Teaching Stewardship,

The three-pronged approach:

1. Professional Development

for Educators

Shelburne Farms takes the lead on this program, in collaboration with the park and other partners, to offer educators multiple opportunities to engage; from 1/2 day gatherings to year-long workshops, such as Forest for Every Classroom and PEC Boots to Boats Learning Adventure for Educators.

2. Collaboratively Developed

and Facilitated Curriculum

Incorporating Park Resources

Park staff work with teachers and community partners to create an array of experiences for students to learn about conservation stewardship through the park's variety of ecosystems, art collection, historical significance and present-day practices that focus on sustainability.

3. Embedded Support for Place-based Education at Local Schools

The Park shares a place-based education coordinator position with the local middle and high school. This position works to facilitate opportunities for students to practice stewardship in service to their school and local communities through interdisciplinary, project- based learning. In addition, this allows for year-round student engagement through the development and implementation of park-based summer internships and work opportunities for high school and college students.