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About Us
Merck Forest and Farmland Center is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to teach and demonstrate the benefits of innovative, sustainable management of forest and farmland. We offer a variety of seasonal school programs, apprenticeships and recreational opportunities to individuals and families. Through education, we hope to encourage our visitors to become good stewards of the land. Members support our educational programs and maintenance of over 3,100 acres of land and 30 miles of trails. We are grateful for their help.
STAFF NOTES:
Timothy Callahan wrapped up his summer assignment as Merck’s Assistant Forester, returning to his permanent position as Syracuse University’s Campus Minister. During his brief tenure at Merck, Tim was Forester Ethan Crumley’s right-hand man, and Ethan - especially - will miss Tim’s problem-solving skills and expertise with the GIS mapping software, but we will all miss Tim’s calm and cheerful demeanor and his sparkling banter at staff meetings. Assistant Farm Manager Erik Schlener has moved on to new pastures with Shekomeko Farms in Photo: DJB Dutchess County, New York. During his time here he proved to be a valuable source of knowledge, passion, and humor. We wish both men the very best in their future endeavors.
Photo: M.Leu
Board of Trustees
Keld Alstrup, Treasurer Donald Campbell, Secretary Jean Ceglowski Austin Chinn, President Kat Deely Jeromy Gardner George Hatch, Vice President Jim Hand Ann Jackson Margaret Mertz
Staff
Advisory Council
Darla Belevich, Customer Service Specialist Katie Connor, Customer Service Specialist Ethan Crumley, Forester Sarah Elliot, Customer Service Specialist Christine Ferris-Hubbard, Education Director Jonathan Kilpatrick, Farm Manager Kathryn Lawrence, Assistant to the Director Marybeth Leu, Communications Coordinator Alessia McCobb, Education Apprentice Sarah McIlvennie, Education Apprentice Tom Ward, Executive Director
Kathleen Achor Judy Buechner Sue Ceglowski Phil Chapman Ed Cotter Bob Gasperetti Bambi Hatch Dick Hittle
PO Box 86, 3270 VT-Route 315 Rupert, Vermont 05768 802-394-7836 www.merckforest.org
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