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Children & Family Programs
Discover the wonders of nature with your little ones through our hands-on workshops featuring farm animals, creative crafts, and outdoor exploration activities designed especially for children and families. From farm chores and meeting barnyard animals to building fairy houses and exploring the forest's natural habitats, our family programs foster curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Upcoming Events
Dec 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMMerck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USAIntroduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with Merck Forest's Kits and Cubs program! This engaging nature experience is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers.
Dec 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMerck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USAFor this crafty Merck Forest opportunity, come ready to put your creative maker skills to work! We'll be making hanging ornaments from a variety of found and natural materials (pinecones, wood, bark, seed pods, acorns, etc.). For makers of all ages; registration for each participant required.
- Sat, Dec 13
- Sat, Oct 18
Sat, Sep 13
Jun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PMMerck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USARising 6th-8th graders may participate in this active and engaging experience, featuring a few exciting property-improvement projects in the forest and farm settings at Merck Forest & Farmland.
Sat, Jun 21
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