Spend five rich days (July 17–July 21) with colleagues from around the country at an informative and restorative experience that will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of Education for Sustainability (EFS). This program is held at Shelburne Farms and is part conference, part workshop, part retreat.

Designed to be dynamic and democratic, Foundations in EFS offers teachers the time and space to develop projects of personal interest while learning from colleagues and other leaders in the field of Education for Sustainability. Interactive sessions feature a blend of individual work time, peer-to-peer feedback, resource sharing, hands-on learning experiences, and large and small group discussions.

Education for Sustainability links knowledge, inquiry, and action so that students are empowered to create positive change now, and carry this activism into their adult lives. It supports students so that they can strive for, and thrive in, a more sustainable future. This professional learning program is best suited for PreK–12 practicing educators, though all types of educators are welcome.