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September 2019
Game of Logging: Chainsaw Safety Training for Women
Level 1 (9/28, 8am-5pm, tuition $180 pp) focuses on introducing women to chainsaw safety and precision-felling techniques. This course is now full but the co-ed session of Game of Logging on Sunday the 29th still has space. If you prefer to have your name included on a waitlist, contact Chris at christine@merckforest.org.
Find out more »Solo Wilderness First Aid Classes
Participants successfully completing this SOLO Wilderness program will receive certification in Wilderness First Aid (or re-certification for Wilderness First Responders). The CPR Module is available for an additional cost of $40 (runs a little later that the First Aid course). September 28-29, 8:30am to 5pm each day, $200 ($240 with optional CPR Module). Space is limited and preregistration is required: click HERE to register, or contact Chris at christine@merckforest.org . Bring a bag lunch. Housing in the Barn Cabins is available…
Find out more »Game of Logging: Chainsaw Safety Training
Game of Logging Level 1 (9/29, 8am-5pm, tuition $180 pp) Chainsaw safety and precision-felling techniques. Participants must be prepared for moderately vigorous outdoor activity with gloves, sturdy footgear, water, snacks and a bag lunch. This workshop is weather-dependent: light rainfall will not cancel the workshop, but we will not fell trees in thunderstorms or in high-wind situations. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To enroll, please click HERE. As an added convenience, we offer a special discount for a…
Find out more »November 2019
Fairy House Children’s Workshop
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes: tiny houses for wee creatures created by small builders. Tools are provided, but your construction crew will hike through the woods to collect construction materials, and you may bring additional materials from home to embellish the creation. Children must be accompanied by an adult companion. $10 per magical domicile. Please register HERE for the Children's Workshop.
Find out more »Fairy House Making for Adults/Teens
Let's spend the afternoon creating magic! We'll start with a brief hike in the woods to gather the natural materials to embellish a fairy house or gnome home; other materials and tools will be provided. $25 per house. Please register for the Fairy House Workshop HERE.
Find out more »January 2020
Tracking Workshop
We'll hike across snowfields and into the woods to find … whatever has come before. Held weather-permitting. Dress for the cold and have sturdy footgear, micro-spikes/snowshoes, water & snacks. $5pp. Register for the Tracking Workshop HERE.
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