementation. He oversees the exemplary Duke Farms Deer Management Program\, has co-created three additional Deer Management Programs in the state and has been involved in over ten deer management programs for the purpose of providing both physical contributions and technical oversight. Mike works annually with NJ Fish and Wildlife performing deer population density surveys in various municipalities and held a position on the Hopewell Township Deer Management Advisory Committee for three years. Currently\, the best part about Mike’s job at Duke Farms in his own words are “Having the privilege of managing a dedicated group of colleagues who are as passionate about ecology and their place in it as I am.” \n \nJay Kelly – Professor of Biology & Environmental Science\, co-Director of the Center for Environmental Studies\, and Chair of the Department of Science & Engineering at Raritan Valley Community College\, NJ. He holds a BA in Biology and a PhD in Ecology & Evolution from Rutgers University. His research interests include the biology and conservation of rare plant species\, the effects of overabundant deer\, exotic invasive species\, land use history and other factors on forests and other habitats in the region\, and the design and implementation of evidence-based\, ecological land management practices that seek to balance human activities with the needs of endangered and other species in the landscape. \n \nJohn W. Jengo\, PG\, LSRP is a licensed Professional Geologist in several Northeastern and Southeastern states and a Licensed Site Remediation Professional in New Jersey with over 42 years of experience\, who works as a Principal Hydrogeologist in Stantec’s West Chester office in southeastern Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1992\, he conducted the characterization and remediation of large\, complex contaminated industrial sites throughout New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\, and Delaware\, including at three of the seven refineries in the Delaware Valley in addition to other petroleum\, chemical\, manufacturing\, and coal ash disposal sites. For the past 18 years\, he has worked with various clients and Federal and State Trustees on voluntary Natural Resource Damage (NRD) settlements for many of those contaminated sites\, including several groundbreaking legal settlements to remove numerous low head dams on the main stem of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers in central New Jersey to restore historically significant migratory fish spawning runs. He has managed and supervised four lowland dam removals since 2011 (including the Duke Farms’ Nevius Street Dam) and he has spent the last six years developing and designing a wetland-forested floodplain NRD compensation project at Duke Farms that will be implemented in 2025-2026. \n \nDrew O’Neill graduated Penn State University in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Logistics and a minor in Economics. Since the age of 17 he has worked part-time for Weeds\, Inc. Drew transitioned to full time in 2006 as the Service and Sales Manager for the Aston office and has since become the Vice President of Operations. He is a licensed pesticide applicator in various categories including 5\,6\,7\,9\,10\,18\,23 in Pennsylvania and in multiple states in the mid-Atlantic region. Drew splits his time between office and field duties and is an active applicator and installer. With 25 years of on-the-job experience\, he has become an expert in a wide range of herbicide applications and techniques. Drew oversees contractual spraying programs across a wide range of industries including bare ground weed control\, pasture and meadow spraying\, invasive weed management\, aquatics\, and other specialty applications. \nFor over a decade\, Weeds\, Inc. has been creating and installing warm season grass and pollinator meadows. From residential plots to large public park installations\, Weeds\, Inc. is able to help customers eliminate invasive non-native species\, reclaim open space\, and help create and install custom designed meadows fitting customer specific wants and needs. Weeds\, Inc. has installed meadows for utilities\, municipalities\, arboretums\, parks and recreation departments\, nature preserves\, land trusts\, residential homes\, and more. Weeds\, Inc. has helped create and install hundreds of acres of various types of native meadows throughout PA and NJ. \n \nBen Pisano grew up in Hunterdon County New Jersey spending most of his childhood outdoors with his two older brothers. When his two older brothers went to college in Virginia\, Ben followed\, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University in 2015. After working a few different environmentally focused jobs after undergrad\, Ben continued his studies obtaining a Master of Science in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers University in 2020 with a focus on forest succession of post agricultural fields related to deer browse. \nBen has worked for the New Jersey Forest Service since 2019 in the State Lands Program and began working in Forest Health in 2021 under the guidance of Rosa Yoo. With Rosa Yoo’s departure to lead the PA forest health program\, Ben has been coordinating the Forest Health Program at the New Jersey Forest Service since early 2023. \n \nDr. Michael Van Clef is the FoHVOS Stewardship Director and Program Director of the New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team. He co-founded the Strike Team in 2008 with the goal of bringing greater efficiency and effectiveness to invasive species management. Mike has a Ph.D. in ecology from Rutgers University and over 25 years of experience in land stewardship\, planning and research\, working extensively in the evaluation and management of rare and invasive species and deer management. He has consulted with over 30 organizations in NJ including the NJ Invasive Species Council for which he prepared the New Jersey Strategic Management Plan for Invasive Species. \nMost recently\, Mike was a member of Senator Bob Smith’s Forest Task Force working toward consensus on the stewardship of public forest lands. He also serves on the Task Force’s related Invasive Species Workgroup that is providing suggestions to regulate invasive species.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2025-new-jersey-invasive-species-conference/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening With the Moths
