Kids (ages 5 and up) will learn about owls and their special adaptations through hands-on exploration: we'll start indoors with a short story about owl life, then we'll hike through the …
Join us for a family-friendly tracking workshop, as we see who’s been out and about at our Mettawee Community School campus. We'll meet up at the Mettawee Community School northern parking …
April is sheep shearing season at Merck Forest, and in the spirit of Earth Day we'll be using our own sheep's wool to create blue and green felted Earth balls …
Green grass and gamboling lambs are abundant, and you're invited to come and visit our newest farm members, with plenty of activities for the family. Join us as we celebrate …
Bring your family to join Merck staff on Sunday afternoons as they go about afternoon chores feeding our animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, and pigs during our …
For children entering Grades 1, 2 and 3. Limited to 10 campers. June 27 – July 1, 9am – 3pm. Tuition: $250. Join us as we explore and experience ponds …
FIELD & FOREST CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders (6/27-7/1) Read More »
Bring your family to join Merck staff on Thursday afternoons as they go about afternoon chores feeding our animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, and pigs during our …
Children entering Grades 1, 2, 3. Limited to 10 campers July 11 to 15, 9am – 3pm Tuition: $250 Come along with us for a week of discovery and exploration …
For children entering Grades 4, 5 & 6. Limited to 10 campers. July 11 – July 15, 9am – 3pm. Tuition: $250 Join us as we explore and experience the …
FIELD & FOREST CAMP: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders (7/11) Read More »
For children entering Grades 1, 2 & 3. Limited to 10 campers. July 18 – 22, 9am – 3pm. Tuition: $250. Join us as we explore and experience ponds and …
FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders (July 18-22) Read More »
Limited to 10 campers. July 18 – 22, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Tuition: $250 Campers will explore the inhabitants of the streams and ponds of Merck Forest and how they are …
Aqua Camp: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders (July 18 – 22) Read More »
A walk and search for families with kids. Families should bring baskets to gather mushrooms in. Due to the low cost of the program, refunds are not available, unless event …
A walk and search for families with kids. Families should bring baskets to gather mushrooms in. Due to the low cost of the program, refunds are not available, unless event …
Join us for an autumn celebration of forests and timber at MFFC! Explore the woods, see our timber processing equipment, and learn about all the ways that trees and forests …
Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are not affiliated with, nor do we receive support from Merck & Company, Inc., nor are we part of any government agency.
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