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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost $10. Reservations are...

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Take a guided moon-lit hike on Merck Forest's trails. Meet up at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including Microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Reservations are required. Register here:...

Meet the Lambs at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Meet the lambs at Merck Forest’s springtime open house. See new lambs, chicks, piglets and more. Enjoy activities and exploration for the whole family. Food will be available as well. Suggested donation of $5.

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Maple Meet-Up at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a 1.5-hour sugaring tour. See and experience maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator. Fee is $10. Pre-registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Maple Open House at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Celebrate this time-honored Vermont tradition during Merck Forest’s Maple Open House. The event includes tapping and boiling demonstrations, storytelling, children’s activities, farm animals, and more. Food available. $5 suggested donation per person. **This event has been moved to Sunday, March 24 because of this weekend's...

Hike by Moonlight at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join a guided moon-lit hike on Merck Forest's trails on a wintery evening. Meet up at the Visitor Center and bring a headlamp. Dress warmly with proper footwear, including Microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost...

Pollinators – Monarch Monitoring in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Investigate the pollinators of Merck Forest, exploring some of the habitats and hangouts of these critical critters. Try your hand at catching and tagging monarch butterflies, and search for and observe other pollinators at work. Admission: $5 per person. Register here.