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SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ indoor Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-sunday-3/2025-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T131007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T143642Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: Incredible Insects
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the hundreds of insects\, as well as arachnids and worms\, that can be found in the Grace Farms landscape by examining preserved specimens\, life-cycle models\, books\, and other resources. Learn about how these crawling\, flying\, and jumping critters are beneficial to the environment! \nUse binoculars to get a close-up look at the landscape before venturing out to the trails to explore on your own. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-incredible-insects/2025-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T151039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T151039Z
UID:10009669-1751205600-1751207400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Timber
DESCRIPTION:Timber\, one of the most ubiquitous building materials\, is used extensively throughout the River building. Learn about our current project to replace the timber fascia that wraps around the building\, as well as the international efforts to combat illegal logging and the Design for Freedom Movement. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-timber/2025-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009732-1751209200-1751211000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009041-1751364000-1751385600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250623T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154101Z
UID:10009802-1751367600-1751369400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2-2/2025-07-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009733-1751382000-1751383800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009042-1751450400-1751472000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250623T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154101Z
UID:10009803-1751454000-1751455800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2-2/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009734-1751468400-1751470200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250402T173857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T161320Z
UID:10009174-1751468400-1751475600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to learn about the unique properties of the different materials in With Every Fiber and through art making\, imagine new applications for them. For ages 4–11 with adult caregivers. \nWith Every Fiber is an interactive exhibit aiming to inspire understanding and care about the materials that make up the built world around us. In 2020\, Grace Farms launched Design for Freedom\, a collaborative global movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain\, create true market transformation\, and build a more equitable future. This exhibit is Grace Farms’ first major initiative to bring this movement to the public.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-weds-fridays-2025/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/With-Every-Fiber-Sunset-Viewing-Slider.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250505T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151246Z
UID:10007172-1751536800-1751544000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. \nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-2-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009043-1751536800-1751558400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Amazing-Butterflies-v2-hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10008994-1751538600-1751544000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-54-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250623T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154101Z
UID:10009804-1751540400-1751542200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Caterpillar-Compass-Popup.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009735-1751554800-1751556600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250505T015501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T144237Z
UID:10009366-1751554800-1751562000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-12/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Open-Arts-Studio.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20241121T151123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T151142Z
UID:10006789-1751587200-1751673599@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-july-4-2025
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250505T015215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T015215Z
UID:10009349-1751709600-1751724000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-11/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Open-Arts-Studio.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009045-1751709600-1751731200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Amazing-Butterflies-v2-hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250403T124604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T124604Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
DESCRIPTION:Step outside for a breath-centered yoga practice in the fresh air led by renowned mindfulness and wellness expert\, Pilin Anice. This monthly class\, now outdoors for June through August\, pairs a unique movement with a cup of iced tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a public benefit LLC and a Certified B Corp\, for an enhanced whole body wellness experience.\n\nClasses will be cancelled and refunded if there is rain.\n\nParticipants may bring their own mats\, towels\, props\, and water.\n\nPlease note\, Yoga & Wellness classes will be held outdoors June\, July\, and August\, and are subject to cancellation due to rain. In the event of rain\, classes will be cancelled and refunded.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/yoga-and-movement-with-pilin-anice-june-august/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162529Z
UID:10006694-1751711400-1751716800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250623T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154101Z
UID:10009806-1751713200-1751715000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2-2/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009736-1751727600-1751729400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T152045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144059Z
UID:10009189-1751803200-1751817600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ indoor Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-sunday-3/2025-07-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009737-1751814000-1751815800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009046-1751968800-1751990400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Amazing-Butterflies-v2-hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250623T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154101Z
UID:10009807-1751972400-1751974200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Caterpillar Compass
DESCRIPTION:This 15-minute pop-up talk introduces the Caterpillar Compass\, an interactive field guide bringing families with young visitors on an outdoor adventure to discover the incredible lives of caterpillars and butterflies. \nCaterpillar Compass\, which comes with a compass and booklet\, guides visitors around the natural landmarks that shelter butterflies and caterpillars. At special stopping points\, the guide offers prompts where children can write\, draw\, or talk to a friend about what they see. \nYou can also pick up a self-guided booklet at the Noticing Nature pop-up talk in the Commons. \nCaterpillar Compass is available as a private and guided tour for groups upon request. To request a group tour\, please email tours@gracefarms.org. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-caterpillar-compass-2-2/2025-07-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Caterpillar-Compass-Popup.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250527T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152116Z
UID:10009738-1751986800-1751988600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view-2/2025-07-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035211
CREATED:20250624T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144232Z
UID:10009047-1752055200-1752076800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive indoor maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life. \nPlease note: There are no live butterflies in this indoor exhibit.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-3/2025-07-09
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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