Education

Kids & Schools

We have specific programs for kids to visit the sanctuary. Open Barns and special events are a great way to introduce the farm to your children. We also offer a variety of programs for all ages. For schedule and registration, please visit our Events page.

Interested in visiting the farm with your family? We offer private tours by appointment.

  • Bring your younger children to read a farm themed book and take a wander through the sanctuary to meet the animals. Check out the upcoming schedule on our Events Page.

  • We offer a 6-week program for children ages 9 and older. Kids spend time at the sanctuary Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm helping care for the animals and learning about animal welfare. Dates and Registration on our Events Page.

  • Join us at The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary the first Saturday of each month from 9am-noon to be a part of our TEEN volunteer team. This allows students to come together and share their love for animals, as well as volunteer at the sanctuary to learn more about the wonderful residents who live here.

    Things to KNOW:

    • You must sign up prior to coming so the waiver and appropriate paperwork can be signed by a guardian.

    • You must respect that you are at a sanctuary and behave appropriately. First and foremost this is a home for abused or neglected animals that live here forever, and they must be respected.

    • You can only bring vegan snacks to the sanctuary to eat while you are here. We are hoping to get going folks to work towards signing up to bring and share snacks.

    • You must wear long pants and boots at the farm. It keeps you safe and allows you more freedom to interact with the animals.

    What will you do at the SANCTUARY?

    On Saturdays, the “club” will allow students to work with staff and other volunteers at MMFS, but they will also have some “teen” time to talk about humane education, sanctuary ideas, social media filming/tech involvement if desired, animal care of our residents that live here, and also just have some social time with like-minded individuals.

    Who can come?

    Any current 9-12 grade students in the surrounding area. We are a fully inclusive farm that welcomes any and all individuals. We are very LGBQT+ friendly and a safe spot for all. Be kind to all – that is who we are!

    Fee: Suggested Donation of $10/month to help start a scholarship fund for our high school internship program as well as supply vegan snacks!

    How to sign up?

    CLICK HERE

    Any Questions?

    Questions about the program can be directed to Era MacDonald, Executive Director at MMFS @802-448-2377 or email at merrymacfarm@gmail.com

  • Merrymac Farm Sanctuary will be offering a seven week internship for incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors of high school for the summer of 2025. Learn more

  • If you love animals and want to make the world a more compassionate place for all living beings, consider applying for an internship at Merrymac Farm Sanctuary.  Learn more

  • We choose up to 3 schools per year to work with the sanctuary on year-long projects. Learn more