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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-04-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T103000
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190225T234852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004731Z
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SUMMARY:The Demand for Ethical Supply | Conscious Consumerism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about the role that companies and consumers can play in supporting ethical supply chains. Grace Farms Foundation’s Justice Initiative Director\, Krishna Patel\, will lead a panel discussion featuring Doug Guiley\, Senior Vice President of West Elm Global Sourcing and CSR Williams-Sonoma\, Inc.\, Rebecca van Bergen\, Founder and Executive Director of US-based non-profit Nest\, and Pete Spain\, Co-founder and COO of eye heart hand\, on innovative strategies that can promote transparency in supply chains. \nThe Demand for Ethical Supply is a series of conversations exploring emerging strategies in the fight against labor trafficking in our supply chains. Other conversations include What A.I. Can Teach Us About Fairness on May 23 and Blockchain as a Force for Global Good on June 7. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/conscious-consumerism
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20181024T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004729Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Architecture & Sustainability Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability with a tour of our award-winning River building and the steps we have taken to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. Adam Thatcher\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Director of Operations will guide visitors through the minimal-impact design of the River building\, its energy-efficient construction\, and the sustainable practices of our everyday operations. Learn about our meadows and wet basins\, the lifecycle of food at Grace Farms\, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our geothermal systems. \nGrace Farms Sustainability Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors and between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 15 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nGrace Farms Architecture and Sustainability Tours will be offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, and May 18. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190313T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004707Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder\, Frank Mantlik\, and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, for a guided walk of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails in search of the spectacular birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the species that make Grace Farms their home. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring your binoculars. \n  \nSpring Migration birdwatching walks are offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, and May 25. To learn more about our Nature Initiative and commitment to restoring wild\, read our blog on Pollinators. \n  \nFrank Mantlik \nFrank Mantlik works as a birdwatching leader for Sunrise Birding LLC (www.sunrisebirding.com). An avid birder and naturalist for over 40 years\, he has been active in many bird/nature organizations\, including the CT Ornithological Association (current vice-president\, past-president\, member CT Avian Records Committee\, bird identification workshop leader)\, CT Audubon Society (trip leader\, photo exhibits)\, New Haven Bird Club (lectures\, trip  and workshop leader)\, Saugatuck Valley Audubon Society (field trips\, lectures\, Christmas Bird Count). Also an accomplished photographer with many published credits (Audubon\, Birding\, North American Birds\, Birdwatcher’s Digest\, Field and Stream\, The New York Times). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-spring-migration-2019_1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004704Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-05-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190312T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004703Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy at Grace Farms | Aquarids Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:One of two meteor showers created by debris from the Halley Comet\, the Aquarids offers a long stretch of spectacular shooting stars. Learn about the meteor shower from New Canaan High School Planetarium Director\, Tim Haag\, and Grace Farms Foundation Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, and join us as we search for the shower in the night sky. \nPlease bring your binoculars. Telescopes will be available\, but visibility is dependent on the weather. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/aquarids
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20181024T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T020735Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Architecture & Sustainability Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability with a tour of our award-winning River building and the steps we have taken to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. Adam Thatcher\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Director of Operations will guide visitors through the minimal-impact design of the River building\, its energy-efficient construction\, and the sustainable practices of our everyday operations. Learn about our meadows and wet basins\, the lifecycle of food at Grace Farms\, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our geothermal systems. \nGrace Farms Sustainability Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors and between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 15 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nGrace Farms Architecture and Sustainability Tours will be offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, and May 18. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190313T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004659Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder\, Frank Mantlik\, and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, for a guided walk of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails in search of the spectacular birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the species that make Grace Farms their home. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring your binoculars. \n  \nSpring Migration birdwatching walks are offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, and May 25. To learn more about our Nature Initiative and commitment to restoring wild\, read our blog on Pollinators. \n  \nFrank Mantlik \nFrank Mantlik works as a birdwatching leader for Sunrise Birding LLC (www.sunrisebirding.com). An avid birder and naturalist for over 40 years\, he has been active in many bird/nature organizations\, including the CT Ornithological Association (current vice-president\, past-president\, member CT Avian Records Committee\, bird identification workshop leader)\, CT Audubon Society (trip leader\, photo exhibits)\, New Haven Bird Club (lectures\, trip  and workshop leader)\, Saugatuck Valley Audubon Society (field trips\, lectures\, Christmas Bird Count). Also an accomplished photographer with many published credits (Audubon\, Birding\, North American Birds\, Birdwatcher’s Digest\, Field and Stream\, The New York Times). