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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-11/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
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CREATED:20250610T152743Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. After the journey\, junior explorers can collect a butterfly stamp! \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
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SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Start a Beehive
DESCRIPTION:Learn everything you need to know about starting a beehive in your backyard. This lecture and workshop\, which highlights community agriculture\, will cover the basics of beginner beekeeping\, from the essential equipment\, hive location\, tools\, methods and sourcing your bees. \nLearning with Nature\nAn evolution of our gardening workshops\, this series invites all generations to see nature at work with Kimberly Kelly\, Director of Horticulture. Through guided walks\, Garden visits\, and indoor instruction\, connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit\, the vibrant life that’s a part of it\, and our role in maintaining and adding to it. This summer\, Kimberly brings us meaningful ways to connect with the natural world by teaching participants to plant gardens\, manage beehives\, notice the life of butterflies and dragonflies\, and increase biodiversity in the landscape.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/learning-with-nature-start-a-beehive
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
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CREATED:20250527T143616Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Peaceful Garden
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Garden for a 15-minute guided look at what’s growing in our many beds. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-peaceful-garden/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: Incredible Insects
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the hundreds of insects\, as well as arachnids and worms\, that can be found in the Grace Farms landscape by examining preserved specimens\, life-cycle models\, books\, and other resources. Learn about how these crawling\, flying\, and jumping critters are beneficial to the environment! \nUse binoculars to get a close-up look at the landscape before venturing out to the trails to explore on your own. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-incredible-insects/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T143000
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CREATED:20250527T151039Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Timber
DESCRIPTION:Timber\, one of the most ubiquitous building materials\, is used extensively throughout the River building. Learn about our current project to replace the timber fascia that wraps around the building\, as well as the international efforts to combat illegal logging and the Design for Freedom Movement. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-timber/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Grace Farms Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-5/2025-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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