View of Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Shelburne Farms is conserving this critical farm and forest land that lies at the heart of our campus, as part of our Campaign for Shelburne Farms. We invite you to explore the new trails that are part of this project.


Learn more about the Windmill Hill Conservation project.

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Growing Climate Resilience in Schools


Flood artwork, school forests, food justice, and more. Our Climate Resiliency Fellows make a difference in their communities.

Learn more
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Recipe: Summer Tomato Sauce


Peak tomato season is upon us! Make Executive Chef John Patterson's light, fresh sauce to enjoy the bounty.

Get the recipe

Vermont Cheese Week


We're thrilled to be celebrating Vermont Cheese Council's first Vermont Cheese Week, September 7–15! Events are happening all over the state, including plenty of cheese-y things to do every day at Shelburne Farms.


See the week's events.

Upcoming Programs


Monday, September 9, 5:30–7:00PM: The Art & Science of Cheddar Making


Tuesday, September 10, 10:00AM–12:00PM: Cows, Cheese & Tractors!


Tuesday, September 10, 5:30–7:00PM: Make a Cheese Board


Saturday, September 14, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Fall Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide


Saturday, September 14, 9–11:00AM: Pasture Walk


Saturday, September 14, 1–2:00PM: Cheese Sensory Exploration


Monday, September 16, 12:30–2:3-PM:

Thinking Climate Smart on Pastures with UVM Extension


Tuesday, September 17, 6–7:30PM: Owls on the Farm Campfire


Monday, September 23, 5–6:30PM: Autumn Bitter Root Remedies


Thursday, September 26, 5:30PM:

Breeding Barn Adventure Dinner to Benefit Vermont Fresh Network

See our full calendar of events

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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