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January 2020
Treats for Tweets Workshop
Learn about the birds who stay through winter, and make special treats to bring home to sustain your own feathered friends. Children must be accompanied by an adult companion; $10 per child. Register for the Treats For Tweets Workshop HERE.
Find out more »February 2020
WINTER IN THE WOODS: Kids’ Camp for Winter Vacation
February 18, 19, 20. 9am to 3pm. Winter Vacation Camp for children, grades 2 through 5. Come join our Winter-Break Day Camp for second through fifth graders. We'll explore the snowy woods, create wintry crafts and play! Merck Forest is a winter wonderland and you can come to camp for one day or all three, from 9am to 3pm each day. Bring a bag lunch, water and snacks (we'll supply the hot chocolate!) and dress for outdoor play. Space is…
Find out more »April 2020
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep: Farm Program for Children
4/4/20, 1pm - 3pm Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Bring your children to meet our fleecy flock -- and to create felt using wool from our sheep. Children must be accompanied by an adult companion. Admission: $10 per child. Registration is limited, so sign up early HERE.
Find out more »Spring Break on the Farm: Day Camp for Children
4/14, 15, 16 Vacation Day Camp for 2nd through 5th graders. We'll be based out of the Visitor Center and the Yurt as we get curious and explore the farm and play in and around the woods at the Discovery Trail. We'll meet and learn about the animals that live on our farm and in our pond, do some crafts, and go hiking and exploring. Bring your lunch, a snack, and water. $50/day or $125 for all 3 days per…
Find out more »May 2020
Meet the Lambs
Time: TBD. Have your little lambs meet our little lambs: this is a popular event with the wee folk who are just learning about farm animals and prefer them pint-sized. This family-friendly event features our new lambs, but there will be plenty of other activities for children, including pond explorations and horse-drawn wagon rides. Suggested Donation: $3pp.
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