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SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. \nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-2-2-2/2025-07-03
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-3/2025-07-03
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-54-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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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. \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-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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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-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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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-12/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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