Event Series Saturday Meet & Feed

Saturday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10 per person; children under 5 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- […]

$10
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Thursday Meet & Feed

Thursday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10per person; children under 3 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- registrations […]

$10
Event Series Saturday Meet & Feed

Saturday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10 per person; children under 5 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- […]

$10
Event Series Saturday Meet & Feed

Saturday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10 per person; children under 5 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- […]

$10
Event Series Thursday Meet & Feed

Thursday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10per person; children under 3 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- registrations […]

$10
Event Series Saturday Meet & Feed

Saturday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10 per person; children under 5 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- […]

$10
Event Series Thursday Meet & Feed

Thursday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10per person; children under 3 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- registrations […]

$10
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Saturday Meet & Feed

Saturday Meet & Feed

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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 $10 per person; children under 5 are free. Please indicate how many children and adults are in your party -- […]

$10

Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45

Harvest Festival

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 are part of our lives. The day will include forest-focused activities for the whole family.  Admission is $5pp (requested donation) at the door. Keep an […]

Requested $5
Event Series Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

The Corn 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 chilly evening. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including trekking poles. All participants must be able to hike 1-2 miles in all weather conditions. […]

$10
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Chicken Processing Workshop

Chicken Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Are 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 preparation! Tuition is $45pp: the program is limited to 10 adult (18+) participants. Register HERE. Cancellation up to 15 days prior to the program will […]

$45
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10

Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

The Hunter's 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 chilly evening. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including trekking poles. All participants must be able to hike 1-2 miles in all weather conditions. […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Workshop: From Tree to Cutting Board

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Please 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 your kitchen! Learn how active forest management enhances biodiversity, structural diversity, and the overall health of our forests while supporting sustainable timber production.  This workshop […]

$20
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Halloween on the Farm

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 rides, dancing, and explore our haunted barn filled with spine-chilling surprises for all ages. Indulge in sweet fall treats like warm apple cider and donuts, […]

Free
Event Series Fall Foliage Hike

Fall Foliage Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 length, depending on the group. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hiking/trekking poles if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Pig Processing Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Join 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 quartering a pig. Tuition is $70pp; register through Rural Vermont here.

$70
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

The Beaver 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 chilly evening. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including trekking poles and micro-spikes/snowshoes should conditions warrant. All participants must be able to hike 1-2 […]

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5

Ornament-Making Workshop

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

For 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, bark, seed pods, acorns, etc.). For makers of all ages; register HERE for each participant.

$10
Event Series K&C W&F

Kits & Cubs W&F

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

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/Season-appropriate clothing is strongly recommended. Pre-registration and payment are required for adults and children. Email us […]

$5
Event Series Wreath Workshop

Wreath Workshops, 2024

Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, Vermont

Create 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 favorite design elements to add to your wreath. Fee: $30 per wreath. Due to limited space, we can accommodate no more than two people per […]

$30