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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to join birding expert Brian O’Toole\, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Through these guided walks\, 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. \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-3/2026-09-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T150046Z
CREATED:20260709T141921Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Workshop | Backyard Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Make your own handmade bouquet alongside our Horticulture Team. Inspired by the slow flower movement to embrace local\, sustainable\, and seasonal flowers\, this hands-on workshop provides tips on growing your own blooms\, emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers and encourages everyone to see the beauty in their own backyard.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/backyard-blooms
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T125051Z
CREATED:20260709T143905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125051Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to join birding expert Brian O’Toole\, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Through these guided walks\, 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. \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-3/2026-09-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T145434Z
CREATED:20260218T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145434Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature! \nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye. \nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/2026-08-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nature-Studio-web.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260813T152907Z
CREATED:20260204T182016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T152907Z
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SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Monarch Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly and experts from Kansas State University for a hands-on field study to safely record\, tag\, and release monarch butterflies throughout Grace Farms 80 acres of landscape. \nLearn how to net\, tag\, and record Monarchs in a way that supports the best outcome for healthy butterflies to survive migration\, winter\, the flight north in late spring\, and successful reproduction in late summer. This workshop ends with a cup of our butterfly pea flower tea and a culinary treat in the Commons. \nOver the past few decades\, monarch butterfly populations have declined by close to 90%. As a participant of the Kansas State University’s Monarch Watch program\, Grace Farms has been working to increase the Monarch habitat and this summer we will be participating in the Monarch Watch tagging program. \nRecommended for ages 12 and up. Due to uneven terrain for the field portion of the workshop\, strollers\, walkers and wheelchairs are not recommended.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/learning-with-nature-monarch-migration
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T140945Z
CREATED:20260203T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140945Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Discovery Week
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to explore the River Building and its surrounding habitats during this summer break program. Engage in a variety of activities inspired by the history of the landscape and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Recommend for ages 5+ with adult caregivers. \nSummer Discovery Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 18 through Friday\, August 21. Registration is free and included with daily admission.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week-2026/2026-08-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260219T203230Z
CREATED:20260219T203229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203230Z
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SUMMARY:Magnifying Small Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, the tiniest insects play the biggest role in our ecosystem! \nDiscover the hidden world of caterpillars\, butterflies\, and other extraordinary insects that call Grace Farms home. Families are invited to use powerful magnifying tools\, field equipment\, and high-resolution micrography to get a closer look at the extraordinary natural world around us. \nRecommended for ages 5+ with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/magnifying-small-wonders-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T140945Z
CREATED:20260203T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140945Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Discovery Week
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to explore the River Building and its surrounding habitats during this summer break program. Engage in a variety of activities inspired by the history of the landscape and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Recommend for ages 5+ with adult caregivers. \nSummer Discovery Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 18 through Friday\, August 21. Registration is free and included with daily admission.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week-2026/2026-08-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T140945Z
CREATED:20260203T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140945Z
UID:10011328-1787133600-1787148000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Summer Discovery Week
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to explore the River Building and its surrounding habitats during this summer break program. Engage in a variety of activities inspired by the history of the landscape and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Recommend for ages 5+ with adult caregivers. \nSummer Discovery Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 18 through Friday\, August 21. Registration is free and included with daily admission.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week-2026/2026-08-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T140945Z
