Photography Fundamentals in Nature Feb 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Join professional photographer Eric Jenks for a 3-hour woods walk and introduction to nature photography!
Golden Hour Farm Hike Feb 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 Rte 315, Pawlet, VT 05761, USA Wander with a MFFC Field Educator through the working farm and surrounding woodlands during the evening golden hour, encountering the breathtaking views to the east and west along the way.
Winter Tracking Webinars Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Virtual Tracking Learning Series: Winter is a wonderful time to explore how wildlife use the landscape. Join us for a collaborative wildlife tracking learning series that offers multiple opportunities to observe animal movement, behavior, and habitat use in the woods over the coming months.
Garden Club Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Join Farm Manager Hadley Stock for this month's Garden Club meeting, a hands-on gathering for garden enthusiasts interested in growing their skills and knowledge. Each month, participants dig into the particular rhythms of that […]
NEA Big Read: Lab Girl Book Discussion at Merck Forest Feb 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Join Rutland County Forester Tessa McGann at Merck Forest & Farmland Center for a discussion of the NEA Big Read book, Lab Girl.
Kits & Cubs Wednesdays and Fridays all year - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with Merck Forest's Kits and Cubs program! This engaging nature experience is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and adventures around the […]
Kits & Cubs Wednesdays and Fridays all year - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with Merck Forest's Kits and Cubs program! This engaging nature experience is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and adventures around the […]
Winter Animal Tracking Workshop Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Winter is a wonderful time to explore how wildlife use the landscape. Join us for a collaborative wildlife tracking workshop that offers multiple opportunities to observe animal movement, behavior, and habitat use […]
Full Moon Hike Mar 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Experience the magic of the moonlit forest!
Maple Meet-Up Mar 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Experience the journey of maple sugaring from start to finish!
Second Saturdays at Manchester Community Library Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA MFFC field educators provide seasonally themed environmental science learning and facilitate exciting and hands-on nature-based activities for kids ages 6+
Maple Meet-Up Mar 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Experience the journey of maple sugaring from start to finish!