Merrill School Forest

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Merrill School Forest Most of the land and funds to build the present lodge was provided by William Evjue, an 1899 Merrill graduate who's father was a lumber scaler in Merrill.

The Merrill School Forest is located ten miles north of Merrill on Highway 107, directly across from Camp Newood County Park. Our forest has over 10 miles of mowed and maintained trails that are open to the public for year round use. About half of the trails are groomed in winter for cross-country skiing. Public parking is available at the bottom of the driveway, directly off of Hwy 107. This is a "working" school forest, meaning we partner with the DNR and have a continuous forest management plan. The school forest is owned and operated by the Merrill Area Public School District. The forest includes 764 acres. Most of the land and most of the funds to build the present lodge was provided by William Evjue, an 1899 Merrill graduate who's father was a lumber scaler in Merrill. There are over 10 miles of maintained Logging trails which double as hiking and cross country ski trails. The forests are logged with the assistance of the DNR forester. The money earned helps purchase skis, snowshoes, and other major purchases. In 2000-2001 over 5015 students, 400 parents, 220 teachers and 150 guests visited the school forest. Many classes stay overnight with their teacher.

06/16/2026
05/29/2026
And so completes another milestone... I am grateful for having had the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of many grea...
05/29/2026

And so completes another milestone... I am grateful for having had the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of many great educators at the Merrill School Forest, shaping the minds of our students, parents, staff, and community members. Over the past 11 years I was blessed with many new friendships. Thank you to all who have supported our mission to help students become environmentally knowledgeable, skilled, dedicated citizens who are willing to work, individually and collectively, toward achieving and maintaining a dynamic equilibrium between the quality of life and the quality of the environment.

Last night the Friends of the Nels P Evjue Merrill School Forest presented 10 plaques of some of my favorite quotes. These will be installed throughout the School Forest to stimulate the minds of students and visitors.

05/28/2026

Follow the leader...

05/28/2026

Here Kitty Kitty!

05/28/2026

Little Hootie...

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N4740 Highway 107
Merrill, WI
54452

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+17155368248

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