CREATED:20260203T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140945Z
UID:10011327-1787047200-1787061600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Summer Discovery Week
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to explore the River Building and its surrounding habitats during this summer break program. Engage in a variety of activities inspired by the history of the landscape and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Recommend for ages 5+ with adult caregivers. \nSummer Discovery Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 18 through Friday\, August 21. Registration is free and included with daily admission.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week-2026/2026-08-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T145434Z
CREATED:20260218T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145434Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature! \nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye. \nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/2026-08-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nature-Studio-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170517Z
CREATED:20260205T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170517Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape to experience the beauty of summer in full bloom. Immersive and laid-back\, this walk invites you to notice the shifting signs of the season and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way\, explore the purpose and interconnectedness of surrounding ecosystems\, and consider our role in sustaining and enriching them. \nThis walk includes uneven terrain not suitable for strollers\, wheelchairs\, or walkers. Please dress accordingly. Walk begins promptly at 11 am. Please arrive at least five minutes beforehand. Rain or shine.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-stroll/2026-08-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T145434Z
CREATED:20260218T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145434Z
UID:10011396-1785837600-1785844800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature! \nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye. \nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/2026-08-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170517Z
CREATED:20260205T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170517Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape to experience the beauty of summer in full bloom. Immersive and laid-back\, this walk invites you to notice the shifting signs of the season and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way\, explore the purpose and interconnectedness of surrounding ecosystems\, and consider our role in sustaining and enriching them. \nThis walk includes uneven terrain not suitable for strollers\, wheelchairs\, or walkers. Please dress accordingly. Walk begins promptly at 11 am. Please arrive at least five minutes beforehand. Rain or shine.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-stroll/2026-07-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T145434Z
CREATED:20260218T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145434Z
UID:10011394-1784628000-1784635200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature! \nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye. \nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/2026-07-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nature-Studio-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260204T203142Z
CREATED:20260204T203142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T203142Z
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SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Edimental Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:Transform your backyard into an edible landscape. Learn how to prepare\, plant\, and care for edimentals — ornamental plants that are also delicious. Focused on fruits that thrive locally\, including apples\, crabapples\, plums\, pears\, and peaches\, this hands-on workshop explores site selection\, varieties\, and seasonal care. \nAfterwards\, enjoy a fruit dessert bite and bring home a guide of recommended cultivators and varieties developed by the Grace Farms Horticulture Team. \nThis workshop takes place rain or shine. Please dress comfortably for time spent both indoors and outdoors. Not designed for strollers\, or people who are not independently mobile.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/learning-with-nature-edimental-fruit-trees
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T145434Z
CREATED:20260218T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T145434Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature! \nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye. \nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/2026-07-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nature-Studio-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260624T174041Z
CREATED:20260212T153108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T174041Z
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SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Tomato Loves Basil
DESCRIPTION:Discover the delicious world of tomatoes — from heirlooms to hybrids — and learn which varieties will thrive best in your garden. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin will share his favorite picks and provide expert growing tips including all you need to know about planting\, pruning\, and harvesting at peak flavor. \nCap off the experience with a small seasonal treat of a caprese skewer\, then take home your choice of a tomato or basil plant to jump-start your summer garden. \nThis program takes place rain or shine; please dress comfortably for time spent both indoors and outdoors.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/learning-with-nature-tomato-loves-basil
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183944Z
