Holiday Open House and Night Hike

December is peak migration time for the Canada Goose, which the wildlife sanctuary was designed to protect. Thousands of geese come to Merkle every year. Witness this event during the holiday open house and enjoy nature crafts, a reptile and amphibian program, an owl prowl and refreshments.

NOTE: The bridge on Fenno Rd. is closed, and there is a detour to Merkle. Instead of taking a left onto St. Thomas Church road, continue on Croom road. Turn left on Nottingham Rd. and another left onto Fenno Rd. Follow the road to the barricades (ignore bright orange signs) and turn right into Merkle. There are also brown signs that will direct you to Merkle.