The moon will be rising in the east tonight, and hopefully skies will be clear! Join us for a guided moon-lit hike on our trails on a wintery evening. Meet …
This tracking workshop is geared toward amateur naturalists who want to learn about the wildlife that is active during winter. We'll meet up at the Visitor Center at 10:00am for …
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 …
The moon will be rising in the east tonight, and hopefully skies will be clear! Join us for a guided moon-lit hike on our trails on a wintery evening. Meet …
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 …
Come along with us as we investigate phenology and the arrival of spring in the water and woods at Merck Forest. We'll learn about, explore, and use iNaturalist and nature …
Spring Awakening: Vernal Pools and Spring Phenology Read More »
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 …
Basic Chainsaw Safety is the precursor to Game of Logging Level 1, and is designed for people who have no little to no prior chainsaw experience. Topics covered include the …
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 …
Basic Chainsaw Safety is the precursor to Game of Logging Level 1, and is designed for women who have no little to no prior chainsaw experience. Topics covered include the …
Game of Logging: Basic Chainsaw Use and Safety (Women Only) Read More »
Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 focuses on precision fellling techiniques Level 2 focuses on Maximizing Saw Performance (Completion of Level 1 is a pre-requisite …
SOLO will teach a 2-day Wilderness First Aid course (Saturday and Sunday, 5/21 and 5/22) focusing on emergency backcountry skills, with the option of a CPR component for an additional …
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 …
Level 3 focuses on Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees. Level 4 focuses on Storm Damage Cleanup. Game of Logging courses must be taken in sequence: successful completion of Levels 1 & …
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 »
Summer is in full gear, and the wildlife is abundant! Come and explore our woods, pastures and pond. Help inventory our biodiversity through our BioBlitz, and explore what creatures make …
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 …
An adult workshop focusing on identifying mushrooms. Participants gain responsible foraging skills as they learn to identify a variety of fungi, including edible and non-edible fungi. Mycologist and Board President Sue …
For children entering Grades 7 & 8. Limited to 8 campers. July 25-29, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Tuition: $250 Trail crew members will trek through field and forest, learning how to …
TRAIL CREW CAMP: Rising 7th, 8th Graders (7/25-29) Read More »
For children entering Grades 4,5 & 6. August 1 through 5, 9am – 3pm. Tuition: $250 Join us as we explore and experience the highlights of MFFC: from ponds and …
Field & Forest Camp: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders (August 1 – 5) 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 …
An adult workshop focusing on identifying mushrooms. Participants gain responsible foraging skills as they learn to identify a variety of fungi, including edible and non-edible fungi. Mycologist and Board President Sue …
With the growing season winding down, we'll bid goodbye to summer and welcome autumn. As apples ripen and maple trees don their brilliant colors, we'll have activities for the whole …
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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