CREATED:20260309T144100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T183944Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/James-Florio-Workshop-update.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170517Z
CREATED:20260205T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170517Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape to experience the beauty of summer in full bloom. Immersive and laid-back\, this walk invites you to notice the shifting signs of the season and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way\, explore the purpose and interconnectedness of surrounding ecosystems\, and consider our role in sustaining and enriching them. \nThis walk includes uneven terrain not suitable for strollers\, wheelchairs\, or walkers. Please dress accordingly. Walk begins promptly at 11 am. Please arrive at least five minutes beforehand. Rain or shine.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-stroll/2026-06-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Summer-Stroll-2026-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T135139Z
CREATED:20260504T153808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T135139Z
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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-2/2026-05-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Birdwatching.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T135139Z
CREATED:20260504T153808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T135139Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T135139Z
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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-2/2026-05-09
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T155127Z
CREATED:20250501T182507Z
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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\nWith Every Fiber Exhibit 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T160610Z
CREATED:20250613T193409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160610Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Grace Farms | Dianne Reeves with Romero Lubambo
DESCRIPTION:Dianne Reeves\, one of the world’s preeminent jazz vocalists\, will perform a program of beautiful duets alongside Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo. Reeves\, a five-time Grammy winner has recorded with award-winning orchestras and producers\, while Lubambo \, who has worked with artists including saxophonist James Carter — who performed at Grace Farms in 2024 — will create an unforgettable evening of artistry and improvisation\, set against the picturesque backdrop of a flourishing spring landscape. \n(75 minute performance\, no intermission) \nAbout Dianne Reeves\nJazz vocalist Dianne Reeves is a five-time GRAMMY winner. As a result of her virtuosity\, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings\, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings — a Grammy first in any vocal category. \nReeves has recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She has also recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the first vocalist to ever perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall. \nFeatured in George Clooney’s six-time Academy Award nominated Good Night\, and Good Luck\, Reeves won the Best Jazz Vocal Grammy for the film’s soundtrack. In 2022\, Reeves was the featured vocalist on the soundtrack of The Woman King starring Viola Davis. She has toured throughout the world in a variety of contexts including “Sing the Truth\,” a musical celebration of Nina Simone also featuring Angelique Kidjo and Lizz Wright. And she has performed at the White House on multiple occasions. \nReeves’ most recent release Beautiful Life\, features Gregory Porter\, Robert Glasper\, Lalah Hathaway and Esperanza Spalding. Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington\, Beautiful Life won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Reeves was a mentor in the Rolex Mentor & Protégé Arts Initiative. She is also the recipient of honorary doctorates from the Berklee College of Music and The Juilliard School and has been designated a Jazz Master by The National Endowment for the Arts — the highest honor the United States bestows on jazz artists. \nIn April 2025 Reeves will join\, among others\, Arturo Sandoval\, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Herbie Hancock in Abu Dhabi for International Jazz Day Festivities. Later this summer she will record an album with Branford Marsalis in what will be a tribute to the legendary John Coltrane / Johnny Hartman recording. \n  \nMusic at Grace Farms\nExperience Grace Farms’ distinctive\, daylit acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary\, against the backdrop of 80 acres of natural landscapes. Season highlights include a recital by internationally acclaimed cellist and 19-time GRAMMY® winner Yo-Yo Ma\, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell\, and a special recital by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence and GRAMMY®-winning Canadian cellist Arlen Hlusko. \n  \nPlease note: On-site parking is limited. Once capacity is reached\, visitors will be directed to Oakridge Commons (600 Oakridge Commons\, South Salem\, NY 10590)\, a nearby lot\, for complimentary parking and shuttle service to Grace Farms. Shuttle service will also be available from the New Canaan Train Station. Doors open at 3:45 pm.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-dianne-reeves-with-romero-lubambo
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20250827T194129Z
