Shelburne Farms news & events: A New Year, 2020 Educator Opportunities, and Forest Bathing ?

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Shelburne Farms simply doesn’t exist without people like you. We are deeply grateful for the support of our donors and Farm community and are excited to share that we met our year-end fundraising goals! In 2019, more than 4,200 friends supported the Farm—a wonderful increase over last year. Charitable support makes Shelburne Farms a beautiful place of learning, growth, and inspiration, and a catalyst for exploring how education can shape a sustainable future. We hope you enjoy this glimpse of winter at the Farm Barn along with our thanks. Video by Art Bell.

2020 Professional Learning for Educators

Education for sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Shelburne Farms: education that links knowledge, inquiry, and action to empower students to build healthy communities and a healthier planet. Enrollment is now open for our 2020 workshops and year-long professional learning programs.

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A Reflection on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

School Programs Coordinator Courtney Mulcahy reflects on the experience of working to build an equitable and inclusive organization, and what it has meant for her and the programs she’s part of.

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What is “Forest Bathing?”

We asked Duncan Murdoch, a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, a few questions about “Forest Bathing” walks, which he offers regularly at the Farm.

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Share Shelburne Farms All Year Long

Whether you’re close by or far away, we hope you enjoy these downloadable scenes of the Farm from our 2020 Wall Calendar. Use the images as desktop and mobile wallpaper all year long.

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“We have lived in Shelburne village for more than 20 years, and we still can’t believe our good fortune to have the Farm and its beautiful land available to neighbors and guests. Thank you so very much for your warmth and generosity with us and with everyone who comes to enjoy the magic of the Farm. We are proud to be supporting members.”

–Trina & Dan Webster

Upcoming Programs & Events

Winter Wildlife Wander, Saturday, January 18, 10:00AM–12:00PM
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Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 AM–1:00PM
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Play Date! Winter on the Farm, Saturday, February 1, 9:30AM–1:30PM
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Tuesday, February 4 & 11
(Co-sponsored by Shelburne Farms)
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Forest Bathing, Saturday, February 15, 10:00AM–12:00PM
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How Now Winter Cow?, Saturday, February 15, 10:00AM–12:00PM
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Friday, February 21, 5:00–8:00PM at Burlington City Arts
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Forester for a Day, Saturday, February 22, 10:00AM–12:00PM
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Saturday, February 29, any time between 9:30AM & 1:30PM
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Forest Bathing, Saturday, March 14, 10:00AM–12:00PM

What We’re Following

Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets Anson Tebbetts spent a morning at the Shelburne Farms Dairy. Via WCAX.
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Here & Now explores how New England farmers are using biochar as a tool to combat climate change.
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NPR shares their listeners’ tips for fighting food waste.
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New York City educators encourage high school students to think about the way nutrition intersects with culture, the environment and farming. Via New York Times.
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VTDigger shares the UVM program on sustainable innovation that aims to help students change the world.

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Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit education organization inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future. Based on Abenaki land along the shores of Lake Champlain, our campus is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark.

Shelburne Farms | 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482