Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration, a day packed with nature-inspired learning and fun for all ages!
Connect to the natural world by exploring the native landscapes surrounding the double LEED Certified River building, and attend pop-up talks, demonstrations, and experiences led by our knowledgeable educators throughout the day. Grace Farms is a Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (National Wildlife Federation), a Certified Monarch Waystation (Monarch Watch), and a New Canaan Pollinator Pathway Community Parter.
The day’s schedule of programs is inspired by art, architecture, and nature:
10 am – 4 pm Open Arts Studio | Find the Lines
Black Locust Grove
Weave colorful yarn through trees to create a collaborative project with fellow visitors.
10 am – 12 pm Birdwatching with Frank Gallo
Court Mezzanine
Search for the wonderful bird species that call Grace Farms home.
11 am – 1 pm How to Build Bird Boxes with Kimberly Kelly and Michael Poulin
East Barn
Attend demonstrations on how to encourage birds to nest with man made boxes.
12 – 1 pm and 3 – 4 pm Animal Embassy
West Barn Hall
Meet friendly animal ambassadors while celebrating the importance of all living things.
1 – 2 pm and 4 – 5 pm Animal Architecture
Library
Play with architectural materials that provide animals, insects, and birds building materials for their homes.
2 – 5 pm Coneflower Take-Away
East Barn
Visit an Educator to pick up a take-home plant.
3 – 5 pm Tea Mocktails
Pavilion
Sip a nature-inspired tea beverage with Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei.
Available All Day:
Nature Resources in the Library
Walking Trails
Art Exhibitions
Family-Friendly Court Games
Birdwatch Bingo
Letter Sticks
