“Education is at the heart of who I am, and I still believe that it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to transform society." Shelburne Farms Executive Vice President and Program Director Megan Camp was honored with the 2025 University of Vermont Alumni Achievement Award.

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Meet the Leaders Transforming School Meals

School nutrition leaders nationwide joined our Farm to School Leadership Academy to reimagine school meals with local food and classroom-community connections.

Understanding Climate Change Through Birds & Soundmapping

Educator and avid birder Camie Thompson shares how she uses ornithology and sound maps as lenses for learning about climate change and local ecology.

Upcoming Programs

Thursday & Friday, October 9 &10: Climate Creative Kickoff*

Monday, October 13, 5–6:30PM: Autumn Bitter Root Remedies with Spoonful Herbals

October 15, 9:45AM–1:30PM: Cultivating Pathways to Sustainability Kickoff Summit*

Saturday, October 18, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Fall Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 10:00AM–4:00PM:

Terrific Tractors & Other Cool Machines

Saturday–Tuesday, October 18–21: ABCs of Farm-Based Education*

Saturday, October 25, 12–2:00PM: Fall Pasture Walk (free)

Saturday, October 25, Clinic 9–10:00AM; open courses 10:00AM–12:00PM: Orienteering

Tuesday–Thursday, October 28–30: Farm to School Leadership Academy*

Saturday, November 1, 4:30-6:00PM:

Owls & a Farm Campfire with Outreach for Earth Stewardship

Monday, November 3, 5–6:30PM: Fire Cider with Spoonful Herbals

Saturday, November 8, 10–11:30AM: Pumpkin Treats & Eats

*denotes programs for educators or schools

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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