DESCRIPTION:Moths and fireflies and bats\, oh my!\n\n\nLearn about the importance of these nocturnal insects that do so much but are appreciated so little. We will take a brief walk to observe Duke Farms landscapes in the evening and do some “mothing” to observe and identify a variety of moths. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund\, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE\, but in the event of severe weather\, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations. \nWe provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/an-evening-with-the-moths/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 New Jersey Invasive Species Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host our 17th annual New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team Conference!\n\n\nWidely considered the most comprehensive state-wide forum on invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issue\, the conference has typically involved nearly 150 participants and speakers\, representing academia\, industry\, government agencies\, NGOs\, the general public\, and other stakeholders involved in the issues. Many are seeking opportunities for cooperation and collaboration to address invasive species from a state-wide perspective. \n\n\nContinuing Education Units:\n \nUrban and Community Forestry Program – 5 CEUs \nNJDEP Pesticide Control Program \n\nCategory 2 – Forest – 2 CEUs\nCategory 3A – Ornamentals – 2 CEUs\nCategory 6B – Right-of-Way – 2 CEUs\nCategory 8C – Campground – 2 CEUs\nCategory 9 – Regulatory – 4 CEUs\n\nSociety for Ecological Restoration  \n\nCERP – 3 CEUs\n\nPA Pesticide Program \n\n00 – Core – 1 CEU\nPC – Private Category – 6 CEUs\n05 – Forest Pest Control – 6 CEUs\n10 – Right of Way & Weeds – 6 CEUs\n18 – Demonstration and Research – 6 CEUs\n23 – Park/School Pest Control – 6 CEUs\n\n \n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\nMichele Bakacs joined Rutgers Cooperative Extension in 2009 as a County Agent/Associate Professor for Middlesex and Union Counties. She has more than 22 years of experience in natural resource management and conducts research\, education\, and provides technical assistance in the areas of invasive species control and native plants\, sustainable/environmentally friendly land care\, and water quality protection. Michele’s clientele includes landscapers\, municipal employees\, urban gardeners\, and watershed groups. Part of Michele’s work focuses on teaching invasive species ID/ control and eradicating invasives from gardens and forest ecosystems while promoting increased use of native plants. Michele also works on citizen science efforts in the urban watersheds of central New Jersey helping reduce water and soil contamination. Along with local watershed partners\, she developed a pathogen river monitoring and outreach program to let the public know about the safety of water recreation activities. Michele received the 2014 Diversity/Multicultural Individual award from Epsilon Sigma Phi for her work on garden soil contamination in underserved immigrant communities. She has collaborated on numerous state and federal grants including researching the water quality of rainwater harvesting and bioretention systems\, and helping municipalities disconnect impervious surfaces utilizing green infrastructure. Michele helped develop and coordinate the Rutgers Organic Land Care Certificate Program for professional landscapers\, recognized by the state’s top industry organization\, the NJ Turfgrass Association\, with their 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award. Michele also coordinates the Environmental Stewards program in Middlesex and Union Counties\, which teaches volunteers about local environmental issues and enables them to solve problems in their own communities. \nScott Breeman has been working in habitat restoration and conservation for over 15 years. A certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture\, Scott is very passionate about trees\, dendrology\, and forest ecology. As the Conservation Coordinator for Duke Farms\, he is responsible for managing the native plant nursery on site\, producing locally sourced native shrubs and trees which are used in restoration projects that he designs and implements. Scott also manages the arboretum of Duke Farms\, maintaining a level II accreditation through ArbNet\, an endorsement he was instrumental in attaining. Before his work at Duke Farms\, Scott worked for a variety of institutions including the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the National Park Service. Scott received his Bachelor of Science from Stockton University in Environmental Science with a minor in Geology. \nBeth Craighead graduated from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown with a degree in Environmental Science. She is the Senior Land Steward for Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space\, where she has worked for 13 years. Her prior work experience includes Stony Brook Millstone Association\, Washington Crossing State Park and Nature Center and Hunterdon County Parks. Beth works with private landowners to implement stewardship strategies on their property for the Community Conservation Program and