Merck Forest & Farmland Center

Merck Forest & Farmland Center MFFC is an educational non-profit on 3500 acres of forest and farmland in Rupert, Vermont. Posted hours are for our Visitor Center.
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We are on a mission to inspire curiosity, love and responsibility for natural and working lands. Trails and property are open seven-days-a-week, dawn until dusk. Overnight cabins and tent sites require pre-registration, reservations can be made at: www.merckforest.com.

It's hot. Here's a photo of Viewpoint in winter to cool you down! Viewpoint Cabin has long-range views, sleeps 1, maybe ...
06/11/2026

It's hot. Here's a photo of Viewpoint in winter to cool you down! Viewpoint Cabin has long-range views, sleeps 1, maybe 2 if you like them a whole lot. It's beautiful, peaceful, and here at Merck Forest when you need it. It's also a little bit cooler way up here. Nature's air conditioning. Tap the link in bio to find your cabin and book your stay.
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Merck Forest sits within one of the most important wildlife migration corridors in the eastern United States. As climate...
06/10/2026

Merck Forest sits within one of the most important wildlife migration corridors in the eastern United States. As climate zones shift north, animals need connected, unbroken forest to move with them, and Merck Forest is that.
We're grateful to reporter .solsaa and VTDigger for telling this story. And we're grateful to everyone who helps keep this land whole.
🔗 https://vtdigger.org/2026/06/02/as-vermont-is-a-key-link-in-global-species-movement-state-and-partners-build-out-conservation-networks-and-wildlife-passages/

Happy National Trails Day! We hope you can get outside on a trail near you to enjoy the day! AND.... in honor of Nation...
06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day! We hope you can get outside on a trail near you to enjoy the day! AND.... in honor of National Trails Day, we invite you to Save the Date for Merck Forest's Hike-a-thon on October 3, 2026. A Fall Fundraiser to benefit Merck Forest's efforts to give kids (of all ages!) access to nature.
This day plans to be a joyful community event with hiking, live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and more - all in support of the work we do here at Merck Forest & Farmland Center. Register yourself or your team soon! Thank you for your support! More details on the Merck Forest website! Merckforest.org/hikeathon





Want to learn something really cool and helpful? Register for Wilderness First Aid training at Merck Forest! Jun 06 – J...
05/31/2026

Want to learn something really cool and helpful? Register for Wilderness First Aid training at Merck Forest! Jun 06 – Jun 07, (8am to 4:30pm both days)
This 2 day course, taught by Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), covers emergency backcountry skills: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies, with the option of CPR for an additional fee and hours. Register online: https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/wilderness-first-aid-cpr-by-solo
(You can recertify for Wilderness First Responder, too!) Must be at least 16 years old.

This Sunday! Learn the basics of composition, exposure, and general techniques to improve your photography and get the m...
05/28/2026

This Sunday! Learn the basics of composition, exposure, and general techniques to improve your photography and get the most out of the equipment you already own. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera, and/or your smartphone! The class focuses primarily on landscape photography, but an overview of birding and wildlife photography will also be included. Participants should be able to walk a minimum of one to two miles.
Register online- https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/photography-fundamentals-in-nature-2026-05-31-09-00
Meet Your Instructor: Eric has worked for numerous publications and businesses worldwide. He has photographed everything from the wilds of the Scottish Highlands and cityscapes in France and Canada to thoughtful scenes across 27 states in the USA. Photo Credit: AWASOS Photography

What's the secret to a good photo? Want to learn the basics of composition, exposure, and techniques to improve your pho...
05/24/2026

What's the secret to a good photo? Want to learn the basics of composition, exposure, and techniques to improve your photography and get the most out of the equipment you already own? Well, here's your chance! MFFC Field Educator and professional photographer Eric Jenks will help you learn this and more. The class focuses primarily on landscape photography, but also includes an overview of birding and animal photography. Participants should be able to walk a minimum of one to two miles.
Eric has worked for numerous publications and businesses throughout the world. He's photographed everything from the Scottish Highlands to cityscapes in France and Canada and scenes across 27 US states. Register online! https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/photography-fundamentals-in-nature-2026-05-31-09-00
More about Eric here: https://www.awasos.com/f252273426

There are a few spots left for Merck Forest's Summer Camps. Little Sprouts, Big Oaks, and Crew Camp are calling! Check o...
05/21/2026

There are a few spots left for Merck Forest's Summer Camps. Little Sprouts, Big Oaks, and Crew Camp are calling! Check out all the offerings here: https://www.merckforest.org/camps

Spring Migratory Woods Walk & Talk — May 28, 8–10 AM at Merck Forest & Farmland Center. Every May, the woods fill with n...
05/19/2026

Spring Migratory Woods Walk & Talk — May 28, 8–10 AM at Merck Forest & Farmland Center. Every May, the woods fill with northbound songbirds. Join expert listeners for a guided morning walk to hear and identify migratory species, learn about their routes, and enjoy fresh spring forest air. Bring binoculars if you have them. Event details and RSVP: https://wix.to/uu3FyzX

A garden in May is all potential (and mostly work!) The starts (plantlings/seedlings - what do YOU call 'em?) are ready....
05/18/2026

A garden in May is all potential (and mostly work!) The starts (plantlings/seedlings - what do YOU call 'em?) are ready. So now let's think about HOW to plant just as much as WHAT to plant!
At Merck Forest, we think about the garden the way we think about the larger landscape. As an ecosystem. Flowers support pollinators. Herbs confuse pests. Diversity builds resilience. This month at Garden Club, we bring that thinking down to the garden bed level, where you'll practice spacing, layout, and companion planting. Join MFFC Farmer Hadley on May 23rd for Garden Club! Reserve your spot online. https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/garden-club-2026-05-23-10-00

11am to 3 pm.
05/16/2026

11am to 3 pm.

Address

PO Box 86, 3270 Route 315
Rupert, VT
05768

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 12:45am
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18023947836

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