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-spring-migration-2019_2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190315T175341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004657Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Community | Planting and Growing Solanaceae Vegetables and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Gardener Nick Mancini for a hands-on workshop about planting\, growing\, and caring for Solanaceae plants\, a family of flowering plants that includes eggplant\, potatoes\, tomatoes\, and peppers. \n  \n2019 Growing Community Workshops: \nMarch 16 | Seed Starting & Early Spring Sowing \nApril 20 | Tomato Grafting \nMay 11 | Planting and Growing Solanaceae Vegetables and Flowers \nMay 25 | Growing Vertical \nJune 8 | What’s Bugging Your Garden \nJune 29 | All About Cucurbits \nJuly 13 | Garden Maintenance \nJuly 27 | Collecting and Harvesting Seeds \nAugust 10 | Starting Seeds for Autumn \nAugust 24 | Soil Preparation for Fall and Winter \nSeptember 28 | Fall Planting \nOctober 12 | Composting\, Wormeries\, and Bokashi \nNovember 9 | Growing Garlic \nDecember 7 | Seasonal Summary \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/solanaceae
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004655Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-05-11
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:20190516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190314T233954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004653Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190206T004150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004651Z
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SUMMARY:May Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special meal with friends and neighbors\, featuring local performing artists. This affordable dining experience promises expansive views and excellent company. The evening will take place in the River building’s Commons—a 6\,900 square foot glass room appointed with social community tables built from trees harvested on the grounds\, comfortable sofas\, and a coffee bar serving our very own Heavenly Roast. \n  \nMenu: \nStrawberry Arugula Salad \nRoasted Shredded Pork with Chimichurri Sauce \nBaked Potato and Apple \nRice Crispy \nPlease note: We always have a vegetarian option inspired by the main dish. It may be decided up to the night of to ensure the freshest local produce. \n  \nAdvance registration is required for the Community Dinner. As a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/may-community-dinner-2019
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190403T003713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004649Z
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SUMMARY:Forced from Home
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Foundation\, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)\, and Save the Children for an important conversation about the global refugee crisis. Moderated by Anne Richard\, the former Assistant Secretary of State for Population\, Refugees\, and Migration\, and featuring Claudia Connor\, President and CEO of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants; Casey Harrity\, Senior Director of Humanitarian Programs at Save the Children; and Mohamed Almasri\, a refugee from Syria resettled in Norwalk in 2016\, the discussion will explore the crisis from displacement to resettlement. The panelists will address the factors that force people to flee their home countries\, protection and education of displaced children\, and how resettlement and integration transforms – and saves – lives.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/forced-from-home
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20181024T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004627Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Architecture & Sustainability Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability with a tour of our award-winning River building and the steps we have taken to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. Adam Thatcher\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Director of Operations will guide visitors through the minimal-impact design of the River building\, its energy-efficient construction\, and the sustainable practices of our everyday operations. Learn about our meadows and wet basins\, the lifecycle of food at Grace Farms\, and get a behind-the-scenes look at our geothermal systems. \nGrace Farms Sustainability Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors and between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 15 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nGrace Farms Architecture and Sustainability Tours will be offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, and May 18. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190313T003151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004625Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder\, Frank Mantlik\, and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, for a guided walk of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails in search of the spectacular birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the species that make Grace Farms their home. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring your binoculars. \n  \nSpring Migration birdwatching walks are offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, and May 25. To learn more about our Nature Initiative and commitment to restoring wild\, read our blog on Pollinators. \n  \nFrank Mantlik \nFrank Mantlik works as a birdwatching leader for Sunrise Birding LLC (www.sunrisebirding.com). An avid birder and naturalist for over 40 years\, he has been active in many bird/nature organizations\, including the CT Ornithological Association (current vice-president\, past-president\, member CT Avian Records Committee\, bird identification workshop leader)\, CT Audubon Society (trip leader\, photo exhibits)\, New Haven Bird Club (lectures\, trip  and workshop leader)\, Saugatuck Valley Audubon Society (field trips\, lectures\, Christmas Bird Count). Also an accomplished photographer with many published credits (Audubon\, Birding\, North American Birds\, Birdwatcher’s Digest\, Field and Stream\, The New York Times). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-spring-migration-2019_3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004623Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-05-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190521T014801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004621Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-25-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190308T000621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004620Z
