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SUMMARY:Autumn Harvest Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Families\, join us for an indoor fall picnic! Enjoy a savory menu showcasing seasonal produce harvested from the garden and have some fun with family-friendly activities and educational crafts. \n\nDinner Menu:\nTurkey Shepherd’s Pie (gf)\nGround turkey with peas\, carrots\, and grated tomatoes\, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and Parmesan cheese \nvegetarian option available  \nMaple Acorn Squash (vg) (df)\nRoasted and spiced with a maple glaze \nMesclun Salad\nMesclun greens\, cherry tomatoes\, cucumbers\, and radishes topped with pear vinaigrette \nDessert \n(vg) vegetarian (df) dairy-free (gf) gluten-free
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/autumn-harvest-family-picnic
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Children & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T140000
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SUMMARY:Nature's Classroom | Nature's Palette
DESCRIPTION:Stroll the landscape with our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, to take in the magnificent fall foliage while learning the science behind why trees and plants have such a diverse and eye-catching color palette in the fall. \nAbout Nature’s Classroom\nNature’s Classroom is a monthly program series offering hands-on\, seasonal explorations of the Grace Farms nature preserve to deepen learning\, appreciation\, and connection to the natural world. This series is designed for teens and adults and hosted by Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly. \nAbout Kimberly Kelly\nKimberly Kelly has over 25 years of experience facilitating and educating communities about horticulture and ecology (nature conservation). Formerly at UCONN Extension\, CT DEEP\, and the CT Science Center\, she is a UConn Advanced Master Gardener\, serves as President of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers\, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Master Gardener Association.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/natures-classroom-natures-palette
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20240708T152718Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop | Decorating with Air Plants
DESCRIPTION:Make a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration from living plants and other natural materials with the Grace Farms Garden Team. \nEmphasizing more sustainable ideas for holiday decor\, this workshop will include epiphytes\, the fascinating low-maintenance plants that acquire nutrients and moisture from the air and water around them. \nAbout Gardening Workshops\nOur monthly workshops invite you to explore sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious practices that can benefit plants\, animals\, and the planet. Each hands-on workshop\, designed to align with the season\, is for all levels of experience.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gardening-workshop-decorating-with-air-plants
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241113T143216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T143216Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop | Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how a tiny seed can grow to provide the diversity we see in nature and our gardens? \nGardeners\, join our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, to explore sustainable methods of starting plants from seeds.Learn the importance of saving\, using\, and exchanging your own seeds\, as well as tips for optimal seed selection\, equipment\, timing\, soil blocks\, and more. \nAbout Gardening Workshops\nMonthly gardening workshops at Grace Farms invite you to explore sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious practices that can benefit plants\, animals\, and the planet. Each hands-on workshop\, centered around a season-specific topic\, is for all levels of experience. \nKimberly Kelly\, Director of Horticulture\, 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. Kimberly 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.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gardening-workshop-seed-starting
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241113T144436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T144436Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop | Pruning 101
DESCRIPTION:Understanding when and how to prune is critical to the health of small trees and shrubs. Learn the basics of pruning\, including proper tool use and care\, from Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly\, who will emphasize practices that champion sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious values in gardening. \nAbout Gardening Workshops\nMonthly gardening workshops at Grace Farms invite you to explore sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious practices that can benefit plants\, animals\, and the planet. Each hands-on workshop\, centered around a season-specific topic\, is for all levels of experience. \nKimberly Kelly\, Director of Horticulture\, 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. Kimberly 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.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gardening-workshop-pruning-101
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
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CREATED:20241113T192354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T192355Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop | Soil & Compost
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your knowledge of soils and composts with Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly. Discover how to create and feed soil\, a crucial element of a resilient ecosystem\, and learn about how to make and properly use compost. \nAbout Gardening Workshops\nMonthly gardening workshops at Grace Farms invite you to explore sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious practices that can benefit plants\, animals\, and the planet. Each hands-on workshop\, centered around a season-specific topic\, is for all levels of experience. \nKimberly Kelly\, Director of Horticulture\, 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. Kimberly 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.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gardening-workshop-soil-compost
