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June 2019
Bird ID and Habitat Program
What birds are in our area and what kind of habitats do they enjoy? Find out in the Merck woodlands. Dress appropriately for being in the woods.
Find out more »July 2019
Second Saturday Hike with Tree ID
On this staff-guided hike of moderate difficulty, participants will learn what trees are growing at Merck Forest and how to identify them using a dichotomous key. The hike will take place even if it's raining, so participants must be dressed appropriately for the weather with sturdy footgear, water and snacks.
Find out more »Bats! Bats! Bats!
Learn about bats with a 45 minute presentation by Alyssa Bennett, Vermont's Fish and Wildlife state bat biologist, then walk up to farm to observe these spectacular animals perform their nightly acrobatics on the farm.
Find out more »August 2019
Second Saturday Guided Hike to Mount Antone
This hike is a commitment, as you'll spend approximately four hours on the trail. But the views are worth it. Participants must have appropriate footgear, water and snacks. Reservations are requested; fee: $5 per person. Held weather-permitting.
Find out more »Who Lives on our Farm?
Meet our farm residents during Vermont's Open Farm Week: cuddle a chicken, hug a lamb, pet a horse. Learn what makes each animal unique and how we take care of them.
Find out more »September 2019
Second Saturday Hike
This hike will be of moderate difficulty; participants must have appropriate footgear, water and snacks. Reservations are requested; fee: $5 per person. Held weather-permitting.
Find out more »October 2019
Who Lives in our Woods?
Who do you think lives on a wild hillside in Vermont? Come find out!
Find out more »Second Saturday Hike
This staff-guided hike will be of moderate difficulty and will take place even if it's raining. Participants must be dressed appropriately for the weather with sturdy footwear, water & snacks.
Find out more »November 2019
Full Moon Guided Hike
This is the month of the full Beaver Moon. Our staff-guided hike will be of moderate difficulty. Participants must dress appropriately for the weather, with sturdy footgear, headlamp or flashlight, water and snacks.
Find out more »December 2019
Full Moon Hike
This staff-guided hike will be of moderate difficulty. Participants must be dressed appropriately for the weather -- keep in mind that it's not called the "Cold Moon" for nothing! Have sturdy footgear, micro-spikes and a headlamp or flashlight.
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