Field trip day with my second graders was an absolute blast! We spent the day at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Nasher Museum of Art diving into immersive experiences between art & science.💚💙 Lyons Farm Elementary School Principal NasherMuseum Duke Gardens

Congratulations, Duke Students Duke University Class of 2024!  We're honored to dedicate a lovely bed in the Terrace Gardens to you. Come see it this weekend & for the next 5 years. Wherever life takes you, you’ll always have a place in #DukeGardens. PC: L.Hong/C.Bodine @Dukealumni

Congratulations, #Duke2024!

Look at this infographic for effective strategies to protect insects, birds that rely on them, & the ecosystems they inhabit! For activities to educate your students about the importance of birds, check out the #FlyingWILD Birds Across the Curriculum at projectwild.org

Happy #WorldBeeDay! Check out this Extension guide on common NC bees. With >500 species in NC alone, identifying a bee provides access to a wealth of info about its biology, geographic range, preferred plants, economic importance, nesting habits, & more. content.ces.ncsu.edu/pdf/the-bees-o…

Visitors love the bamboo at #DukeGardens but often hate it in their own gardens. Learn more about this fascinating plant in “Botany Spotlight: Bamboo” (5/23, 1-3PM) w/the founder of Brightside Bamboo. Read more about bamboo here: duke.is/GTbamboo PC: W.Hanley #DurhamNC #DukeU

On Memorial Day, we celebrate, remember and honor the men and women of our armed forces. Thank you for your service to our great nation 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay2024

Build your understanding of the diversity & interconnections in the living world while we practice ways to build strong networks w/ each other & the environment around us, in a 2-part program for teens w/ #DukeGardens & @DurhamLib. Info/register: duke.is/DLQE #DurhamNC

Celebrating the start of #Pride and the last day of #BlackBirdersWeek this morning Duke Gardens with our monthly group of QTBIPOC Birders. One of our birders spotted my favorite summer resident: the Summer Tanager. Its been fun building community in Durham the past few months 💙

Join us for Queer Ecologies for Community (6/14, 12-1:30PM) to build your understanding of the immense diversity & interconnections in the living world. We'll practice ways to build strong networks with each other & the plants & environment around us. duke.is/Q

At first glance, this protective outer coating of a tree's trunk and branches may seem like an unending sea of gray and brown. However, when you look more closely, you'll open up a whole new language to your world.

On World Oceans Day, take a deep dive into understanding the impacts of climate change in the ocean and on fishing communities. #WorldOceansDay

Excited to announce the Duke University Farmers Market happening in the Medical Pavilion Greenway every Thursday through October 10 from 11am to 2pm! Local farmers bring out their produce and local eateries are stocked with delicious food - don't miss out! 🌽🍅 #DukeFarmersMarket

Beautiful day Duke Gardens surely will return early morning for the adventure again and again.👌🏼

Bigleaf #hydrangea clusters come in a wide range of colors, from bright pink to deep blue—sometimes even on the same plant! Learn more about this alluring shrub in our latest Garden Talk column: duke.is/GTbH. PC: Webbink, Bodine, Hanley, Eastman #DukeU #DurhamNC

POLLINATOR WEEK AT DUKE GARDENS! Join us June 17-23 to celebrate pollinators with free drop-in tours and programs, pop-up pollinator facts throughout the Gardens, pollinator-friendly plants for sale in the Terrace Shop and more! duke.is/PollinatorWeek

Then and Now: Duke Gardens was dedicated in 1939. Over the decades, it blossomed into a beloved world-class garden with five miles of allées, walks and pathways. 🌸 Did you have a favorite spot in Duke Gardens? #Duke100 brnw.ch/21wKROR

Duke’s picturesque campus offers scenic paths and tranquil spots – the perfect reason to step outside and enjoy a walk. Here are six places to try! Duke University Duke Forest Duke Gardens @sustainableduke #HealthyDuke today.duke.edu/2024/09/6-favo…

5 FREE THINGS TO DO AT DUKE IN OCTOBER: Whether you want to experience nature, music or thought-provoking conversations, there’s something for you! @dukegardens @dukeu Sanford School of Public Policy @dukearts DukeEnglish David Brooks today.duke.edu/2024/09/5-free…