Duke Administration released a statement on November 24th stating that in accordance with Governor Cooper’s executive order and Duke University’s implementation of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, masks are now required AT ALL TIMES on all Duke property including the Duke Forest. Read the full announcement here:
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Many of our lives have been virtualized during this pandemic. We are spending more and more time in front of screens and on video conferencing calls. Because many of us are also at home, we might like to retain a bit of privacy while on our video calls by blocking […]
The Office of the Duke Forest along with its steering committee partners (see list below) from the Eno-New Hope Landscape Conservation Group are thrilled to announce the reception of a 2020 Catalyst Fund Grant of $25,000. Submitted on behalf of the group by the Eno River Association, the Catalyst Fund […]
August 2020 The Office of the Duke Forest has been pleased to keep the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory open during the pandemic and to welcome recreational visitors in for respite, especially during this unprecedented time. We know it is a well-loved location for nature-based recreation – for hiking, […]
The roads and trails within the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory, as well as the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail and the Sally Meyerhoff Fitness Loop, at Duke University remain accessible to the public for recreation use...
In coordination with public health measures implemented by Duke University, masks are now required when passing others in the Duke Forest and when social distance (>6ft.) cannot be maintained. So, please carry a mask with you, and put it on when passing others. While there have been exceptions to requirements […]
A timber management operation has begun in the Korstian Division. This division is named for the first director of the Duke Forest and the founding dean of the Duke School of Forestry, Dr. Clarence Korstian. Korstian began management of the forest’s timber resources at its inception in 1931 as he […]
by Katie Krejsa as part of a recreation management assignment in the Nicholas School’s Forest Practicum class this Spring. While the Duke Forest is a beautiful place to get outside and explore nature, it is important for recreational users to be aware of their surroundings and the inherent risks that […]
EXPERIENCE THE FOREST FROM HOME – NEW 360° TOURNo matter where you are you can experience summer in the Duke Forest at these six 360° photo locations. The Duke Forest is a dynamic teaching and research laboratory with a rich cultural and natural heritage. These shots feature six highly important […]
In the second edition of our “Ask a Scientist” series, Dr. Rebecca Rimbach shares about her new study of Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in the Korstian Division of the Duke Forest. She answers your many questions about squirrels and their curious behavior.
Many of our lives have been virtualized during this pandemic. We are spending more and more time in front of screens and on video conferencing calls. Because many of us are also at home, we might like to retain a bit of privacy while on our video calls by blocking […]
by Katherine Hale The trails around New Hope Creek in the Korstian Division have always been the most popular in Duke Forest, and with good reason. Not only are they conveniently located between Durham and Chapel Hill, the New Hope Creek region is a state-ranked Natural Heritage Natural Area on […]
In our the first video of our new series called “Ask a Scientist”, Dr. Steve Cummer – world-renowned expert in lightning – talks about his research in the Duke Forest and answers the engaging questions you submitted via email and social media. Enjoy these interesting facts, and stay tuned for […]
Please report observations of this species on the iNaturalist app, and do not attempt to remove this plant yourself (there is an iNaturalist project for our four-county area, please join it). Additionally, here is a Wake County-specific infosheet that members of the Ficaria Task Force created. Fig Buttercup, also known […]
At this time, the roads and trails within the Duke Forest Teaching and Research Laboratory, as well as the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail and the Sally Meyerhoff Fitness Loop, at Duke University are not closed. According to local and statewide stay-at-home orders, “outdoor activities” are still permitted, but individuals […]
Science informs the management of the Duke Forest, including efforts to manage wildlife. It is generally accepted that we have an overabundance of White-tailed Deer due to a lack of predators and other factors, but it was scientific investigations that prompted Duke Forest management to take action. In the early […]
We encourage you to explore the roads and trails of the 7,000+ acres of the Duke Forest this spring. Get outside, disconnect from technology and enjoy the natural world. If you would like to become more familiar with the many roads and trails of the Forest, you can order your […]
This spring you may see Duke Forest staff and interns out at popular spots in the Forest educating recreational users about our teaching and research mission and about how off-leash dogs (and uncollected dog poo) are detrimental to that important mission. Keeping dogs on-leash and in control is also vital to making sure […]
Interested in creating sound stories from orphaned forestry data? Duke Students can now apply to Story+ team, If A Tree Falls: Hearing Data from the Duke Forest. Students will translate 90 years of Duke Forest data into artistic stories made of sound. Story+ is a 6-week PAID summer research experience […]
Herpetofauna of the Duke Forest, our citizen science project monitoring amphibians and reptiles, returns for its third year. We are looking for a dedicated team of citizen scientists to help us collect data. The first session runs March – June, and the second session from July – October. We need […]
We will not be continuing our Tree Phenology Program in 2020. While our pilot season was a success for engaging the community with science, we are unable to continue supporting the program. For those of you that participated last year, a big thanks! And just because we’re not offering this […]