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August 2019
Farm Chores for Children
On Thursday afternoons through the summer, children (and their adult companion) may join the farm staff at Merck Forest & Farmland Center for daily chores. Youngsters may feed the horses, pick berries, collect eggs and perform other tasks. These farm-centered "workshops" are designed to introduce children to simple farm routines and products, and to meet our animals under expert supervision. These hands-on/hands-dirty activities are suitable for children ages 3 and up. Please pre-register early, because participation is limited.
Find out more »Touch a Tractor
Big noisy machines and wide wide meadows. What small child wouldn't love a photo op on one of our pieces of farm equipment ... with proper supervision, of course. Plan to spend the afternoon visiting our farm, then enjoy a bluegrass concert in the evening. Click here to Register for Touch a Tractor.
Find out more »Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing Return to Merck Forest!
Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing are again featured in our free summer bluegrass concert. Over the past five years the band has gained a reputation as one of New England’s hottest bluegrass bands, featuring stellar vocals, rock-solid instrumentation, Bob’s top notch original material as well as unique arrangements of some bluegrass classics. Bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the west-facing meadow above the saphouse, and prepare yourself for a toe-tapping good time.
Find out more »Eco Day Camp
Oh joy! Five days to explore farm, fields, forests, ponds, pools and streams, play games, and do craft projects! In our Eco-Camp for rising first, second and third graders, we will explore, observe, splash around in, and learn about the ecosystems here. Children should be dressed for outdoor adventures and wet environments. They should bring a bag lunch (and perhaps a change of clothes?). Our woodland classroom -- the new yurt -- will be our forest base camp, and a Vermont-certified…
Find out more »Farm Chores for Children
On Thursday afternoons through the summer, children (and their adult companion) may join the farm staff at Merck Forest & Farmland Center for daily chores. Youngsters may feed the horses, pick berries, collect eggs and perform other tasks. These farm-centered "workshops" are designed to introduce children to simple farm routines and products, and to meet our animals under expert supervision. These hands-on/hands-dirty activities are suitable for children ages 3 and up. Please pre-register early, because participation is limited.
Find out more »Second Saturday Guided Hike to Mount Antone
This hike is a commitment, as you'll spend approximately four hours on the trail. But the views are worth it. Participants must have appropriate footgear, water and snacks. Reservations are requested; fee: $5 per person. Held weather-permitting. Click Here to Reserve Your Space on the Hike
Find out more »Farm Chores for Children
On Thursday afternoons through the summer, children (and their adult companion) may join the farm staff at Merck Forest & Farmland Center for daily chores. Youngsters may feed the horses, pick berries, collect eggs and perform other tasks. These farm-centered "workshops" are designed to introduce children to simple farm routines and products, and to meet our animals under expert supervision. These hands-on/hands-dirty activities are suitable for children ages 3 and up. Please pre-register early, because participation is limited. Cost is $5…
Find out more »Who Lives on our Farm?
Meet our farm residents during Vermont's Open Farm Week: cuddle a chicken, hug a lamb, pet a horse. Learn what makes each animal unique and how we take care of them. Preregister here for the Who Lives on Our Farm Program.
Find out more »Mushroom Hunt for Youngsters
A walk and search for families with children. Families should bring baskets to gather mushrooms in. Please preregister here for the Mushroom Hunt Program.
Find out more »Mushroom ID
An ADULT workshop focusing on Identifying mushrooms: mycologist Sue Hook will have mushrooms to ID, and participants may bring in their own mushrooms as well. Preregister here for the Mushroom ID Program.
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