Events

What's better than learning a new skill next to some snacks and fun people? All materials will be included, and this event is BYOB!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD Get out of the cold and hit the dance floor! Vibes all night with @mattbeatz_dj!

 New Year, New Flavors Saturday, January 24Let’s kick off the year with one of our Special Saturdays. The Wholesale Club opens on Saturday with its club and a live cooking class — a full experience designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.  Club opens at 11:00 AMCome early, browse our carefully selected products, and get inspired before the class begins.  Cooking Class starts at 12:00 PMA hands-on, social moment centered on food, flavors, and shared experience.  Two Ways to Join the Cooking ClassChef’s TableA seated tasting experience, limited to 10 guests, for those who prefer a more intimate and guided setting. High-top seating ExperienceWatch the class live and enjoy a tasting of the featured dishes in a relaxed, interactive format. Tasting is included with both options. Spots are limited to keep the experience comfortable and well organized. Reservation recommended

Bring the family for this indoor/outdoor program to learn about animal signs in winter. Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist Animals are all around us, even in our own backyards! Animals leave behind signs they’ve visited, and clues for us to study. Indoors we'll observe insect galls and mammal scat, then outdoors we'll go for a walk to look for signs and tracks. Learn how animals cope in the cold winter months. Craft activity included. For families with children ages 7-12. COST: $10 per family Registration required by 1/23 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.

You're Invited! Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 3PM ~ 5PM $10 per person Kick off the New Year and America’s 250th birthday, with this special program about our nation’s history! General George Washington, brought to life by Washington expert and portrayer Samuel Davis, speaks to us about his experiences during the Battles of New York in 1776, the American army’s retreat through New Jersey and into Pennsylvania, and the dramatic “Ten Crucial Days,” that changed the course of a struggling young nation’s history. The General will touch on the Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-79, when his American army stayed in winter quarters in this area. General Washington will also discuss the “miraculous achievements” of “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben, who used the Abraham Staats House as a military headquarters during the final months of the Cantonment. House open for seating at 3PM, presentation: 3:30PM. After his remarks, General Washington will join guests to answer questions and socialize. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, tours of the historic Abraham Staats House, until the house closes at 5PM. Advance reservations encouraged via: Eventbrite; and at “Events” www.staatshouse.org or phone: 732-369-3583 More about: Sam Davis, Portrayer of General George Washington on Facebook For tickets at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-george-washington-the-dark-days-of-the-american-revolution-tickets-1979372095220

Let’s get birdy! Let’s ring in the new year with some birdy friends! Start 2026 off right, looking for Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls around Duke Farms. Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Saturday, January 24 from 3-5 pm. We will also look out for other raptors, wading birds, songbirds, waterfowl, and anyone else on the campus. About the Instructor Lindsay McNamara has over 12 years of experience working in conservation, environmental nonprofit communications and development. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and an M.A. in Public and Organizational Relations. She has been birding since she was nine years old when she saw her first Great Blue Heron along the Raritan River. She’s been leading bird walks since 2018 and is always looking to engage new birders in her lifelong passion. You can join her on her monthly bird walks through her new LLC Beachy Birder Adventures, and her favorite bird is the one she’s looking at. Photo by Lindsay McNamara. Program Guidelines Did you know members receive 10% off all programs? 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