Merck Forest and Farmland Center
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Meet the Lambs
Spring is bursting from all corners of Merck Forest — from the farm to the fields to the forest. Come join us for our springtime open house as we welcome new lambs, chicks, piglets, green growing things, and more. We’ll have activities and exploration for the whole fami......More
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Woods Walk: Forest Stewardship Practices for the Birds
What does forest management for the birds look like? Join Tim Duclos, Audubon Vermont’s Forest Program Senior Associate, for a walk through a forestry project at Merck Forest and Farmland Center tailored to increase habitat for birds and the forest’s resilience to clima......More
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Wednesday May 22 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Full Moon Hike
The moon will be rising in the east tonight, and hopefully skies will be clear! Join us for a guided moon-lit hike on our trails on a wintery evening. We will be on the hunt for birds, owls, mushrooms and all that spring has to offer on the mountain. All participants mu......More
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Friday May 24 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More
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Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Saturday Meet & Feed
Join Merck staff as they go about afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and pigs during our daily routine. Limited to 12 people Admission is $10pp children under 5 are free please register HERE. Due to t......More
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Wednesday May 29 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More
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Thursday May 30 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Thursday Meet & Feed
Join Merck staff as they go about afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and pigs during our daily routine. Limited to 12 people Admission is $10pp children under 5 are free please register HERE. Due to t......More
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Friday May 31 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More
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Saturday June 1 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Game of Logging, Level 3
Game of Logging chainsaw safety courses: Level 3, focusing on Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees. Successful completion of Levels 1 – 2 is required before enrolling in Level 3. Participants must bring their own chainsaw, PPE, including a safety helmet with face shiel......More
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Photographing Spring (Southern Vermont Arts Center Workshop)
Celebrate spring with photographer Thom Williams. Explore Merck’s barns, pastures, wetlands, woodlands and vistas during this one-day photography workshop. Our farm manager will allow photographers special access to the barns and pastures and share information about Mer......More
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Saturday Meet & Feed
Join Merck staff as they go about afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and pigs during our daily routine. Limited to 12 people Admission is $10pp children under 5 are free please register HERE. Due to t......More
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Sunday June 2 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Game of Logging, Level 4
Game of Logging chainsaw safety courses: Level 4, focusing on Storm Cleanup. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2 and 3 is required before enrolling in Level 4. Participants must bring their own chainsaw, PPE, including a safety helmet with face shield, eye and ear prot......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Thursday Meet & Feed
Join Merck staff as they go about afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals. Get to know our sheep, horses, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and pigs during our daily routine. Limited to 12 people Admission is $10pp children under 5 are free please register HERE. Due to t......More
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kits & Cubs W&F
Join Merck Forest’s education team for Kits and Cubs, our preschool/toddler and caregiver meet-up group on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for themed nature exploration and activities, songs, story time, and take-home crafts. Weather/......More