Did you know it takes forty gallons of maple sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup? Join educators Jed and Cat as they introduce you and your family to our sugarbush, explore our sugarhouse, and share the story of sap to syrup. Photo by Anne-Marie Littenberg.

Upcoming Programs

The Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools is now enrolling our summer 2023 professional learning programs for educators!

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Saturday, March 18, 9:00AM–3:00PM: Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Lambing Clinic

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Saturday–Sunday, March 25–26, 10:00AM–2:00PM: Vermont Maple Open House Weekend

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Thursday, March 30, 5–6:30PM: Menopause: Herbal Care for the Waning Womb with Spoonful Herbals

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Saturday, April 8, 1–3:00PM: Pride Hike: Co-hosted by Shelburne Farms, Audubon Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont

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Saturday, April 8, 9:00AM–12:00PM: Spring Forest Bathing: shinrin-yoku

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Saturday, April 29, 1–2:00PM: 'Urine My Garden' in partnership with Rich Earth Institute

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Seeking summer programming for a teen in your life? Spaces remain in our Beyond the Barn summer camp! This overnight, week-long experience for high school aged campers offers the chance to learn alongside our farmers, gardeners, and naturalists. Please note that all other summer camp offerings for 2023 are full.

What We're Following

Cooks Illustrated explores artisanal American cheddar with help from Shelburne Farms cheesemakers.

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Learn more about a recent collaborative program on the farm, Snow Snakes with Abenaki Chief Don Stevens, and watch the game in action. Via WCAX.

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WCAX followed along as the Shelburne Community School Jr Iron Chef VT team cooked up a mushroom broth ramen during the 15th annual youth culinary competition. The team was coached by Shelburne Farms Educator Hannah Corbin and Executive Chef John Patterson.

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Seven Days explores how providing free meals to all Vermont students is benefiting our school communities and building relationships with local farmers.

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Gastro Obscura delves into how Indigenous maple syrup makers are tapping into tradition to reclaim an ancient craft.

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Seeding hope: how saving the rainforests could prevent the next pandemic. Via ProPublica.

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In search of inspiration for your next great fondue, Tasting Table offers non-traditional cheeses to mix in, including Shelburne Farms cheddar.

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products.

We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators, students, overnight guests, and visitors create a more thriving world. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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