Shelburne Farms | Educating for a Sustainable Future

The Sustainability Academy, our partner in Burlington, VT

"Sustainability is another word for justice — for what is just is sustainable, and what is unjust is not."

— Matthew Fox

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Cheddar & Maple Syrup for Your Holidays

Enjoy our cheddar, maple syrup, and other farm products for your holiday table or gift-giving. Share this magical place and its purpose.

Order cheddar, syrup, and farm products
Educators, learn and grow with us online!

Discover new opportunities in education for sustainability, outdoor learning, and farm to school.

Check out our online learning opportunities
Rise to the Challenge!

Help us raise $500,000 in new and increased gifts by Dec. 31, 2020, and Shelburne Farms will receive an additional $250,000!

The Robert W. Wilson 2020 Challenge

Due to increased use of our trails during COVID, we are not permitting dogs to visit the farm this fall and winter. Thank you for understanding. Enjoy our trails and Order online for curb-side pickup of farm products and chef-prepared meals. The Farm Store will be closed, Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27. Onsite programs are suspended. See all COVID-19 updates.

For You & Your Students

Inspiring stories, professional learning, and innovative teaching ideas for educators

Celebrating Our Roots: Amplifying Who We Are

4th grade teacher Aziza Malik, one of our teacher alumni, organized a collaborative recipe book project to include and reflect her school's diverse community.
De-Colonizing Your Thanksgiving Curriculum

How can educators help students approach this national holiday using multiple perspectives and critical thinking? (blog and recording of original online workshop)
Charting the Future: Burlington City & Lake Semester

What can project-based, real-world learning and problem-solving look like for high school students? Burlington City and Lake offers a model.

For You or Your Family

At-home and virtual activities for learners of all ages

A Journey from Sheep to Sweater

Did you know that Shelburne Farms has a flock of 60 sheep? But how do you get from a white woolly sheep to a warm, cozy sweater?
How is Butter Made?

Watch and learn how to make butter - all you need is some heavy cream, a jar, a song, and some friends!
Harvesting & Drying Herbs in the Education Gardens

Here's how we harvest and dry the herbs in our Education Gardens, and ideas to put them to good use all winter long.

Farm Blog

Stories and updates from around the Farm

With Gratitude from our Staff

Staff share what they are grateful for in this year of challenges. Thank you for making it all possible.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Walnuts

When combined with sweet maple syrup and salty bacon, Brussels sprouts become a great fall staple dish!
Fire Cider: Food as Medicine

Fire Cider is a simple preparation made with ingredients you most likely already have stocked in your pantry. Prepare your own to help ward off the flu season.

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