In consideration of permission to participate in Merck Forest and Farmland Center's events and activities:

A. I fully understand and acknowledge that outdoor activities have inherent risks, dangers, and hazards; such hazards may exist during my (our) participation.

B. Participants in such actitivities may result in injury or illness and by allowing my or my children's participation in these activities, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibilities for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the officers, staff, or agents of Merck Forest and Farmland Center, the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, the forces of nature, or other causes.

C. I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive discharge, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Merck Foreset and Farmland Center, its officers, staff and agents, from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, or otherwise which may arise out of my participation in Merck Forest and Farmland Center activities.

Finally, Merck Forest and Farmland Center (MFFC) uses images of its programs and events in a variety of reports, publications, and promotional materials. I hereby consent that any narratives, film, photographs, videotape, or sound recording of a program/event in which I or my children participate in may be used by Merck Forest and Farmland Center in order to document accomplishments, publicize its events, programs, and activities, or in any other ways they see fit.

 I have read the above waiver and release, and by signing it I agree. It is my intent to exempt and relieve Merck Forest and Farmland Center from liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death caused by negligence or any other cause.