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 ponds and streams, as they learn about the plants and animals that live in and around these watery worlds. Through games and imaginative play, …
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 »
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 »
Learn about winter ecology and find out what animals are active in the winter and how to identify them by the signs they leave behind. In a pre-recorded presentation, Conservation …
Kat Deely, a graduate student from the University of Vermont, is researching natural communities at Merck Forest. Three weeks ago, Kat moved into the Lodge for the summer. She has …
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