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241112T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185940Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Design for Freedom Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Design for Freedom Summit has passed. Please click here to register for the 2026 Design for Freedom Summit.\n  \n\nNow is the time to harness the power of the built environment to uphold and support human rights and remove forced and child labor from the building materials supply chain. \nGrace Farms welcomes leaders from the architecture\, engineering\, construction\, tech\, government\, manufacturing\, non-profits\, real estate\, and academic sectors to the Design for Freedom Summit to advance the movement and create true market transformation. \nAttendees will engage with the latest research and technology to actualize the Design for Freedom Principles: to find and address forced labor\, pursue ethical decarbonization\, and prioritize circularity. \nThe 2025 Design for Freedom Summit builds on the momentum of previous years and will deliver inspiration\, hope\, and dignity to build capacity to design and build a more humane future for all. \n\n2025 pilot project announcements • panels • roundtables • tours  jazz breakfast • lunch • cocktail reception\n\nfeatured speakers:\n \n  \nLearn more at designforfreedom.org.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/4th-annual-design-for-freedom-summit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Faith,Justice,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241113T192847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T192850Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Workshop | How to Create a Rain Garden
DESCRIPTION:Rain gardens and bioswales are a wonderfully useful nature-based way to clean and filter water\, prevent unwanted erosion\, and provide an important habitat within your local ecosystem. Tour the bioswales at Grace Farms with a horticultural specialist while learning how to create a rain garden or bioswale to make a positive impact on your environment. \nAbout Gardening Workshops\nMonthly gardening workshops at Grace Farms invite you to explore sustainable\, native-friendly\, and eco-conscious practices that can benefit plants\, animals\, and the planet. Each hands-on workshop\, centered around a season-specific topic\, is for all levels of experience.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gardening-workshop-how-to-create-a-rain-garden
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241205T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T201645Z
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SUMMARY:Members: Spring Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Spring Planting Day! Roll up your sleeves and step into the the Grace Farms Garden with fellow members to prep the garden beds and begin planting for the season ahead. This event is rain or shine. \nThe Grace Farms Garden is home to a variety of organic vegetables\, fruits\, herbs\, brambles\, and native flowering plants that feed our pollinators. It is also the site of educational pop-up talks held throughout the year\, as well as seasonal Gardening Workshops.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/members-spring-planting-day
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20241113T195007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T182028Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration\, a day packed with nature-inspired learning and fun for all ages! \nConnect to the natural world by exploring the native landscapes surrounding the double LEED Certified River building\, and attend pop-up talks\, demonstrations\, and experiences led by our knowledgeable educators throughout the day. Grace Farms is a Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (National Wildlife Federation)\, a Certified Monarch Waystation (Monarch Watch)\, and a New Canaan Pollinator Pathway Community Parter. \nThe day’s schedule of programs is inspired by art\, architecture\, and nature: \n10 am – 4 pm Open Arts Studio | Plant Structures\nArts Studio\nPrint with vegetables to find patterns in your produce. \n10 am – 12 pm Birdwatching with Frank Gallo\nCourt Mezzanine\nSearch for spring birds alongside an expert. \n11 am – 1 pm Bluebird Boxes with Kimberly Kelly\nEast Barn\nA build and learn experience. \n12 – 1 pm and 3 – 4 pm Animal Embassy\nWest Barn Hall\nLearn about Anima Embassy’s rescue efforts. \n1 – 2 pm and 4 – 5 pm Animal Architecture\nLibrary\nDiscover architecture in nature. \n2 – 5 pm Coneflower Take-Away\nEast Barn\nVisit an Educator to pick up a take-home native plant. \n3 – 5 pm Tea Mocktails with Frank Kwei\nPavilion\nSip a nature-inspired tea beverage with Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei. \nAvailable All Day:\nNature Resources in the Library\nWalking Trails\nArt Exhibitions\nFamily-Friendly Court Games\nBirdwatch Bingo\nLetter Sticks \n  \nThis program is rain or shine.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/earth-day-celebration-2025
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Member,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250324T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T175842Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching Walks
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. \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/spring-birdwatching-walks/2025-05-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250324T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T175842Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching Walks
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. \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/spring-birdwatching-walks/2025-05-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T132300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T133818Z
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SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Design an Ecological Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Ecological landscaping is a crucial tool in combating climate change\, creating healthy built environments\, and improving our quality of life. \nLearn the basics of ecological landscape design and how you can apply these principles to your community or home landscape. We will explore how to work with your landscape\, increase biodiversity all the while creating a more resilient low maintenance landscape. A short classroom portion will be followed by a walk of the ecological landscape of Grace Farms. \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-design-an-ecological-landscape-2025
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250324T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T175842Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching Walks
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. \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/spring-birdwatching-walks/2025-05-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250324T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T175842Z
UID:10008724-1748084400-1748088000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching Walks
