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SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching | The Birds and the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided walk through our nature trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience will learn about our local natural world and discover the wonderful species that make Grace Farms their home.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-birdwatching-the-birds-and-the-trees-2022-05-07
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T193708Z
UID:10000542-1651919400-1651924800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-07
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000266-1651919400-1651933800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-05-07
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211123T144939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T144939Z
UID:10000596-1651932000-1651935600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Young Gardeners Series
DESCRIPTION:Explore the senses through experiential learning during this five-part series. Young gardeners (ages 8–13) and their families will spend time planting\, exploring our Community Garden\, creating nature collages\, and contemplating their connection to the earth. This multi-sensory approach connects families to the natural world and invites them to think deeper about how a garden can grow more than plants.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/young-gardeners-series-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T164027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T164027Z
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SUMMARY:Against the Grain Screening with David Barber and Caitlin Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms’ Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, David Barber\, Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and a Founding Partner at Stone Barns Center\, and Caitlin Taylor\, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of their Food System Design Lab\, for a screening of the Stone Barns episode of Against the Grain\, followed by a discussion about innovative strategies to advance food equity. \nBefore the screening\, explore our exhibit\, Common Good Through Crisis\, with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki to consider the relationships that inspired Grace Farms Foundation’s efforts to provide critical PPE to frontline workers and food relief to our neighbors in need. \nA Community Meal — delicious menu items that are created for the public and for our food relief partners — is included.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/against-the-grain-screening-david-barber
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220407T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T185720Z
UID:10000692-1652184000-1652187600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Books on Faith & Meaning | Growing Moral with Steve Angle
DESCRIPTION:Philosopher Steve Angle returns to the Books on Faith & Meaning series\, led by Faith Initiative Director Matthew Croasmun\, to build a case for modern Confucianism as a way of life worth the attention of reflective modern readers. In his most recent book\, Angle points the way towards a progressive\, evolving version of Confucianism that is consistent with the principles it has upheld over centuries. Ancient and enduring\, rich and wide-ranging\, Confucianism offers insights into how we can lead deeply connected and good lives.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/books-on-faith-meaning-growing-moral-steve-angle
CATEGORIES:Faith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T193708Z
UID:10000543-1652351400-1652356800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
UID:10000623-1652437800-1652439600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-05-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220209T145835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T145835Z
UID:10000606-1652518800-1652522400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Member Hour | Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Members are invited for early access to our popular Open Arts Studio for Families program on the second Saturday of every month between February and December! \nThis series—designed and facilitated by artists\, curators\, and educators—invites children ages 5 to 11 with their adult caregivers to think\, play\, create\, and best of all get to know one another. \n  \nComplimentary coffee and tea will be available to participants to enjoy by the fireplace in the Commons Living Room between 10-11 am. \nMembers enjoy this early access with their Grace Farms membership card.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/member-hour-open-arts-studio-may2022
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220329T130356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T130356Z
UID:10000675-1652524200-1652527800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching | The Birds and the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided walk through our nature trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience will learn about our local natural world and discover the wonderful species that make Grace Farms their home.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-birdwatching-the-birds-and-the-trees-2022-05-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T193708Z
UID:10000544-1652524200-1652529600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000267-1652524200-1652538600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-05-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211123T144958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T144958Z
UID:10000597-1652536800-1652540400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Young Gardeners Series
DESCRIPTION:Explore the senses through experiential learning during this five-part series. Young gardeners (ages 8–13) and their families will spend time planting\, exploring our Community Garden\, creating nature collages\, and contemplating their connection to the earth. This multi-sensory approach connects families to the natural world and invites them to think deeper about how a garden can grow more than plants.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/young-gardeners-series-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220329T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T130144Z
