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 …
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 …
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 »
Join us for a summer celebration of ecology at MFFC! Explore the various ecosystems we have within a half-mile of our farm, and, in the spirit of a Bioblitz, learn …
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 »
Join Merck staff as we tackle projects around the landscape. From stacking wood and weeding to trail maintenence and tending our blueberries and raspberries, we'll dig in and get our …
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 …
Join Merck staff as we tackle projects around the landscape. From stacking wood and weeding to trail maintenence and tending our blueberries and raspberries, we'll dig in and get our …
Join us as we investigate the pollinators of Merck Forest, exploring some of the habitats and hangouts of these critical critters. We'll try our hands at catching and tagging monarch …
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 …
Come spend some time in the woods creatively constructing tiny homes and structures with natural materials. From a mix of provided building materials and items foraged from the forest floor, …
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.