"I'm very proud to be a part of this. It's not only the history of Shelburne Farms, it's the history of Shelburne and Vermont. And to be a part of the Institute for Sustainable Schools is where my pride sits. Because that’s what my work is all about."

Nancy Winship Milliken talks about the inspiration, materials, and process behind her art in the newly renovated Coach Barn.

Read more about Nancy's work.

What Are All Those Blue Tubes in the Woods?

It's a question Woodlands Manager Dana Bishop is often asked. Plastic tubing has largely replaced metal buckets for collecting sap. It's very efficient. But it requires maintenance and monitoring, especially when the sap starts flowing!

Legacy Giving for Environmental Stewardship

"Shelburne Farms education mission resonates deeply with my values. I’ve designated a portion of my IRA to help empower students with the knowledge and curiosity needed to lead us toward a more sustainable future."

Upcoming Programs

Saturday, March 7, 10:00AM–12:00PM

Sugarbush Sleuths

Monday, March 9, 5–6:30PM

Herbal Care for Menopause with Spoonful Herbals

Thursday, March 19, 5:30–7:30PM

Gourmet Mushroom Growing with Madcap Mushrooms

Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22, 9:30AM–2:00PM

Vermont Maple Open House Weekend

Monday, March 23, 5–6:30PM

Herbal Support for Spring Rejuvenation & Balanced Immunity with Spoonful Herbals

Saturday, March 28, 9:00AM–12:00PM

Winter Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

Saturday, March 28, 9:00AM–3:00PM

Sheep & Goat Lambing Clinic with the Vermont Sheep & Goat Association

Join Sicilian cookbook author, chef, and educator Fabrizia Lanza for these two new spring programs! 

Saturday, May 9, 10:00AM–12:00PM

Agricultural and Culinary Traditions as Connection to Place:

A Conversation with Fabrizia Lanza

Sunday & Monday, May 10 & 11, 9:00AM–8:00PM

Bridging the Agricultural and Culinary Traditions of Sicily & Vermont

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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