UID:10000669-1652540400-1652545800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Spring Tour & Tea with Artist Alyson Shotz
DESCRIPTION:Experience Temporal Shift\, a site-responsive sculpture that interacts with natural light\, animating an interior courtyard of the SANAA-designed River building at Grace Farms. Join artist Alyson Shotz and curator Pamela Ruggio for a conversation about the Arts Initiative’s interdisciplinary study of time over a seasonal cup of tea following the tour.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-tour-tea-with-artist-alyson-shotz
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T193708Z
UID:10000545-1652956200-1652961600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220329T132806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T132806Z
UID:10000678-1652968800-1652972400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Tea for a Better Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:See\, hear\, smell\, and taste teas from around the world with tea expert Frank Kwei and Grace Farms Foods’ Co-Founder Adam Thatcher. Learn about traditional tea practices and modern methods\, enjoy tastings of different varietals including herbals\, oolongs\, blacks\, greens\, and whites\, and discover the important impact of ethically and sustainably sourced teas.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/tea-for-a-better-tomorrow-51922
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
UID:10000624-1653042600-1653044400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-05-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220405T010300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T010300Z
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SUMMARY:May Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy seasonal community dining experiences in our River building’s Commons\, a 6\,900-square-foot glass space with 18-foot long communal tables that foster community and conversation. \nMay Menu\nAntipasti salad\nMeatball hogie\nPotato chips\nLemon Chamomile Cake\nVegetarian option: Vegetarian meatball hogie \nJoin us after the Community Dinner for New Canaan Chamber Music featuring Andrew Armstrong.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/may-community-dinner-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220329T130120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T130120Z
UID:10000670-1653075000-1653082200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:New Canaan Chamber Music featuring Andrew Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Following our May Community Dinner\, New Canaan Chamber Music joins us for an evening of music in the Sanctuary\, led by world-renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong and presented in collaboration with Amy Schwartz Moretti on violin\, Matthew Lipman on viola\, and Raphael Bell on cello.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/new-canaan-chamber-music
CATEGORIES:Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20220329T130356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T130356Z
UID:10000676-1653129000-1653132600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching | The Birds and the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided walk through our nature trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience will learn about our local natural world and discover the wonderful species that make Grace Farms their home.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-birdwatching-the-birds-and-the-trees-2022-05-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring_Birdwatching_2022_CalendarHero_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T193708Z
UID:10000546-1653129000-1653134400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000268-1653129000-1653143400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-05-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RiverBuilding-Inspired-Open-Arts-Demand.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T180124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T180124Z
UID:10000252-1653132600-1653136200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Growing Your Organic Home Garden | Instructional Outdoor Planting
DESCRIPTION:Through our gardening series\, led by Master Gardener Lauren Elliott\, participants will learn how to cultivate their own gardens and come away with a sense of stewardship for our environment and an understanding of how we can all contribute to the well-being of our communities. \nThis hands-on class\, held in Grace Farms’ Community Garden\, will teach proper spacing and outdoor planting techniques.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/instructional-outdoor-planting
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211123T145017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T145017Z
UID:10000598-1653141600-1653145200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Young Gardeners Series
DESCRIPTION:Explore the senses through experiential learning during this five-part series. Young gardeners (ages 8–13) and their families will spend time planting\, exploring our Community Garden\, creating nature collages\, and contemplating their connection to the earth. This multi-sensory approach connects families to the natural world and invites them to think deeper about how a garden can grow more than plants.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/young-gardeners-series-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20211122T164250Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Into the World of Tea | White and Green Teas
