Getting to Net Zero by 2028 involves shifts in the whole system of Shelburne Farms – forests and grasslands, dairy, cheesemaking, historic buildings, trails and community activities, and, at our core: education programs that serve thousands of teachers and students each year.

Read our Net Zero update.

Fun Family Activities for Winter Break

It’s school vacation time in our region, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite seasonal activities and recipes to appreciate the land and its many gifts.

Party Meatballs with Soy Maple Glaze

These staff-favorite meatballs from Chef Jackie Major are perfect for feeding a crowd and especially delicious with their sweet and tangy sauce.

Upcoming Programs

Wednesday, February 25, 3:15–4:15PM

It's Milking Time!

Friday, February 27, 10–11:00AM

How Now, Winter Cow?

Friday, February 27, 11:30AM–12:30PM

How Now, Winter Cow?

Saturday, March 7, 10:00AM–12:00PM

Sugarbush Sleuths

Monday, March 9, 5–6:30PM

Herbal Care for Menopause with Spoonful Herbals

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

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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