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A Journey from Sheep to Sweater

Did you know that Shelburne Farms has a flock of 60 sheep? But how do you get from a white woolly sheep to a warm, cozy sweater?

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Shearing Our Flock of Farmyard Sheep

Watch our Children's Farmyard flock get sheared and learn about the equipment and process!

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Make a Snowflake - A Project Seasons Activity

In the spirit of winter, we're sharing this favorite activity from our publication, Project Seasons, to help you appreciate the beauty of snowflakes!

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Winter Wildlife Detectives: Print, Pattern & Place

Use the “3 P’s” of tracking — Print, Pattern, and Place — when creating your own story of the secretive lives of wild animals!

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Winter Wildlife Detectives: Animal Clues!

Wild animals are quick, sneaky, and often hard to find out on the land — but they often leave behind signs or clues that they’ve been around!

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Winter Wildlife Detectives: Who’s Out There?

Investigate which animals are active in the cold months, and which take a long winter's nap.

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Lambing Time!

Get a peek behind the scenes of lambing season, and learn about some of the tools and strategies we use to keep our lambs and their moms healthy and safe.

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Discover Maple Sugaring at Shelburne Farms

Join educators Jed and Cat as they introduce you to the sugarbush and the sugarhouse as you discover the story of sap to syrup!

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Craft Ideas from Winter Gifts Program

Have fun with your kids creating these simple gifts using found and recycled materials near you. These ideas are borrowed from our Winter Gifts program.

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1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, Vermont 05482 

Telephone: 802-985-8686

An education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. 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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