Partner Program—Red Fox School Presents Maxine And Friends

Join us for an unforgettable performance: Maxine and Friends, featuring international concert and recording artist, Maxine Linehan. Following a sold-out show in December, she returns to the stage at the Arkell Pavilion, this time accompanied by some very special guests including Joana Genova, Will Mosheim, Geoffery Gee, Sherman Foote, Kris Montgomery Pederson and more, for a thrilling new show. This...

Hike Dorset Special Event ; Sustaining the Dorset Landscape: The Role of Landowners 

Concerned about the future of Dorset forests and natural lands? Do you own land in Dorset and/or the greater Dorset area? Join us on April 4th for an evening of community, networking, learning, and refreshment. Hosted by the Town of Dorset Conservation Commission and Hike Dorset, this event will bring local, likeminded landowners together to discuss important current issues surrounding...

Drawing Architecture In Inks

Start making drawings which are fluid but naturalistically represent the architecture that interests you. By exploring the principles of perspective and composition, as well as pen and ink techniques, we can take your drawings to another level. SVAC Member: $105; Non-member: $130 Ages 16+ A resident of Shaftsbury, VT, Lee is originally from Wales, UK. He has taught art and...

Women’s Basic Chainsaw Safety

For women who have no little to no prior saw experience, Basic Chainsaw Safety is useful preparation for Game Of Logging Level 1 (it is not a prerequisite, however). Topics covered include the parts of a chainsaw, safety, and basic maintenance. There will be no tree-felling at this level and chainsaw use is limited to bucking logs. Participants must bring their own PPE, including a...

Maple Meet Up at Merck Forest

Join us on Thursday's and Saturdsay's for an afternoon for a 1.5 hour sugaring tour. You’ll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center with warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes before the tour begins....

Maple Open House

Spring is showing itself, as sweet sap drips from our tapped maple trees and sugaring begins. Come and celebrate this time-honored Vermont tradition with us during our Maple Open House on Saturday, March 23, from 11a – 3p. Tapping and boiling demonstrations, storytelling, children’s activities, farm animals, and more await. Food available. $5 pp suggested donation.

Maple Meet Up at Merck Forest

Join us on Thursday's and Saturdsay's for an afternoon for a 1.5 hour sugaring tour. You’ll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center with warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes before the tour begins....

Maple Meet Up at Merck Forest

Join us on Thursday's and Saturdsay's for an afternoon for a 1.5 hour sugaring tour. You’ll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center with warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes before the tour begins....

Maple Meet Up at Merck Forest

Join us on Thursday's and Saturdsay's for an afternoon for a 1.5 hour sugaring tour. You’ll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center with warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes before the tour begins....

Maple Meet Up at Merck Forest

Join us on Thursday's and Saturdsay's for an afternoon for a 1.5 hour sugaring tour. You’ll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center with warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes before the tour begins....