CREATED:20250716T185350Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Workshops by Kimberly Kelly | Berry Fruit Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by the new\, berry plantings recently installed in the Grace Farms Garden and learn the basics of growing these fruits at home. Understand the process from start to finish\, beginning with plant choice\, garden preparation and management\, all the way to harvesting and preservation. \nNature Workshops by Kimberly Kelly invite adults of all experience to learn about the various cultural practices that rely on nature\, including flower bouquets\, the impact of seeds\, permaculture\, and holiday décor. \nAbout Kimberly Kelly\n \nGrace Farms Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, brings over 25 years of experience to Grace Farms. During her career\, she has fostered inclusive and meaningful ways to connect the public to the natural world\, through horticulture\, ecology\, and regenerative land-use practices using both formal and informal educational programs. \nKimberly currently serves as member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Master Gardener Association and is the President of the Board of Director of the International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers. She has also served on local and statewide land-use boards including Inland Wetlands and Water Course Commission and the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission. Kimberly has worked for leading educational and conservation organizations including the University of Connecticut’s (UCONN) Cooperative Extension System where she was a Master Gardener Coordinator and Instructor\, as well as the State Junior Master Gardener Coordinator. She was the Horticultural Director at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) at Goodwin State Forest’s Education and Conservation Center before moving on to the Connecticut Science Center where she was the Horticulture and Butterfly Encounter Manager. Her experience ranges from designing and managing large and small ecological landscapes\, green roof systems\, tropical greenhouses filled with butterflies\, and creating and delivering environmental educational programs for all age groups. \nShe has earned numerous certifications including Pace University’s Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) and University of Connecticut’s Advanced Master Gardener certification.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-workshops-berry-fruit-gardening
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260305T163728Z
CREATED:20250501T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T163728Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Lectures with Concert | Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. \nPlease note: On-site parking is limited. Once capacity is reached\, visitors will be directed to Oakridge Commons\, a nearby lot offering complimentary parking and shuttle service to Grace Farms. Shuttle service will also be available from the New Canaan Train Station. If you have accessibility needs or would like assistance planning your visit\, please contact us at info@gracefarms.org.  \nTickets for Grace Farms events are available exclusively through gracefarms.org. Grace Farms does not authorize the sale or resale of tickets through any third-party websites or vendors. Tickets purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to be valid and may be refused entry. \n\n  \nJoin Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, a writer of “rare grace\,” for her talk\, “What does the earth ask of us?” \nKimmerer weaves together indigenous wisdom\, science\, and profound spiritual insight to reimagine our connection to the living world. Drawing from her background as both a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation\, Kimmerer invites all of us to understand ecological systems with gratitude\, mutual respect\, and interconnectedness\, allowing us to recognize the entire natural world as worthy of care. \nHer talk will be followed by a chamber music concert performed by a flute quartet featuring Alex Sopp\, flute; Simone Porter & Owen Dalby\, violins; Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt\, viola; and Arlen Hlusko\, cello. In response to Kimmerer’s work\, this musical program\, curated by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko\, features composers who often derive musical inspiration from their relationships with nature. \n\nSchedule: \n3 – 3:45 pm\nDr. Robin Wall Kimmerer delivers Grace Farms Lecture \n3:45 – 4 pm\nIntermission \n4 – 5 pm\nChamber Music Performance \n\nBegin your Grace Farms Lecture experience with a Permaculture Workshop\, led by Grace Farms’ Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly from 1:30 – 2:30 pm on Saturday\, March 7th. Register separately. \n  \nPlease note: On-site parking is limited. Once capacity is reached\, visitors will be directed to Oakridge Commons\, a nearby lot offering complimentary parking and shuttle service to Grace Farms. Shuttle service will also be available from the New Canaan Train Station. If you have accessibility needs or would like assistance planning your visit\, please contact us at info@gracefarms.org.  \n\n  \n\nAbout Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\n \nRobin Wall Kimmerer is a mother\, scientist\, decorated professor\, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World\, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants and Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses. She lives in Syracuse\, New York\, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology\, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-lectures-robin-wall-kimmerer
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTSTAMP:20250812T190618Z
CREATED:20250701T151606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T190618Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Permaculture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Begin your Grace Farms Lecture experience with a Nature Workshop\, led by Grace Farms’ Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly designed to complement Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer‘s lecture. \nExplore the basics of permaculture\, with a focus on rain gardens and bioswales\, and how you can apply the learnings in your own landscape.\n\nFollowing the workshop\, join us for a Grace Farms Lecture delivered by Robin Wall Kimmerer\, a writer of “rare grace” that offers powerful and poetic explorations of how human beings connect with nature and one another. Register
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/workshop-nature
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260217T181608Z