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SUMMARY:The Demand for Ethical Supply | What A.I. Can Teach Us About Fairness
DESCRIPTION:Harvard researcher and best-selling technology writer\, David Weinberger\, joins us for a conversation about Artificial Intelligence. Discover the complexities hidden in the seemingly simple idea of fairness and learn how A.I. can lead us into difficult but necessary discussions about the conflicting values we support and the sort of world we want to build. \nThe Demand for Ethical Supply is a series of conversations exploring emerging strategies in the fight against labor trafficking in our supply chains. Other conversations include Conscious Consumerism on May 3 and Blockchain as a Force for Global Good on June 7. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/artificial_intelligence
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190313T003315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004618Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder\, Frank Mantlik\, and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, for a guided walk of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails in search of the spectacular birds migrating north for the summer. Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the species that make Grace Farms their home. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, dress for the weather\, and bring your binoculars. \n  \nSpring Migration birdwatching walks are offered on Saturdays\, May 4\, May 11\, May 18\, and May 25. To learn more about our Nature Initiative and commitment to restoring wild\, read our blog on Pollinators. \n  \nFrank Mantlik \nFrank Mantlik works as a birdwatching leader for Sunrise Birding LLC (www.sunrisebirding.com). An avid birder and naturalist for over 40 years\, he has been active in many bird/nature organizations\, including the CT Ornithological Association (current vice-president\, past-president\, member CT Avian Records Committee\, bird identification workshop leader)\, CT Audubon Society (trip leader\, photo exhibits)\, New Haven Bird Club (lectures\, trip  and workshop leader)\, Saugatuck Valley Audubon Society (field trips\, lectures\, Christmas Bird Count). Also an accomplished photographer with many published credits (Audubon\, Birding\, North American Birds\, Birdwatcher’s Digest\, Field and Stream\, The New York Times). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-spring-migration-2019_4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190314T234116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004617Z
UID:10001399-1558780200-1558785600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-25-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190501T010402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004615Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Community | Growing Vertical
DESCRIPTION:Discover the benefits of growing vertically. Master Gardener Nick Mancini will show participants how to use trellises\, fences\, and other vertical spaces to grow vining vegetables and flowers such as beans\, squash\, and potatoes. \n  \n2019 Growing Community Workshops: \nMarch 16 | Seed Starting & Early Spring Sowing \nApril 20 | Tomato Grafting \nMay 11 | Planting and Growing Solanaceae Vegetables and Flowers \nMay 25 | Growing Vertical \nJune 8 | What’s Bugging Your Garden \nJune 29 | All About Cucurbits \nJuly 13 | Garden Maintenance \nJuly 27 | Collecting and Harvesting Seeds \nAugust 10 | Starting Seeds for Autumn \nAugust 24 | Soil Preparation for Fall and Winter \nSeptember 28 | Fall Planting \nOctober 12 | Composting\, Wormeries\, and Bokashi \nNovember 9 | Growing Garlic \nDecember 7 | Seasonal Summary \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/vertical_growing
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004613Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-05-25
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:20190530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190502T213755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004611Z
UID:10001396-1559212200-1559217600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-05-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20181024T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004549Z
UID:10001395-1559385000-1559390400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-06-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004547Z
UID:10001394-1559385000-1559399400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2019-06-01
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:20190606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190328T003443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004546Z
UID:10001393-1559817000-1559822400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-06-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190312T230406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004544Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy at Grace Farms | Circumpolar Constellations
DESCRIPTION:While many constellations are seasonal\, circumpolar constellations can be seen throughout the year. Join New Canaan High School Planetarium Director\, Tim Haag\, and Grace Farms Foundation Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, as we learn about Cassiopeia\, Cepheus\, Drawco\, Ursa Major\, and Ursa Minor. \nPlease bring your binoculars. Telescopes will be available\, but visibility is dependent on the weather. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/circumpolar_constellations
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20190403T194020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004543Z
UID:10001391-1559934000-1559937600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:The Demand for Ethical Supply | Blockchain as a Force for Global Good
DESCRIPTION:Wharton School professor and author\, Kevin Werbach\, discusses his book The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust\, an often-misunderstood technology that has the potential to help us overcome the crisis of trust that has engulfed our world. In doing so\, blockchain technology can become a powerful force for social good\, enabling open business models that could contribute to transparent supply chains. \nThe Demand for Ethical Supply is a series of conversations exploring emerging strategies in the fight against labor trafficking in our supply chains. Other conversations include Conscious Consumerism on May 3 and What A.I. Can Teach Us About Fairness on May 23.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/blockchain-for-global-good
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T225745
CREATED:20181024T200319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T020918Z
UID:10001888-1559989800-1559995200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2019-06-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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