Windmill Hill Conservation, Beet Dip, and a Seed Scavenger Hunt

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Windmill Hill, a beautiful and agriculturally important area of Shelburne Farms, is now permanently protected. On August 14, we conserved these 66 acres with the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and Vermont Land Trust to create the largest block of conserved farm and forest land on the property.

Bright red beet dip and assorted vegetables displayed on an outdoor wooden table

Recipe: Beet Hummus

With its vibrant pink hue, there’s no camouflaging the star ingredient in this recipe. And, playing with colors is a great way to encourage kids to try new foods.

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Adults kneel on a forest floor inspecting small green maple saplings

Seed Scavenger Hunt

An activity for learners of all ages to consider different types of seeds, and how they get where they need to go.

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Last Call for

Membership Summer!

As a nonprofit, we depend on the support of people like you. Through September, become a member or renew your support, and you could win a monthly prize drawing, including a $250 gift certificate to Shelburne Farms.

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Upcoming Programs

Wednesday, September 10, 5:30PM:

Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner with Vermont Cheese Council

Monday–Saturday, September 15–20: Climate Farm School for Farm-Based Educators*

Friday–Sunday, September 19–21:

Rooted Together, a Fall Gathering for Farm-Based Educators*

Saturday, September 20, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Summer Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

Saturday, October 4, 10:00AM–5:00PM: 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Rocks!

Sunday, October 5, 5:30–7:00PM: Abenaki Campfire with Chief Don Stevens

Wednesday, October 8, 5:45–7:00PM: Good Night, Farmyard

Wednesday, October 8, 6–7:30PM: A Conversation with Paul Hawken

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

*denotes programs for educators or schools

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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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