Upcoming Events

Please reserve your spot in one of our workshops by registering online at merckforest.org/shop/ Most of the listed activities have an outdoor component – all members of your party should be dressed appropriately for conditions, including water, snacks, sturdy footgear. Due to the low cost of our programs, refunds are not available unless an event is canceled by MFFC. Reservations are required for all events at merckforest.org. All events meet at the Visitor Center.

Every Monday & Wednesday Morning 10:00am - 11:30pm

Preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group. Themed outdoor nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. No registration required, drop-ins welcome. We hope to see you up on the mountain!

$5/person. No reservations required.

Every Sunday starting May 21 and every Thursday starting June 29 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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. $5/person, space is limited, and reservations are required.

Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 from 8:30am - 5:00pm

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.

$210/person; CPR tuition is an additional $45/person. Preregistration is required.

Saturday, May 20 from 10:00am - 4:00pm (Rain date: May 27)

Join Southern Vermont Art Center for photography workshops led by Thom Williams, a photographic artist. Ages 16 and up. $109 - $130, registration is through SVAC’s website, svac.org.

Saturday, July 8 from 10:00am - 4:00pm (Rain Date: July 22)

Join Southern Vermont Art Center for photography workshops led by Thom Williams, a photographic artist. Ages 16 and up. $109 - $130, registration is through SVAC’s website, svac. org.

All camps run Monday through Friday, from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Registration is required, and space is limited! $275/camper.

Trail Crew Camp for Grades 7 & 8: June 26 - 30

Field and Forest Camp for Grades 4 - 6: July 10 - 14

(FULL) Farm Camp for Grades 1 - 3: July 10 - 14

(FULL) Field and Forest Camp for Grades 1 - 3: July 17 - 21

Field and Forest Camp for Grades 4 - 6: July 17 - 21

(FULL) Field and Forest Camp for Grades 1 - 3: July 24 - 28

Field and Forest Camp for Grades 4 - 6: July 24 - 28

(FULL) Field and Forest Camp for Grades 1 - 3: July 31 - August 4

Farm Camp for Grades 4 - 6: July 31 - August 4

Farm Crew Camp for Grades 7 & 8: Aug. 7 - 11

(FULL) Women’s Basic Use and Safety Chainsaw course - Saturday, May 6, 8:00am - 4:00pm. $220, preregistration is required.

(FULL) Co-ed Basic Use and Safety chainsaw course - Sunday, May 7, 8:00am - 4:00pm. $220, preregistration is required.

Women’s Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2 chainsaw course - Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14, 8:00am - 4:00pm. $440, registration is required. Space is still available!

(FULL) Co-ed Game of Logging Level 1 & 2 chainsaw course - Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, 8:00am - 4:00pm. $440, registration is required.

Game of Logging Levels 3 (FULL) & 4 chainsaw course- Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 8:00am - 4:00pm. $440, registration is required.