Our Net Zero project is an ambitious climate initiative to bring our annual net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2028, and to expand our education efforts around the climate solutions getting us there. Calculations and modeling indicate that by focusing on buildings, property operations, and farm production, our net emissions have gone steadily down since 2019.

Read our latest Net Zero update.

Lambing Season on the Farm

With nearly 140 lambs born to date and more on the way, it's a busy time on the farm! Get a behind-the-scenes peek at lambing and learn how we keep our flock healthy and safe.

A Sweet Day in the Sugarbush

"Today was one of the best days. We touched bunnies and goats and even got to tap a tree with cool tools." Burlington City & Lake Semester students explored the farm and forest this sugaring season.

Upcoming Programs

Saturday, April 12, 10:00AM–1:00PM: Sheep & Shear Delights

Saturday, April 12, 1–3:00PM:

Pride Hike with Audubon Vermont & Pride Center of Vermont

Wednesday, April 16, 5–6:30PM: Growing an Herbal Tea Garden with Spoonful Herbals

Saturday, April 19, 9:00AM–3:00PM: Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Lambing Clinic

Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27:

Green Mountain Draft Horse Association Beginner Driving Clinic

Sunday, May 4, 1–4:00PM: Dairy Day at the Farm

Tuesday, May 13, 5–7:30PM:

Vermont Education & Environment Network 2025 Spring Gathering

Thursday, May 15, 5–6:30PM: Weed Walk & Nettle Pesto Making with Spoonful Herbals

Saturday, May 17, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Spring Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

Saturday, May 31, 10:30AM–4:00PM:

Pollinator Celebration Day with Vermont Pollinator Working Group, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, and Vermont Bee Lab

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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