surveys for the removal of invasive plants. She helps participants with layout of their plantings and recommendations for care. Beth leads workdays with volunteers to remove invasive plants and maintains the trails system. Beth takes the lead on Citizen Science\, she coordinates volunteers for the Christmas Bird Count\, the Great Backyard Bird count and the Fourth of July Butterfly Count. Beth leads the American Kestrel Nest Box Program\, which includes communicating with landowners and coordinating with state experts. She coordinates volunteers to monitor nest boxes through the spring and summer. Beth trains and supervises the FoHVOS summer interns. Beth assists with restoration plantings and maintenance and recruits volunteers for special projects. She is responsible for maintaining FOHVOS meadows by getting them mowed on a regular basis and keeping them free from invasives. Beth is responsible for the Summer Triangle Project and the restored garden at Baldpate\, she maintains the triangles and the garden with the assistance of volunteers. Beth also assists with the planning and implementation of the NJ Invasive Species Strike Team. \nR.J. Curcio is an Ecologist in the Natural & Historic Resources Department at the Monmouth County Park System. He has a B.A. from Drew University where he studied animal behavior with a research focus on the impact of deer overpopulation on various New Jersey ecosystems. He has a diverse range of work experiences surveying\, consulting\, and conducting outreach on emerging invasive species and deer management. In his current role\, he works to protect and restore the diverse habitats of Monmouth County and provide sustainable recreational opportunities for park visitors. In his free time\, R.J. is an avid birder\, gardener\, and wildlife photographer. \nDon Donnelly holds a B.S. in Natural Resource Management with a concentration in forest management from Rutgers University. He has been employed as a professional forester for 30 years with a work emphasis on applied ecological forestry practices. Don currently serves as the NJ State Forester for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, providing statewide technical support for forestry and agroforestry programs. \nIan Gray is the Senior Land Steward with the Mercer County Park Commission. He started working in stewardship at MCPC as a Seasonal Steward and Environmental Educator while doing his undergraduate work. Ian received his BA in Ecology from The College of New Jersey in 2021. \nDarrell Jones studied Ecology\, Evolution\, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he first got his start as a land steward for the University’s Eco-Preserve. He is now the Superintendent of Natural Resources Management for the Morris County Park Commission which manages over 20\,000 acres of parkland across its 38 parks and facilities. \nMichael Long has served as the Director of Stewardship for the Mercer County Park Commission since 2022. He received his BA in Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University in 2008 and has been a licensed Commercial Applicator in NJ since 2019. Prior to his time with Mercer County\, he spent 12 years as a restoration ecologist for a private consulting firm. \nTama Matsuoka is the author of Foraged Flavor\, which was nominated for a James beard Award\, and co-author of Scraps\, Wild and Weeds\, which won the IACP Food Matters award. As a master forager for some of New York City’s most prestigious restaurants\, her deep knowledge of wild produce informs her impeccable taste in their flavors and uses. Tama’s work has been features in the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Bloomberg\, CBS Sunday\, TedX Manhattan\, CNN Great Big Story\, Martha Stewart Magazine\, Oprah magazine\, and Edible Manhattan. At her property\, Tama received the NJ Forest Stewardship award in 2007. \nDr. Michael Van Clef is the FoHVOS Stewardship Director and Program Director of the New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team. He co-founded the Strike Team in 2008 with the goal of bringing greater efficiency and effectiveness to invasive species management. Mike has a Ph.D. in ecology from Rutgers University and over 25 years of experience in land stewardship\, planning and research\, working extensively in the evaluation and management of rare and invasive species and deer management. He has consulted with over 30 organizations in NJ including the NJ Invasive Species Council for which he prepared the New Jersey Strategic Management Plan for Invasive Species. Most recently\, Mike was a member of Senator Bob Smith’s Forest Task Force working toward consensus on the stewardship of public forest lands. He also serves on the Task Force’s related Invasive Species Workgroup that is providing suggestions to regulate invasive species. \nMaggie Wasacz holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of Charleston and a master’s degree from Rutgers University\, where she studied Plant Biology. Maggie’s graduate studies focused on botany\, weed science\, and noxious plant management\, fostering knowledge and passion for NJ native flora and environmental protection. In 2019 Maggie began working in academic research\, where she authored several scientific journal articles and honed her expertise in applied plant ecology. In 2021\, Maggie joined the Natural & Historic Resources department at the Monmouth County Park System as an Ecologist. Her work centers around land stewardship and restoring native habitats throughout the county that are welcoming to both wildlife and park visitors.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2024-new-jersey-invasive-species-conference/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:A "Peep" at Vernal Pools
