What a summer! We learned with hundreds of educators this season, shaping a more sustainable and just future around the globe. Thank you to all who are part of this community. Our hearts are full of gratitude and connection.

Save the date to join us for a program in 2025; dates and details are being posted on our website.

Upcoming Programs

Save the date for 2025 professional learning programs, including:

Education for Sustainability Graduate Certificates, multi-year, begins Summer 2025

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Foundations in EFS, July 7–11, 2025

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Cultivating Joy and Wonder, July 14–18, 2025

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Immersion in EFS, July 22–24, 2025

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EFS Leadership Academy, year-long, begins July 29–31, 2025

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What We're Following

The historic Coach Barn, home base for many of our programs, is currently undergoing a major rehabilitation. See what's in store.

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The Vermont Farm to School & Early Childhood Network's Annual Gathering is happening Wednesday, October 9, 1–4:30PM in Rutland, Vermont, open to anyone interested in strengthening food systems education for youth and getting more local food on plates.

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Between 2000 and 2012, Denver converted all its elementary school campuses to green spaces. A new study tracks the economic benefits, reports Grist.

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Watch a behind-the-scenes recap of this summer's Northeast Farm to School Institute kickoff. Applications for next year open in early 2025.

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Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.

The Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools offers professional learning programs and resources for PreK-12 educators. All of our offerings prepare educators to facilitate learning experiences for students using a lens of sustainability. We believe in the power and potential of students to address the world's most pressing issues. We see schooling as a pathway to create healthy and just communities, successful lives, and a more livable world for all. In partnership with students and communities, educators are changemakers.