CREATED:20250501T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181608Z
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SUMMARY:Journey into the World of Tea | White and Green Teas
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Pavilion to explore and taste the differences between the white and green teas. \nLed by Tea Expert Frank Kwei\, this tranquil and in-depth exploration of tea offers guests a taste of notable varietals from cultures around the world\, with demonstrations and more. \n  \nAbout Frank Kwei\nFrank currently serves in the role of Tea Expert and Educator focusing on special projects and tea programs at Grace Farms. He has been with Grace Farms Foundation since its inception\, starting as the Director of Hospitality where he served as a welcoming ambassador for Grace Farms. In that role\, he often provided a first introduction to Grace Farms and its work by pausing over tea in the Pavilion\, a reflective space in the River building with 360-degree views of natural landscapes. \nIn his current role\, Frank is Grace Farms’ resident Tea Expert\, where he welcomes the public with a simple cup of tea and invites them into a deeper appreciation of the intentionality of SANAA’s architecture and the impact of the Foundation’s work to advance good in the world. \nBefore joining Grace Farms\, Frank co-founded and managed a boutique tea company based in Brooklyn\, New York\, and spent several years focused on the sourcing and supply chains for tea ingredients. Frank has brought that experience to the Foundation’s work on ethical and sustainable supply chains across sectors\, including tea\, coffee\, food\, and architecture. Frank hosts a wide variety of tea education programs on the vast world of tea\, its history\, and on the ethical and sustainable production of tea and coffee. This serves as a critical entry point to educating people about ethical and sustainable supply chains in other fields.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-white-and-green-teas-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260211T160522Z
CREATED:20250502T182528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160522Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Grace Farms | Arlen Hlusko\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Canadian cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko presents a winter recital\, “InCommon Folk\,”  inspired by the idea of community music. Developed for Grace Farms\, this one-of-a-kind program offers an exploration into how music responds to the trials and tribulations of life\, and helps bring people together in community. \nWith music spanning Appalachian folk songs\, German hymns\, jazz standards\, and thoughtful improvisations\, this moving program weaves familiar tunes with pieces not yet heard— and old favorites shared in surprising new ways. At the heart of the evening is the world premiere of Wilton Songs\, a new three-movement suite for solo cello by Pulitzer Prize finalist Timo Andres\, commissioned by Grace Farms and written for Hlusko. \nProgram \nTraditional\, arr Frankie Carr: Improvisation on Little Birdie\nMark Summer: Lo\, How a Rose E’er Blooming\n*Timo Andres: Wilton Songs \n\nFrankie and Johnny\nPoor Stranger\nTen Thousand Miles\n\nTraditional/Charles A Tindley\, arr Kenji Bunch: We Shall Overcome \nMeredith Monk: Cello Talk\nPaul V Cortez: Lotus Petals Unfolding\n*Traditional\, arr Frankie Carr: Scarborough Fair\n*Irving Berlin\, arr Arlen Hlusko: Blue Skies\nColeridge-Taylor Perkinson: Lamentations: Black/Folk Song Suite\nIII. Calvary Ostinato \nTraditional\, arr Arlen Hlusko: Shenandoah\nGeorge Crumb: Sonata for Solo Cello \n\nFantasia\nTema pastorale con variazioni\nToccata\n\n—intermission— \nZoltán Kodály: Solo Sonata for Cello\, Op 8\nI. Allegro maestoso ma appassionato\nAndrea Casarrubios: SEVEN\n*Woody Guthrie\, arr Frankie Carr: This Land \n*world premiere \n(75 min performance\, 15 min intermission) \nAbout Arlen Hlusko\nHailed for her “sublime cello prowess” (Take Effect)\, “absorbing originality” (Gramophone)\, and “mesmerizing beauty” (NY Music Daily)\, internationally acclaimed Canadian cellist Arlen Hlusko is a dynamic artist who has performed as soloist and chamber musician across North & South Americas\, Asia\, and Europe. She is “capable of playing with great delicacy but also fearlessness; regardless of the character of the material\, she executes it with authority and conviction […] and open-hearted expression is present throughout” (Textura). Cellist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars sextet (extolled by the New York Times for “combining the power and punch of a rock band with the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble”)\, Arlen regularly performs with other ensembles\, including Manhattan Chamber Players\, The Knights\, and Dolce Suono Ensemble\, and is a member of the Harry Chapin Band and recent alumna of the Curtis Institute of Music and Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect. \nIn 2025-6\, she will be the inaugural musician “Artist-in-Residence” at Grace Farms in New Canaan\, CT. Interested in a wide array of music\, she has collaborated closely with artists from Jordi Savall to Midori to Meredith Monk to David Byrne\, and is a Grammy-award winner for her collaboration with The Crossing\, as well as a laureate of several competitions. Arlen has been featured on CBC’s “30 Under 30\,” and is a Larsen Artist. She has debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, BBC Concert Orchestra\, and the Calgary Philharmonic\, among others\, and has been invited to several pre-eminent chamber music festivals\, including Spoleto USA\, Tippet Rise\, Bay Chamber Concerts\, and Music from Angel Fire. Committed to using her music to connect with and serve her community\, Arlen founded her own interactive chamber music concert series\, Philadelphia Performances for Autism\, and is involved with numerous communities\, including Carnegie Hall’s “Musical Connections” at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-arlen-hlusko
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Arts,Music
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