Calendar

Dec

11

Winter Wellness with Hands-on Medicine Making with Spoonful Herbals

Wednesday, 5:00–7:00PMAdult Program

Join community herbalists Katherine Elmer and Kara Buchanan to explore key herbal strategies to prevent and relieve symptoms of common winter ailments. Participants will learn how to make...
Dec

21 to 31

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday to Tuesday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

4

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

4

Owl Pellet Detectives

Saturday, 10:00–11:30AMFamily Program, Youth Program

Did you know that dissecting owl pellets is like going on a treasure hunt? Let’s see what we can find hidden in each pellet and look for clues about what owls like to eat! You'll meet live...
Jan

5

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

11

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

11 to 12

Wilderness First Aid Two-Year Certification

Saturday to Sunday, 8:00AM–5:00PM each day with an hour break for lunch (bring your own)Adult Program

Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine taught over two full days (optional on-site accomodations available). If you like to take short trips...
Jan

12

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

17 to 18

Collective Science and Stewardship in the Upper Valley

Friday to Saturday, See event detailsEducator Workshop

New Workshop Series: 3 Place-Based Workshops focused on collective science & stewardship in the Upper Valley. Join us for an exciting new series of place-based workshops focused on ...
Jan

18

Winter Wildlife Wander

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMFamily Program, Youth Program

An adventure for the whole family! We’ll explore the Farms’ winter landscape on foot as we look and listen for clues of winter wildlife in our forests and fields. For ages five and...
Jan

18

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

19

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

25

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Jan

26

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

1

Play Date! Winter on the Farm

Saturday, Anytime between 9:30AM and 1:30PMFamily Program

Call up a friend and make a play date at Shelburne Farms! Explore lots of theme-based, indoor activities at your pace and schedule, with a staff member present for questions. Seating and tables...
Feb

1

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

2

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

8

Lenses on the Land

Saturday, 3:00–10:00PMAdult Program

Ignite your passion for making inspiring and unusual photographs during this afternoon and evening workshop with experienced instruction. The buildings, landscape and coastline of Shelburne Farms,...
Feb

8

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

9

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

15

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

15

Forest Bathing

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMAdult Program

Experience the winter wonderland and connect to nature. Slowly walk and pause amongst the quiet dormant trees, fluttering birds and scurrying animals. Enjoy the stunning beauty on the land...
Feb

15

How Now Winter Cow?

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMFamily Program, Youth Program

Join us for a visit to our cows and sheep to see where they go and what they do during the chilly Vermont winter! For ages five and up; adult chaperone required.
Feb

16

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

21

Brigitta Varadi: Exploring the Invisible's Artist Reception

Friday, 5:00–8:00PMSpecial Event

On view at Burlington City Arts February 21–June 7, 2020. Utilizing sculpture, textile, video and public interventions, Brigitta...
Feb

22

Forester for a Day

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMFamily Program

Put on a hard hat, watch a forester fell a tree, and learn the importance of trees in our lives. Then, work in the woodshop to make a wood product for your home. For ages five and up with...
Feb

22

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

23

Horse-Drawn Rides

Sunday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

29

Horse-Drawn Rides

Saturday, 11:00AM–2:00PM, every half hour. 2:30 & 3:00PM private rides available.Family Program, Special Event

Giddy up on these 20-minute rides from the Welcome Center. All rides are weather-permitting. Horse-drawn sleighs will be used if there is enough snow; a horse-drawn wagon will be used otherwise....
Feb

29

Play Date! Farm & Food Fun

Saturday, Any time between 9:30AM and 1:30PMFamily Program

Call up a friend and make a play date at Shelburne Farms! Enjoy lots of wintery, indoor activities at your own pace and schedule, with a staff member present for questions. Romp around in...
Mar

7

Stories of the Seasons

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMFamily Program

Enjoy wonderful tales of late winter as we read together from some of our favorite children's books. We’ll use each story as the basis for exploration, games, crafts, or songs that will bring each...
Mar

14

Forest Bathing

Saturday, 10:00AM–12:00PMAdult Program

Experience the winter wonderland and connect to nature. Slowly walk and pause amongst the quiet dormant trees, fluttering birds and scurrying animals. Enjoy the stunning beauty on the land...
Mar

22

Photography for Naturalists

Sunday, 8:00AM–3:00PMAdult Program

Learn to harness your camera to become a better naturalist while improving your nature photography. In this day-long winter workshop, we’ll practice blending photography techniques and naturalist...
Jun

4 to 5

Forest to Furniture with the Shelburne Craft School

Thursday to Friday, Thursday, June 4th 9:00AM–7:00PM & Friday, June 5th 9:00AM–5:00PMAdult Program

Throughout the course of the two-day program, you’ll build a rustic table or bench with metal legs out of a piece of slab wood from a tree grown on the Farm. Begin your experience by exploring and...
Jul

13 to 17

Project Seasons for Young Learners: Cultivating Joy & Wonder

Monday to Friday, All dayEducator Workshop

Join us for a week of fun and learning on the Farm while using the Big Ideas of Sustainability to inspire your curriculum with fresh ideas. We’ll use lots of hands-on activities, protocols, and...
Jul

27 to 31

Education for Sustainability: Summer Institute

Monday to Friday, 8:30PM–4:30PM Educator Workshop

Spend five rich days with colleagues from around the country at an informative and restorative institute created to give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of Education for...
Aug

13 to 14

Education for Sustainability: Immersion

Thursday to Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PMEducator Workshop

For those already have a strong foundation in Education for Sustainability and wish to dive deeply into their education for sustainability work, our two-day Immersion will provide you with the...

Events

Calendar