Spring Break on the Farm: A Week of Adventure for 3rd-5th Graders Shake off the winter blues and dive into the magic of spring at Merck Forest! During this action-packed […]
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature […]
This workshop, a collaboration between Merck Forest, Audubon Vermont and Vermont Woodlands Association, will blend nature exploration with conservation action. Begin with a guided walk through the forest, where you'll […]
Women's Basic Chainsaw Safety: For women with little or no prior experience who would like an introduction to the tool. Course will cover: parts of a chainsaw, safety, bucking (cutting […]
Game of Logging Level 1 and 2. This 2-day training -- developed in the 1960s by Soren Eriksson, a Swedish logger turned instructor -- combines Scandinavian logging techniques with the […]
Experience the magic of the moonlit forest! Join us for a leisurely evening hike under the stars -- it's the perfect way to embrace the crisp air and connect with […]
Spring is bursting from all corners of Merck Forest -- from the farm to the fields to the forest. Join us for our springtime open house as we welcome new […]
Scott Weidensaul, conservationist, author and lecturer, will take us on a fascinating journey following the migration pathways of songbirds from Latin American coffee farms to the boreal forests of Canada—stopping […]
Game of Logging chainsaw safety courses: Level 3, focusing on Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees. Successful completion of Levels 1 - 2 is required before enrolling in Level 3. Participants […]
Game of Logging chainsaw safety courses: Level 4, focusing on Storm Cleanup. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2 and 3 is required before enrolling in Level 4. Participants must bring […]
Prepare yourself for the unexpected in your backcountry travels by enrolling in our Wilderness First Aid course. This 2-day course, taught by Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), covers emergency backcountry […]
Step into the wonder of the natural world with Little Sprouts Camp, a nature-immersion drop off program specially crafted for curious young explorers. We’ll help foster social, emotional, and physical […]
Trail Crew Camp: Adventure, Teamwork, and Hands-On Impact for Rising 6th-8th Graders Calling all adventurers! Trail Crew Camp is your chance to dive into an unforgettable outdoor action and discovery […]
Let your child embark on a week of unforgettable adventures at Merck Forest, where every day is packed with exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun! Each stand-alone camp week offers unique […]
Let your child dive into a week of outdoor adventure and discovery at Nature Explorers Camp! Each week is a unique journey across Merck Forest’s incredible landscapes, packed with activities, […]
For families and friends of all ages, we'll spend the day celebrating different ways to explore and experience the outdoors. Join us as we use art, movement, outdoor skill building, […]
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 […]
Join us for a spook-tacular evening at Merck Forest & Farmland Center, where the woods come alive with Halloween fun! Get ready to trick-or-treat among our friendly farm animals, wagon […]
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. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
