Full Moon Hike
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontThe 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 […]
$10
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Saturday Meet & Feed
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin 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 […]
$10
Thursday Meet & Feed
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin 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 […]
$10
Game of Logging, Level 3
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontGame 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 […]
$250
Chicken Processing Workshop
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontAre you ready to master the art of processing chickens? Join MFFC Farmer Hadley Stock, and MFFC Resources Manager Mike Stock for an exciting adventure into the world of poultry […]
$45
Summer Explore-a-thon
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontFor families and friends of all ages, we'll spend the day celebrating different ways to explore and experience the outdoors. Join us as we use art, movement, outdoor skill building, […]
Requested $5
Harvest Festival
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin us for an autumn celebration of forests and timber at MFFC! Explore the woods, see our timber processing equipment, and learn about all the ways that trees and forests […]
Requested $5
Fall Foliage Hike
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin Field Educator AJ Brundige on a guided hike of the property to explore the vibrant changing colors of the forest. The hike will be anywhere from 1-2.5 miles in […]
$10
Kits & Cubs W&F
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin 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 […]
$5
Workshop: From Tree to Cutting Board
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontPlease note new date for this event Join Merck Forest, Vermont Woodlands and The Audobon Society for an immersive journey through the lifecycle of wood: from forest management to […]
$20
Halloween on the Farm
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin us for a spook-tacular evening at Merck Forest & Farmland Center, where the woods come alive with Halloween fun! Get ready to trick-or-treat among our friendly farm animals, wagon […]
Free
Pig Processing Workshop
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin MFFC Farmer Hadley Stock and MFFC Resources Manager Mike Stock as they take you through the process of butchering a pig from start to finish - gutting, skinning and […]
$70
Ornament-Making Workshop
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontFor this crafty Merck Forest opportunity, come ready to put your creative maker-skills to work! We'll be making hanging ornaments from a variety of found and natural materials (pinecones, wood, […]
$10
Wreath Workshops, 2024
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontCreate a holiday wreath from greens sourced at Merck Forest with a friend! Ribbons for bows and some natural materials are provided, and feel free to bring along your own […]
$30
Tracking Hike
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontJoin us for an immersive and engaging hike - every step of the way, we'll learn to spot and interpret animal signs in the natural landscape. Click HERE to register.
$20
Saturday Maple Meet-Ups
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontExperience the journey of maple sugaring from start to finish! Explore our sugarbush to see the trees where it all begins, then visit the sugarhouse to witness the transformation of […]
$10
Maple Open House
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontToday we celebrate the sugaring season and all things maple.
$5
Meet the Lambs
Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VermontSpring is bursting from all corners of Merck Forest -- from the farm to the fields to the forest. Join us for our springtime open house as we welcome new […]
$5