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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building\, its shapes and designs\, and its ideas. The series asks participants to respond to both the built and the natural environment\, encouraging new ways of thinking. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson\, Open Arts Studio provides a new prompt monthly\, along with materials and guidance for participants to make their responses. \nFor ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-10-2/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-05-16
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-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
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CREATED:20260511T172318Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Works: Beatriz Milhazes “Moon Love Dreaming”
DESCRIPTION:Take a close-up look at Beatriz Milhazes‘ Moon Love Dreaming\, the 108-foot colorful mural spanning the walls of the West Barn. Learn about Milhazes’ process\, the context of her artwork\, as well as the significance of its location. \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-permanent-works-beatriz-milhazes-moon-love-dreaming-3/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk through scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. This walk\, for birdwatchers of all experience levels\, is guided by Brian O’Toole\, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. \n  \nBrian O’Toole serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Ornithological Association. Previously\, he served as a board member for the Greenwich Audubon Society\, was the compiler for the Greenwich-Stamford Christmas Bird Count as well as the paid hawk counter for the Quaker Ridge Hawkwatch for many years. He worked as a naturalist\, camp counselor and store manager at the Greenwich Audubon Center and was a Visitor Services Manager at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Currently he is the Visitor Services Manager at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford\, CT.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-walk-2/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | A Peaceful Garden
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Garden and see what’s growing! \nVisit the Grace Farms Garden and join a Grace Farms Educator or horticulturalist from our team to learn more about the wide variety of plantings\, from fresh vegetables bound for the Commons to pollinator-friendly flowers\, throughout the garden 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-talks-a-peaceful-garden/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: Nests
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the landscape surrounding the River building! \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons\, near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to take a close look at the plants\, animals and birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. Use natural materials to construct a safe and warm nest\, and consult resource books to discover even more about the life flourishing just beyond the glass walls. \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-nests-2-2/2026-05-16
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 with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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