DESCRIPTION:With the return of Spring comes a nightly chorus of chirps and peeps\, but those aren’t birds you’re hearing!\n\n\nJoin us as we seek out the frogs responsible in their unique\, ephemeral habitat: the vernal pool. One of Spring’s most fascinating—and fleeting—features\, vernal pools come and go with the changing of seasons. Discover how to find vernal pools\, what other wildlife calls them home\, why they play such an important role in their larger ecosystem\, and what we can do to protect them. \n\n\nProgram Preparation\nPlease dress for the forecasted weather and bring water and anything else you may need. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to travel about 2 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. Meet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund\, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE\, but in the event of severe weather\, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations. \nWe provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-peep-at-vernal-pools/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eagle Cam Live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The next best thing to interviewing our resident mating pair themselves.\n\n\nWe’re collecting every bald eagle question or curiosity you’ve ever had about our nesting pair\, our live cam program or bald eagles in general for a live Q&A event—hopefully just in time for Hatch Week! \nSubmit your questions here\, then tune in to the stream for the answers from Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey’s eagle expert Larissa Smith. \n\n\nThis webinar is being offered ONLINE through Zoom. Webinar ID and password will be sent out before the start of the class. If you did not receive the webinar information\, please check your spam or junk folders. Closed captioning is available. \nCopyright Policy: You may not copy or distribute any photograph\, illustration\, artwork\, video or other graphic material contained on this Site for any use without first obtaining written permission from the Foundation (at webmaster@dukefarms.org and any other applicable copyright owner(s). Except as described above\, you may not copy\, distribute\, enter into a database\, display\, perform\, create derivative works of\, transmit\, or in any way exploit any part of our Site\, including computer programs and other coding. \nPlease contact registrations@dukefarms.org with any questions.
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SUMMARY:Through the Loupe: Lichen & Moss
DESCRIPTION:Come get lost in the moss (and lichen).\n\n\nYou’ve seen those curious patches of green\, blue\, and yellow filling sidewalk cracks and plastered on trees\, but have you ever leaned in for a closer look? Mosses and lichens are everywhere\, from cities to old-growth forests\, but they remain overlooked and understudied. They are tiny\, their features almost microscopic\, but they can tell us big stories about our ecosystems–as big as the role they play in shaping them. On this walk\, we’ll learn some of those stories\, along with the biology\, ecology\, and identification of common NJ species. So grab a hand lens and shrink down with us to explore the fascinating mini-worlds of lichen and moss! Perfect for beginners! \n\n\nProgram Preparation\nPlease dress for the forecasted weather and bring water and anything else you may need. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to travel about 2 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. Meet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund\, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE\, but in the event of severe weather\, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations. \nWe provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/through-the-loupe-lichen-moss/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Tree Ecology & ID: Conifer Edition
DESCRIPTION:Pining to spruce up your evergreen knowledge? This is the class fir yew!\n\n\nWhen the bare branches of winter start to get you down\, turn to the conifers for a breath of fresh\, pine-scented air. More ancient and more steadfast than the deciduous divas of autumn\, our native coniferous trees like red cedar and black spruce deserve a spotlight too. On this walk\, we’ll acquaint ourselves with several common species\, learn what to look for to tell a spruce from a cedar or a hemlock from a pine\, and discuss the fascinating ecology and evolutionary history that sets these trees apart. \nPlease dress for the weather and bring water. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to be traveling about 2 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. \nMeet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. We cannot accommodate late arrivals and the class will depart on time. \n\n\nProgram Preparation\nPlease dress for the forecasted weather and bring water and anything else you may need. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should expect to travel about 2 miles on pavement\, gravel\, or flat trails for the full duration of the class. Meet in front of the Farm Barn Orientation Center for check-in. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the start of class. \n\n\nProgram Guidelines\nRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund\, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE\, but in the event of severe weather\, classes may be canceled. Email notice will be given as early as possible via email and refunds will be issued in the case of cancellations. \nWe provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate\, please contact us at registrations@dukefarms.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beginners-tree-ecology-id-conifer-edition/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West\, Hillsborough Township\, NJ\, 08844\, United States
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