DESCRIPTION:Journey Into the World of Tea\, a series facilitated by tea expert Frank Kwei\, is an opportunity to understand the global roots of this ancient tradition. Learn about the history and wide array of teas through tastings to understand nuances in flavor\, texture\, and smells. Moving among the River building’s volumes\, this experience includes a focused teaching and sampling of black\, green\, and white teas as well as Grace Farms Foods’ ethically and sustainably sourced line of Sips teas. \n  \nWhite and Green Teas \nDiscover the major distinctions between Chinese and Japanese green teas and learn about Chado\, the Japanese tea ceremony.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-may-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Pavilion\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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SUMMARY:Earth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full-day event featuring panels\, tours\, guided walks\, lunch and breakout discussions with tools to create biodiversity positive\, nature-based solutions in our landscapes\, installed with sustainable materials free of forced labor. \nHosted at Grace Farms (a double LEED certified site)\, in partnership with Edwina von Gal\, founder of the Perfect Earth Project\, and Louis Fusco\, PLA\, Principal\, with the Connecticut ASLA. \nHighlights include: \n\nKeynote with Karenna Gore\, founder and executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York.\nJoy Harjo\, 23rd United States Poet Laureate and first Native person to hold that position\, will open the Landscapes Forum at Grace Farms with a recorded poem and reflection.\nEngage in a panel about the ethical role of landscape architecture and landscape design with Jennifer Reut of Landscape Architecture Magazine\, Sierra Bainbridge of MASS Design Group\, 2022 AIA Architecture Firm of the Year\, Tamar Warburg of Sasaki\, Richard Roark of OLIN\, and more.\nJoin guided walking tours with principals of OLIN Studio\, winner of the 2022 AIA Architecture Award\, and landscape architects of Grace Farms.\nHear from Warrie Price\, Founder and President of The Battery Conservancy\, Paul Tukey\, award-winning journalist and Director of Environmental Stewardship for Glenstone Museum\, and Rebecca McMackin\, Director of Horticulture for Brooklyn Bridge Park\, and Penn Marchael\, Founder of Pennington Grey\, about the role of public gardens\, managers\, and gardeners.\nLearn about forced labor associated with common material choices in the built environment from Gabe Guilliams\, Principal for BuroHappold\, Luciana Varkulja\, Architect and Urban Designer from São Paulo\, Stony Creek Quarry\, and more.\nHear from speakers including James and Hayes Slade\, of Slade Architecture\, and others.\nClose with a garden tea in the orchard of our SANAA-designed Plaza.\n\n  \nView the full agenda. \n\nBreakout Sessions: During the afternoon\, you can select a session to attend that will include a deep dive into a toolkit that will invite participant input and provide a framework to pursue ethical and sustainable choices.\nDesign for Freedom Toolkit | Breakout Session: \nThe Design for Freedom movement seeks to create a radical paradigm shift in the built environment\, illuminating issues of forced labor and highlighting material transparency.  The movement encourages each one of us to take action for a more ethical and sustainable world.  Join us for a participatory session that explores the role of raw and processed materials in the built environment\, and how we can pursue healthier\, more ethical and more beautiful outcomes through conscious consumer choices. You will walk away with a greater understanding of the intersection of material choices\, as well as the role you play in creating a more humane future. \nEarth Equity Toolkit | Breakout Session: \nThe Earth Equity movement seeks ethical\, social and environmental equity for human and non-human lives\, and the systems that support them.  It  offers a framework for pursuing these outcomes on an individual and organizational scale. Engage in a participatory session that invites contributions\, questions and commitments related to your landscape design and decision making choices that have major impacts on soil\, water\, air\, climate\, biodiversity and human health.  What are the criteria that make a landscape earth positive?  Participant input will help to inform this new initiative which will\, in turn\, help the landscape professional community to make and keep strong commitments sustainable and ethical practices in every project. \n6 LA CES approved | HSW\n3.75 APLD CEUs approved\nAIA CES 4 LU approved\nNote: Registration begins at 9:00 am\, the forum begins at 10:00 am. \n \n\nSponsor the Landscapes Forum—contact us at designforfreedom@gracefarmsfoundation.org to find out more. \n\n \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/earth_equity_and_design_for_freedom
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nThis tour is recommended for ages 14 and up.  \nThis tour is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2022-05-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T180000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Chef Silvia Baldini
DESCRIPTION:Join Chopped® champion and innovative chef Silvia Baldini as she collaborates with Grace Farms chef Neena Perez for an intimate dinner with sustainably and ethically-sourced ingredients for Grace Farms Members. Learn about the ingredients and the farms they were sourced from\, with special pairings of Ruinart champagne and Grace Farms Foods Fairtrade cookies\, and gain insight into how we all can enhance ethical and sustainable food systems. \nCo-hosted by Vani Birnbaum and Amelia Osborne Scott
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/an-evening-with-chef-silvia-baldini
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T110000
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-05-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T113000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birdwatching | The Birds and the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided walk through our nature trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience will learn about our local natural world and discover the wonderful species that make Grace Farms their home.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-birdwatching-the-birds-and-the-trees-2022-05-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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