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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 10th annual Earth Day! \nThis fun-filled day offers hands-on activities\, art engagements inspired by nature\, and endless opportunities for interactive learning. Responding to the work of Potawatomi botanist and author\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, who delivers a Grace Farms Lecture in March\, as well as our season’s theme\, We all build\, Earth Day invites you to explore how architecture and connection to the natural world can inspire communities to build and thrive together. \nLearn more about our full schedule of family-friendly experiences hosted throughout the River building and Barns\, and surrounding landscape: \n10 am – 12 pm\nBirdwatching\nCourt Mezzanine\nOver 144 different bird species have been sighted at Grace Farms! Join an expert birder to see and learn about the different species that call Grace Farms home. \n10 am – 4 pm\nOpen Arts Studio | Landscape Collage\nArts Studio\nTaking inspiration from the Plaza’s new seating\, Dancing Trees by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates\, and the freshly sprouting lawn\, design an outdoor space incorporating structures\, plants\, color\, texture\, and wildlife. \n11 am – 4 pm\nMagnifying Small Wonders and Seed Bar\nEast Barn Hall\nExplore the unique characteristics of seeds up close using digital scope and microscopes\, then create a mix to take home\, using seeds harvested onsite. \n12 pm & 3 pm\nAnimal Embassy\nWest Barn Hall\nJoin Animal Embassy to learn about their role as animal rescuers as well as their program\, Heroes of the Animal Kingdom — and discover some incredible facts about a variety of animals! \n1 & 4 pm\nBeneficial Bugs with Educator Patrice Anibal\nLibrary \n2 pm\nNature Talk with Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin\nEducation Path \n3 – 5 pm\nMocktails with Tea Expert Frank Kwei\nPavilion\nTake a break from exploring to sip a delicious tea-based mocktail with Tea Expert Frank Kwei! Surrounded by 360-degree views of the landscape\, enjoy a special mocktail inspired by this year’s Earth Day themes. \nAvailable All Day\nNature Resources in the Library\nWalking trails\nPeace Forest and With Every Fiber exhibits in the West Barn\nFamily-Friendly Games in the Court\nBirdwatch Bingo\nLetter Sticks\nMap
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/we-all-build-earth-day
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Tours,Children & Families,Architecture,Pop-up Talks
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SUMMARY:Shop with a Purpose | Mindful Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Fair Trade Day at Grace Farms with a special pop-up lounge offering tastings of our signature teas and coffees. Enjoy complimentary small bites while you browse our marketplace showcasing ethically sourced products from skilled craftspeople and partnering responsible brands.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/shop-with-a-purpose-mindful-market-at-grace-farms-2026
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Design for Freedom,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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SUMMARY:Photography Intensive with James Florio
DESCRIPTION:How does photography dissolve the boundaries between building and landscape? \nJoin Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence and renowned photographer James Florio for an immersive four-hour photography intensive that deepens your ability to see — and capture — the relationship between land\, light\, and architecture. \nThis extended session includes lunch in the glass-enclosed Commons\, offering time to reflect\, connect\, and continue learning in community. \nThrough a combination of guided instruction\, on-site exploration\, and thoughtful conversation\, investigate how form\, shadow\, and natural surroundings intersect across the River building and landscape. At the conclusion of the workshop\, print and review your photography with Florio. \nPlease bring your own camera.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/photography-intensive-with-james-florio
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Arts,Architecture
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SUMMARY:2027 Design for Freedom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The 2027 Design for Freedom Summit returns to Grace Farms on Wednesday\, March 31\, 2027. \nMore information is coming soon. Please sign up for the Design for Freedom newsletter to stay up-to-date on announcements.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/2027-design-for-freedom-summit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Architecture
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