Maple Open House

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Spring is showing itself, as sweet sap drips from our maple trees and sugaring begins. Come and celebrate this time-honored Vermont tradition with us during our Maple Open House on Saturday, March 25, from 10a - 2p. Tapping and boiling demonstrations, storytelling, children's activities, farm animals, and more await. Food available. $5 pp suggested donation.

$5

Maple Meet-Up — Sunday Afternoons

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join us on Sunday afternoons for a 2 hour sugaring tour from 1:00p -3:00pm. You'll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center wearing warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes …

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$5

SPRING BREAK CAMP — Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

SPRING BREAK CAMP 4/17 TO 4/20, 9am to 3pm. Click HERE for details and registration information.

$220

Game of Logging: Basic Chainsaw Use & Safety (Women Only)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Women's Basic Chainsaw Safety is a chainsaw safety course for women who have no little to no prior saw experience. It leads into GOL Level 1 and Level 2, but is not a prerequisite for Level 1. Topics covered include the parts of a chainsaw, safety, and basic maintenence. Chainsaw use is limited to bucking, …

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$220

Game of Logging: Basic Chainsaw Use & Safety (Coed)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Co-ed Basic Chainsaw Safety is a chainsaw safety course for people who have no little to no prior saw experience. It leads into GOL Level 1 and Level 2, but is not a prerequisite for Level 1. Topics covered include the parts of a chainsaw, safety, and basic maintenence. Chainsaw use is limited to bucking, …

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$220

Game of Logging: Levels 1 & 2 (Women Only)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Women's only, Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety courses: Levels 1 & 2. Level 1 focuses on precision felling techniques, Level 2 focuses on maximizing saw performance. Level 1 is required before taking Level 2. Preference will be given to those registering for both Level 1 & 2 together. Participants must bring their own PPE, including …

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$440

Game of Logging: Levels 1 & 2 (Coed)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety courses: Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 focuses on precision felling techniques, Level 2 focuses on maximizing saw performance. Level 1 is required before taking Level 2. Preference will be given to those registering for both Level 1 & 2 together. Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety …

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$440

SOLO Wilderness First Aid

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

SOLO instructors will teach a 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course focusing on emergency backcountry skills, with the option of a CPR component. Certification for WFA is valid for 2 years. Recertification for SOLO Wilderness First Responder only is also possible through this course. Tuition is $210pp; CPR tuition is an additional $45. Preregistration is required; click …

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$210
Event Series Sunday Meet & Feed

Sunday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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. Limited to 12 people. Register HERE.

$5

Game of Logging: Level 3 (Coed)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Level 3 focuses on Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees. Courses must be taken in consecutive order (e.g. You must have Levels 1 and 2 before taking Level 3.). Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety helmet with face shield, eye and ear protection, and chaps, as well as lunch, water, and snacks for …

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$220

Game of Logging: Level 4 (Coed)

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Level 4 focuses on storm damage cleanup. Courses must be taken in consecutive order (e.g. You must have Levels 1 through 3 before taking Level 4). Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety helmet with face shield, eye and ear protection, and chaps, as well as lunch, water, and snacks for the day. …

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TRAIL CREW CAMP

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

TRAIL CREW CAMP 7th & 8th Graders. 6/26 TO 6/30, 9am to 3pm. Click HERE for Details & Registration Information.

$275
Event Series Thursday Meet & Feed

Thursday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 daily routine. Limited to 12 people. Register HERE.

$5

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FARM CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FIELD AND FOREST CAMP: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275

FARM CREW CAMP: Rising 7th & 8th Graders

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For young people entering Grades 7 or 8. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Session For complete details and registration information, click HERE.  

$275