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. \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/spring-birdwatching-walks/2025-05-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T145057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T150355Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature | Bookmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Assistant Director of Education and Artist Mary Janacek for a creative workshop where you’ll learn how to craft your own nature journal. Spend an afternoon making a unique hand-bound nature journal to record inspiration from the River building and surrounding 80 acres of meadows\, woodlands\, and other thriving habitats. This workshop will utilize basic bookbinding tools and techniques to create one-of-a-kind journals. Then\, follow a guided tour of the landscape to pause to collect observations in your customized book. \nAdults of all levels are welcome. Materials will be provided\, but participants are encouraged to bring anything\, such as papers or mark-making materials\, they would like to incorporate into their project. \nThis program takes place rain or shine. \nThe Art in Nature workshop series is led by visiting artists and Grace Farms staff\, inspired by the Grace Farms landscape and the Foundation’s five initiatives\, with instruction\, hands-on opportunities to practice new skills\, and a takeaway made by each participant.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/art-in-nature-bookmaking
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T132615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132615Z
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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:20250627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250324T193327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182245Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspired picnic dinner crafted by the culinary team\, extended hours in the garden\, and activities designed by the education team that share the wonders of ladybugs\, dragonflies\, and butterflies. Inspired by the year’s theme\, Architecture Moves Us\, each iteration of the picnic series will reveal how these incredible insects contribute to the natural landscape enjoyed at Grace Farms. These small insects often go unnoticed\, but contribute significantly to a healthy ecosystem. \nSummer picnics also offer lawn games\, trail access\, and activities for the whole family. \nJune Picnic Menu\nMexican Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Chicken Paillard\nwith charred corn\, cilantro\, cucumbers\, heirloom cherry tomatoes\, crumbled queso fresco\, black beans\, celery \nKids Snack Pack (gf) \n\nCheese sticks\nJuice box\nGluten-free crackers\nFruit salad\nCookie baked by Grace Farms Pastry Chef Leah Jones
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/june-2025-picnic
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T184507Z
UID:10008743-1751119200-1751126400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature | Botanical Illustrations
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Educator Grayson Kennedy for a brief tutorial on botanical illustrations and learn about how this art form has historically been used to document and educate about the stunning natural world. Walk through the landscape to seek inspiration for the subject of your final drawing\, then find the perfect vantage point where you can draw freely. \nThis workshop takes place rain or shine. \nThe Art in Nature workshop series is led by visiting artists and Grace Farms staff\, inspired by the Grace Farms landscape and the Foundation’s five initiatives\, with instruction\, hands-on opportunities to practice new skills\, and a takeaway made by each participant.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/art-in-nature-botanical-illustrations
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T130510Z
UID:10008747-1752161400-1752166800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer\, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July. \nHeld in the Pavilion with doors open\, these unplugged performances invite visitors of all ages to pause and enjoy lingering summer moments while connecting to live music\, architecture\, and the landscape. Cups of refreshing iced tea are available for purchase. \nThese performances are a drop in\, family-friendly experience for those enjoying an afternoon at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-summer/2025-07-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T132734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T133151Z
UID:10008739-1752318000-1752321600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Make an Herb Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Garden at Grace Farms for a hands-on class that connects families with nature. Learn basic gardening skills and imagine starting your own container or backyard herb garden. This class will naturally spark interest and embolden beginner gardeners to grow\, cut and cook with their own homegrown herbs! \nEach participant will take home an herb to start a garden. \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-make-an-herb-garden
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T130510Z
UID:10008748-1752766200-1752771600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer\, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July. \nHeld in the Pavilion with doors open\, these unplugged performances invite visitors of all ages to pause and enjoy lingering summer moments while connecting to live music\, architecture\, and the landscape. Cups of refreshing iced tea are available for purchase. \nThese performances are a drop in\, family-friendly experience for those enjoying an afternoon at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-summer/2025-07-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Songs-of-Summer-hero1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T130510Z
UID:10008749-1753371000-1753376400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer\, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July. \nHeld in the Pavilion with doors open\, these unplugged performances invite visitors of all ages to pause and enjoy lingering summer moments while connecting to live music\, architecture\, and the landscape. Cups of refreshing iced tea are available for purchase. \nThese performances are a drop in\, family-friendly experience for those enjoying an afternoon at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-summer/2025-07-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Songs-of-Summer-hero1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T172718Z
UID:10008935-1753464600-1753471800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspired picnic dinner crafted by the culinary team\, extended hours in the garden\, and activities designed by the education team that share the wonders of ladybugs\, dragonflies\, and butterflies. Inspired by the year’s theme\, Architecture Moves Us\, each iteration of the picnic series will reveal how these incredible insects contribute to the natural landscape enjoyed at Grace Farms. These small insects often go unnoticed\, but contribute significantly to a healthy ecosystem. \nSummer picnics also offer lawn games\, trail access\, and activities for the whole family. \nJuly Picnic Menu\nFalafel over Spinach and Orzo Salad\nwith marinated roasted red peppers\, crumbled feta cheese\, and roasted Moroccan chickpeas. Served with dill vinaigrette & pita bread. \nKids Snack Pack (gf) \n\nCheese sticks\nJuice box\nGluten-free crackers\nFruit salad\n\nSpecialty Cookie (gf)\nbaked by Grace Farms Pastry Chef Leah Jones
