Since 1890, the Farm Barn has been the center of Shelburne Farms and the breathtaking building that first welcomes people to this campus. Now, thanks to a recently awarded Save America’s Treasures grant, we will be able to restore its historic courtyard walls.  

Learn more about the Farm Barn restoration project.

Learning from the Forest

Educators are getting students curious about the natural world and building a shared sense of responsibility for its care.

Sun to Cheese 101

We talk a lot about the "Sun to Cheese" story. But what does it mean, and how does sunlight become the tasty cheddar we all enjoy?

Upcoming Programs

Sunday, September 29, 4–6:00PM:

An Afternoon with the Vermont Cheddar Project at Plymouth Cheese

Thursdays through October 17, 9:45–10:30AM: Farmyard Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 1–3:00PM:

Pride Hike with Audubon Vermont & Pride Center of Vermont

Sunday, October 6, 6–7:00PM: Good Night, Farmyard

Saturday, October 19, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Fall Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 10:00AM–4:00PM:

Terrific Tractors & Other Cool Machines

Monday, October 21, 5–6:30PM: Fire Cider with Spoonful Herbals

Saturday, October 26, 1–3:00PM:

Growing the Peecycling Movement with Rich Earth Institute

Sunday, October 27, 9:00AM–12:00PM: Orienteering

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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