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Education Impact
Place-Based Education

Burlington City & Lake Students Share Their Environmental "A-ha's"

Burlington students from share what surprised them most when learning from the land and the people who steward it.

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Teaching through COVID-19: Voices from the Climate Resiliency Fellowship, IV

Teachers from our 2019-2020 Climate Resiliency Fellowship offer their thoughts on teaching about climate change – and teaching in general – through COVID-19.

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Have you thanked a bat, today?

Find out what's important and cool about bats in Vermont and beyond, and why their survival is threatened.

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Kohlrabi-Carrot Slaw

Chef John Patterson offers up a recipe using kohlrabi: a crunchy, bright slaw!

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Dress Up Like a Bean Plant

What parts of a plant are essential for it to grow healthy and strong? Find out from Cat as she dresses up like a bean plant.

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Planting in the Market Garden

What does planting actually look like in our Market Garden? There's more to it than just tucking seeds in the ground. Take a look at recent planting project.

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Farm to School Action Planning

Action plans allow a school team to integrate Farm to School within larger school priorities, looking at opportunities in the classroom, cafeteria, and community. Learn more.

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Compost Cake - A Project Seasons Activity

We're sharing this favorite activity from our publication, Project Seasons, to dive deeper into the fascinating topic of compost!

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Teaching through COVID-19: Voices from the Climate Resiliency Fellowship, III

Teachers from our 2019-2020 Climate Resiliency Fellowship offer their thoughts on teaching about climate change – and teaching in general – through COVID-19.

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The Fab Five: What Plants Need to Grow

What are the five essential things that plants need to grow healthy and strong? Follow Cat in the Education Garden and find out!

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1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 

Telephone: 802-985-8686

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