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.
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 …
SPRING BREAK CAMP 4/17 TO 4/20, 9am to 3pm. Click HERE for details and registration information.
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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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. …
TRAIL CREW CAMP 7th & 8th Graders. 6/26 TO 6/30, 9am to 3pm. Click HERE for Details & Registration Information.
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.
For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 4, 5 or 6. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For children entering Grades 1, 2 or 3. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Sessions For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
For young people entering Grades 7 or 8. Limited to 10 campers. One-Week Session For complete details and registration information, click HERE.
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.