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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

  • Meet and Feed
    Meet and Feed
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join MFFC staff on afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals.
  • Session III: Summer Field & Forest Camp for Grades 4 & 5
    Session III: Summer Field & Forest Camp for Grades 4 & 5
    Jul 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Discover, explore, and thrive in Vermont's natural wonder!
  • Kits & Cubs
    Kits & Cubs
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 16
    Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Introduce 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.
  • Meet and Feed
    Meet and Feed
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join MFFC staff on afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals.
  • Cabin Trail Run
    Cabin Trail Run
    Sat, Sep 13
    Sep 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
    Rupert, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Lace 'em up and run the hills with us! Choose the 10 K or half-mile Family Fun Run!
  • Trail Crew Camp Session (6th–8th Graders)
    Trail Crew Camp Session (6th–8th Graders)
    Jun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Rising 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.
  • SOLO Wilderness First Aid & CPR
    SOLO Wilderness First Aid & CPR
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – Jun 22, 2025, 4:30 PM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join our Wilderness First Aid course at Merck Forest & Farmland Center.

Be Part of Our Story

Whether you're planning your first visit or deepening your connection, there are countless ways to engage with Merck Forest & Farmland Center.

Discover programs and experiences that will inspire your curiosity for nature.

Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring curiosity, love, and responsibility for natural and working lands.

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3270 Route 315

Rupert, VT 05768

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