Duke Farms

Duke Farms is a dynamic living lab developing and demonstrating new strategies towards nature restoration, wildlife conservation and clean energy transition, alongside a wide range of mission-driven convening and events.

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Additional details

Spanning 2,700 acres of meadows, woodlands and restored habitats in Hillsborough, New Jersey, Duke Farms has been reimagined as a national center for nature restoration, climate solutions and mission-aligned gatherings—where the land itself becomes a partner in advancing bold ideas.

Center details

  • 2,700 acres
  • Capacity of +500 people
  • Restaurant
  • Projector room
  • 8 spaces
  • Accomodation
  • Internet access
  • Transport
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1112 Dukes Parkway West,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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Past convenings

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U.S. Climate Alliance Learning Northeast Lab

This three-day event brought together nearly 100 stakeholders to share strategies for scaling climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF). Sessions focused on soil health, funding, stakeholder engagement and data tools to drive equitable CSAF implementation.

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Forum on Climate Investing 2025

Co-hosted by Doris Duke Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, National Geographic Society and RockCreek, the forum explored climate-focused investment strategies. Key topics included AI, energy innovation, nature-based solutions and philanthropy’s role in impact investing.

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Workshop on Natural Climate Solutions in NJ Agriculture

Over 60 climate and agriculture leaders convened at Duke Farms to explore how NJ farms can increase profitability while cutting emissions. Hosted with NJAES, the NJ Climate Change Alliance and NJ Farm Bureau, the summit emphasized nature-based solutions.

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Applications

If you are ready to submit your gathering for consideration to the Convening and Events @DDF program, please visit our application page below.

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