Even in the middle of winter, there's so much going on at Shelburne Farms, and none of it just "happens." It's only your support that keeps the programs interesting and impactful, the animals warm and healthy, and the campus humming and accessible. So we hope you enjoy this quick look at what your generosity makes possible every day here. Come check it out yourself!
Families are having fun
Young and old have enjoyed getting out in the winter air, and also getting their creative on: from woodworking to wool felting. A big thanks to the team at Outreach for Earth Stewardship, who always make things real, exciting, and awe-inspiring by sharing their live birds of prey in many of our programs.
Looking to Spring!
We've been tending to all corners of our working farm as spring approaches, gearing up for the especially busy season ahead.
Inspiring learners on our farm classroom
Experimenting with Wacky Wheels
Creamery Manager Andi Wandt explains, "Every so often when we are hooping, we end up with a little extra curd. We can't let that go to waste! So we've developed a fun and delicious solution: As a creative R&D project, we've been making 10-pound 'Wacky Wheels' and infusing them with various ingredients: coffee, sweet chili peppers, cider. Herbs from the Market Garden may be next! Of course, we had to try some Shelburne Farms maple syrup." (pictured)
Tending to the animals
Farm to School at the Statehouse
February 8 was Farm to School and Early Childhood Awareness Day in the Legislature, and as a lead organization with the Vermont Farm to School and Early Child Network, we invited champions of the movement to share how farm to school is making a difference in their communities.
Read their testimonies and learn about our advocacy efforts this winter.