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-picnic-july-2025
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T133052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T140010Z
UID:10008751-1753527600-1753531200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Walk with Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION:Dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years and are still considered nature’s masters of the sky. With the ability to fly over 30 miles per hour\, dragonflies are one of the fastest flying insects in the world. Follow Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly on a guided summer walk to experience the awe and wonder of the natural world\, dragonflies and all. \nLearning with Nature\nAn evolution of our gardening workshops\, this series invites all ages 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.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/learning-with-nature-walk-with-dragonflies
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Learning-with-Nature-hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T150528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155801Z
UID:10008934-1753538400-1753545600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature | Pigment Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Join artist\, educator\, and designer Natalie Stopka for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pastels using brick\, slate\, and gypsum. Participants will mix their own pigments and craft unique pastels to take home. \nIn 2023\, Stopka visited Grace Farms to host a textile workshop focused on extending the life of textiles with patches and repair techniques. \nThe Art in Nature workshop series is led by visiting artists and Grace Farms staff\, inspired by the Grace Farms landscape and the Foundation’s five initiatives\, with instruction\, hands-on opportunities to practice new skills\, and a takeaway made by each participant.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/art-in-nature-pigment-pastels
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T130510Z
UID:10008750-1753975800-1753981200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms is hosting Songs of the Summer\, a new and free performance series taking place on late Thursday afternoons throughout July. \nHeld in the Pavilion with doors open\, these unplugged performances invite visitors of all ages to pause and enjoy lingering summer moments while connecting to live music\, architecture\, and the landscape. Cups of refreshing iced tea are available for purchase. \nThese performances are a drop in\, family-friendly experience for those enjoying an afternoon at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-summer/2025-07-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T143005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T143005Z
UID:10008753-1754737200-1754740800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Learning with Nature | Extend the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Garden to learn which crops to sow for fall harvest\, as well as methods of extending the growing season with winter hoops\, row covers\, and fall plantings. Stroll through the vegetable beds to discover ways to overwinter plants and learn about the variety of cover crops that can aid in preparing the garden for next year. \nLearning with Nature\nSee 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 Kelly 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-extend-the-harvest
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T151137Z
UID:10008755-1755597600-1755612000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Summer Passport Week
DESCRIPTION:Come to Grace Farms for a week of summer fun!\nFamilies\, pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk and embark on a fun-filled day trip along the River building culminating in a small treat. This summer break week invites children of all ages to collect stamps at activities inspired by the history of the landscape and Grace Farms and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Create a colorful paper hobby horse in the Arts Studio\, build a challenge course together\, and explore the natural landscape on a guided walk. \nSummer Passport Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 19 through Friday\, August 22. Registration is free and included with daily admission. \nWhile at Grace Farms\, stop by the Amazing Butterflies traveling exhibit in the Court! The Amazing Butterflies exhibit is an interactive\, indoor maze inviting children ages 12 and under to discover how caterpillars become amazing butterflies. Registration for Amazing Butterflies is separate and not included with Summer Passport Week. Amazing Butterflies is open 10 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday\, and 12:30 – 4:30 pm on Sundays\, through August 24. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week/2025-08-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Summer-Week-Option-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T161005
CREATED:20250401T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T151137Z
UID:10008756-1755684000-1755698400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Summer Passport Week
DESCRIPTION:Come to Grace Farms for a week of summer fun!\nFamilies\, pick up a passport at the Welcome Desk and embark on a fun-filled day trip along the River building culminating in a small treat. This summer break week invites children of all ages to collect stamps at activities inspired by the history of the landscape and Grace Farms and our thriving\, biodiverse habitats. Create a colorful paper hobby horse in the Arts Studio\, build a challenge course together\, and explore the natural landscape on a guided walk. \nSummer Passport Week activities take place between 10 am and 2 pm from Tuesday\, August 19 through Friday\, August 22. Registration is free and included with daily admission. \nWhile at Grace Farms\, stop by the Amazing Butterflies traveling exhibit in the Court! The Amazing Butterflies exhibit is an interactive\, indoor maze inviting children ages 12 and under to discover how caterpillars become amazing butterflies. Registration for Amazing Butterflies is separate and not included with Summer Passport Week. Amazing Butterflies is open 10 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday\, and 12:30 – 4:30 pm on Sundays\, through August 24. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/summer-passport-week/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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