Join conservation manager Tim Duclos on for an online workshop on our feathered winter residents. Tim is a published ecologist with expertise on the effects of climate change upon avian ecology …
We have a new ONLINE format for our popular Owl Presentation and Hike: Join Conservation manager Tim Duclos for a pre-recorded presentation focused on the various owls in our region. Tim …
We have a new format for our Vernal Pool Ecology Program: in an ONLINE workshop we will discuss what a vernal pool is and why it matters to a special …
Vernal Pool Ecology and the Citizen Scientist NEW FORMAT! Read More »
This staff-guided hike is a tossup – will wintry conditions prevail, or will balmy breezes wake up the sleeping earth? Either way we’ll venture out into the landscape for a …
April 13, 14, 15. 9am to 3pm. Spring Break Camp for children, grades 2 through 5. Our Spring Vacation Camp for children in grades 2 - 5. We'll be based …
From mulching raspberries to maintaining trails, volunteers work side-by-side MFFC staff in stewarding the land. Come give a hand, and learn while you work! Click HERE to register for the …
Pre-Level 1 (5/8, 8am - 4:30pm, tuition $200 pp) This is a course for women who have no prior experience in handling a chainsaw. Topics covered include the parts of a …
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
Basic/Pre-Level 1 (5/9, 8am - 4:30pm, tuition $200 pp). This is a course for people with no prior experience in handling a chainsaw. Topics include training in how a chainsaw operates, basic …
Participants receive training and certification in safely using a chainsaw, felling trees, and chainsaw maintenance. These field-based workshops will be conducted in any weather conditions except for heavy snows, thunderstorms …
Participants receive training and certification in safely using a chainsaw, felling trees, and chainsaw maintenance. These field-based workshops will be conducted in any weather conditions except for heavy snows, thunderstorms …
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 daily routine. Fee: $5pp
Level 3 (6/05, 8am-4:30pm) focuses on limbing, bucking, and handling difficult trees. Level 4 (6/06, 8am-4:30pm) focuses on storm damage cleanup. These are field-based workshops and will be conducted in …
Gain essential skills in emergency first aid in a backcountry setting through instruction by Solo School trainers. A CPR component is available for an additional fee and hours. Recertification for …
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
Campers will explore life on the farm, with a focus on our farm animals, the crops we grow, and our Children’s Garden. Through games and imaginative play, they’ll discover what …
On Thursday afternoons, under the bright blue sky of Vermont, you and your children can take part in and ages-old tradition: daily chores on our hillside farm. Our farm staff …
Campers will explore the biology of various animals that are found on the farm and in the fields, and their interdependencies. Through inquiry and observation, they will deepen their understanding …
Ag Camp: Inquiry & Exploration on the Farm (Grades 4-6) Read More »
Trail crew members will trek through field and forest, learning how to steward working lands. Through hands-on explorations and projects, they’ll develop practical backcountry and primitive skills, engage in citizen …
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
Campers will explore the inhabitants of the streams and ponds of Merck Forest and how they are interdependent. Through inquiry and observation, they will deepen their knowledge of the importance …
Aqua Camp: Inquiry & Exploration in Ponds and Streams (Grades 4-6) Read More »
Campers will explore life in our ponds and streams, as they learn about the plants and animals that live in and around these watery worlds. Through games and imaginative play, …
Trail crew members will trek through field and forest, learning how to steward working lands. Through hands-on explorations and projects, they’ll develop practical backcountry and primitive skills, engage in citizen …
Campers will explore life in our forests as they learn about the animals and trees that call the northern Taconic Mountains home. Through games and imaginative play, they’ll discover what …
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
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 daily routine. Fee: $5pp
Enjoy a guided hike with a MFFC staff member who will discuss the ecology, history, farming culture and forestry of the area. Wear proper hiking footgear for our rugged trails, …
A moderate hike (or snowshoe, depending on snow cover) two days after the new moon. Participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp, and must be dressed for the cold, with …
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We are not part of any government agency. • All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are greatly appreciated!