Programs For Adults

Harvesting young cattail root in our spring Wild Edibles programHarvesting young cattail root in our spring Wild Edibles program The farm offers adult programs throughout the year, exploring topics in farming, natural resources, historic preservation and more. You'll find current listings below.

The PLACE Program, offered in partnership with UVM, is a year-long exploration of the history, culture, and ecology of your Vermont community. Details at link.

Pre-registration required for all programs.

 

  • May to Oct
    11 to 20

    Every Day at the Farm thru Oct. 20, 2013

    Saturday to Sunday, times varyFamily Program, Youth Program, Adult Program

    Property Tours, Children's Farmyard, Walking Trails. Raptors in Residence at the Children's Farmyard, Tuesdays, Thursdays...

  • Jun
    26

    Photography Basics Workshop - Session 2

    Wednesday, 6-9 pmAdult Program

    This is a two session program. Session 1 is June 19; Session 2 is June 26. Join Marshall Webb for a discussion and illustration of the many elements that go into making a great photograph, then go...

  • Jun
    26

    Vermont Farm to School Network Summer Gathering

    Wednesday, Dinner: 5:30pm; Speakers: 7:00pmAdult Program

    Join other FTS enthusiasts for dinner by the lake and words of inspiration at Shelburne Farms. Speakers from UVM's Food Summit, Tamar Adler, author and chef, and Mary Hendrickson, professor and...

  • Jun
    27

    Sustainably Growing Food in the Face of Climate Change -- An Evening with Gary Paul Nabhan

    Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pmAdult Program

    Over the next half century, climate change will dramatically affect which wild food plants can be integrated into edible landscaping and which horticultural crop varieties reach optimum quality in...

  • Jul
    6

    Tour Two Great Country Houses: The Brick House and Shelburne House

    Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pmAdult Program

    Discover the relationship between two generations of American country houses on this special in-depth tour of the Brick House—the Colonial Revival Vermont home of Shelburne Museum founder...

  • Jul
    8 to 12

    Exploring the Ecology of Leadership, Learning, and Change

    Monday to Friday, TBAAdult Program

    A 5-day residential experience, this program is intended for individuals who are interested in exploring new forms of ecological leadership. The program will be organized around the fundamental...

  • Jul
    10

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Jul
    10

    Great American Gardens: Historic, Personal, & Visionary from the 19th to the 21st Century

    Wednesday, 11:30-2:00 pmAdult Program

    A Garden Benefit Lecture and Lunch with Bill Noble As director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy, Bill is fortunate to work with garden...

  • Jul
    13

    Shore Explore

    Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    Wade along some of the Farm's two miles of shoreline with naturalist Walter Poleman and Marshall Webb.  Learn the geological story of the Champlain Valley (and why white lines run through...

  • Jul
    13

    Create a Fresh Flower Arrangement Fit for the Inn

    Saturday, 10:00 am –12:00 pm Adult Program

    Learn how to create amazing arrangements using flowers from Shelburne Farms' own cutting garden. Tour the cutting garden with Market Gardener Josh Carter, and leave with your own floral...

  • Jul
    25

    Bats on the Farm

    Thursday, 7:30-9:00 pmAdult Program

    Mosquitoes getting you down? Come celebrate nature’s best bug zappers!  Learn about the benefits of bats; discuss commonly asked questions on rabies, white nose syndrome and how to have...

  • Jul to Aug
    31 to 2

    Summer Institute on Education for Sustainability

    Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmEducator Workshop, Adult Program

      Education for Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Shelburne Farms and with PreK-12 schools, university, and community partners.   Spend a three rich days...

  • Aug
    1 to 4

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...

  • Aug
    14

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Aug
    15

    Farmers' Dinner on Sheep's Knoll

    Thursday, 6-8 pmAdult Program

    Sample the season's offering with a dinner outdoors on Sheep's Knoll, enjoying spectacular Farm vistas. The menu, prepared by Chef  David Hugo, will feature food raised on the Farm, and...

  • Aug
    19 to 23

    Lake Champlain 5-Day Intensive Watercolor Workshop: In partnership with Shelburne Craft School

    Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    This program is full.  To be put on the waitlist please e-mail Julia Penca...

  • Sep
    11

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Oct
    5

    Tour Two Great Country Houses: The Brick House and Shelburne House

    Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pmAdult Program

    Discover the relationship between two generations of American country houses on this special in-depth tour of the Brick House—the Colonial Revival Vermont home of Shelburne Museum founder...

  • Oct
    9

    Sun to Cheese Tour

    Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pmAdult Program

    June 12th - SOLD OUT, August 14th - SOLD OUT A behind-the-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking! Hear our farmers and cheesemakers explain the process of turning fresh milk into farmhouse...

  • Oct to Nov
    31 to 3

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...


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