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… Read More
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… Read More
Give to Duke Forest on #GivingTuesday We are reflecting on a wonderful year of teaching, research, and community outreach here in the Duke Forest office. And this Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for. Community support has really made much of our work possible. To further our unique… Read More
You’re invited to the Orange County Environmental Summit at NC Botanical Garden on December 4th (details in the flyer). Hear about our recent collaboration in the Eno-New Hope Landscape Conservation Project. Register here Read More
The Office of the Duke Forest at Duke University announces the purchase of land at the corner of Old NC 86 and Eubanks Road in Orange County. We are excited to add this acreage to the Duke Forest’s Blackwood Division, which is critical to our research mission. The Blackwood Division… Read More
This year, we had about 50 entries into our annual photo contest. Photographers could enter three of their top shots to be considered by our seasoned judges (i.e. Duke Forest staff). Judges chose pictures that best captured the uniqueness and magic of the Duke Forest. There were five winners this… Read More
The North Carolina Forestry Association and local Scouts BSA troops held a Forestry Merit Badge Day in the Duke Forest at the end of September. Over 50 Scouts learned about trees, mast, tree disease, forest wood products and more. Staff from the North Carolina Forest Service and representatives from timber… Read More
DUKE FOREST PHOTO CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS One of the highlights of the Annual Gathering is the revealing of the winners of our Annual Duke Forest Photography Contest. This is the official announcement that the Photo Contest has begun and we are taking submissions! What makes Duke Forest… Read More
On Saturday October 12th at 9.a.m. Duke Forest staff will lead an “official” tour of the Shepherd Nature Trail, a beautiful .8 mile interpretive trail in the Durham Division. The SNT is the best introduction to the the Duke Forest. Learn about the forestry practices we use to manage the… Read More
Below are some images from our fun Volunteer Cookout on August 8th, 2019 at the R. L. Rigsbee Shelter at Gate F in the Durham Division. Photos from Volunteer Photography Corps member Terry Smith. Photos from Duke Forest staff. Read More
