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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
Oct 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMMerck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USABring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities, songs, stories, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.
Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMManchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USALook for the spooky and enchanting magic of October with fairy house-building, paper crown-making, and “Spooky Nature Search” bingo cards at the Manchester Community Library. For kids ages 6+
Dec 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMerck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USAFor this crafty 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.). A perfect workshop for families and makers of all ages.
Sun, Sep 20Sep 20, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMMerck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USALace 'em up and head for the hills! Choose the 8.5-miler or the 1-mile Family Fun Run around the farm! Hosted by Manchester, Vermont's The Mountain Goat, with proceeds to benefit Merck Forest's education and stewardship programs.
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- Dec 19, 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.
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