February 18–20 Merck Forest & Farmland Center, Rupert Winter break day camp for second- through fifth-graders. We’ll explore the snowy woods, create wintry crafts, and play. 802-394-7836 or merckforest.org
February 15, 4-5 pm. Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. Who, Where, How -- and most of all -- Why do resident bird species overwinter in southern Vermont's challenging habitat? Join conservation manager Tim Duclos* for a discussion of their adaptive strategies; his talk will be of interest to birders, conservationists, and even youngsters with a particular […]
February 8 & March 14 Merck Forest & Farmland Center, Rupert Staff-guided hike/snowshoe (snow-cover- dependent) across the winter landscape. If the sky is clear, the trails will be moonlit—and the evening air cold—so dress warmly. The snow conditions will dictate whether this is a micro-spike or a snowshoe hike; bring them, snacks, water, and a […]
Feb. 5, Merck Forest and Farmland Center, Rupert, merckforest.org
Feb. 1, meet at Shaw’s, 9am, or Merck Forest Welcome Center, 9:30am, 802-362-1422
Merck Forest and Farmland Center, Rupert, VT, 802-442-2275
January 25, 1 pm - 3 pm. Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. Learn about the birds who stay through winter, and make special treats to bring home to sustain your own feathered friends. Children must be accompanied by an adult companion; $10 per child.
January 25, 10 am-12 pm, Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. We'll hike across snowfields and into the woods to find … whatever has come before. Held weather-permitting. Dress for the cold and have sturdy footgear, micro-spikes/snowshoes, water & snacks. $5pp.
On Jan. 19, 9 am, meet at the Dorset Green at 9 a.m. or the Merck Forest Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. As a group, ski or snow shoe up to the viewpoint on Mount Antoine and have lunch there. Those who want to can then ski down and those who want to can snowshoe […]
