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SUMMARY:Practicing Joy | Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration is now closed. On-site registration is available in the Court at Grace Farms. \nIgnite your imagination at Grace Farms this summer! As part of the Arts Initiative’s year-long exploration of joy\, families with children ages 3 to 10\, are invited to create their own unique play environments with Imagination Playground—an innovative system of large-scale\, light-weight blocks\, designed to encourage learning through unstructured play. \nRead more about this groundbreaking project\, developed by architect David Rockwell\, in The New Yorker and join us as we build skills\, solve problems\, make friends\, and look to understand joy through play. \nImagination Playground is free and open to the public from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm every Wednesday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a ratio of one guardian per three children (ages 3 through 10) is strongly recommended.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Court\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, 06840\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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CREATED:20180731T205145Z
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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-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005734Z
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SUMMARY:August 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. \nMenu \nGarden Gazpacho \nGarden Pesto Pasta with Grilled Shrimp \nGarlic Bread \nGrilled Stone Fruit and Vanilla Ice Cream \n  \nJoin us after the August Community Dinner for Without Waste | From Garden to Table and Back Again\, a conversation about the life cycle of food at Grace Farms. \n  \nAs a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms. Once this event is sold out\, tickets will not be available at the door.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/august-community-dinner-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180604T163825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005732Z
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SUMMARY:Without Waste | From Garden to Table and Back Again
DESCRIPTION:Trace the life cycle of food at Grace Farms with Community Garden Manager Ashley Kenney\, Pastry Chef Leah Jones\, and Director of Operations Adam Thatcher. From produce and cut flowers used in the Commons to our new composting program\, learn about our zero waste commitment and discover ways to make your own household more sustainable. \nJoin us before the program for our August Community Dinner.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/without-waste
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005731Z
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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-2018-08-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180531T221534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005709Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nature | Restoring Native Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through our meadows and walking trails with Penn Marchael\, Project Manager at Larry Weaner Associates\, and Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler. Discover the process behind our ongoing meadow restoration and learn about the importance of restoring native meadows and nurturing the habitat where pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds thrive. \nWatch as our meadows grow and change throughout the season. Join us for additional walks on July 21st and August 18th.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/exploring-nature-restoring-native-meadows-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180501T002514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005707Z
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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-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180426T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005705Z
UID:10001548-1534933800-1534948200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Joy | Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration is now closed. On-site registration is available in the Court at Grace Farms. \nIgnite your imagination at Grace Farms this summer! As part of the Arts Initiative’s year-long exploration of joy\, families with children ages 3 to 10\, are invited to create their own unique play environments with Imagination Playground—an innovative system of large-scale\, light-weight blocks\, designed to encourage learning through unstructured play. \nRead more about this groundbreaking project\, developed by architect David Rockwell\, in The New Yorker and join us as we build skills\, solve problems\, make friends\, and look to understand joy through play. \nImagination Playground is free and open to the public from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm every Wednesday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a ratio of one guardian per three children (ages 3 through 10) is strongly recommended.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Court\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, 06840\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005704Z
UID:10001547-1534941900-1534947300@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-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005702Z
UID:10001546-1535193000-1535207400@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-2018-08-25
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:20180825T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180501T002534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005700Z
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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-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180426T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005659Z
UID:10001544-1535538600-1535553000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Joy | Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration is now closed. On-site registration is available in the Court at Grace Farms. \nIgnite your imagination at Grace Farms this summer! As part of the Arts Initiative’s year-long exploration of joy\, families with children ages 3 to 10\, are invited to create their own unique play environments with Imagination Playground—an innovative system of large-scale\, light-weight blocks\, designed to encourage learning through unstructured play. \nRead more about this groundbreaking project\, developed by architect David Rockwell\, in The New Yorker and join us as we build skills\, solve problems\, make friends\, and look to understand joy through play. \nImagination Playground is free and open to the public from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm every Wednesday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a ratio of one guardian per three children (ages 3 through 10) is strongly recommended.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Court\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, 06840\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005657Z
UID:10001543-1535546700-1535552100@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-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005655Z
UID:10001542-1535797800-1535812200@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-2018-09-01
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:20180901T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005654Z
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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-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005625Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 15\, September 22\, September 29\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-08
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180814T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005623Z
UID:10001539-1536402600-1536417000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Joy | Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration is now closed. On-site registration is available in the Court at Grace Farms. \nIgnite your imagination at Grace Farms this summer! As part of the Arts Initiative’s year-long exploration of joy\, families with children ages 3 to 10\, are invited to create their own unique play environments with Imagination Playground—an innovative system of large-scale\, light-weight blocks\, designed to encourage learning through unstructured play. \nRead more about this groundbreaking project\, developed by architect David Rockwell\, in The New Yorker and join us as we build skills\, solve problems\, make friends\, and look to understand joy through play. View our Imagination Playground Gallery. \nImagination Playground is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a ratio of one guardian per three children (ages 3 through 10) is strongly recommended.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/practicing-joy-imagination-playground
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Court\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, 06840\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005622Z
UID:10001538-1536410700-1536416100@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-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180516T201114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005620Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing Joy | Julianne Swartz Installation Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Julianne Swartz at the opening of Joy\, still.\, her new sound installation in the River building at Grace Farms. Comprised of three works situated in a variety of spaces with different acoustic qualities\, the installation provides opportunities for individual and shared experiences. A free talk with the artist will take place at 3 pm in the Sanctuary\, followed by a public reception at 4 pm in the Library. The multi-sensory project is presented as part of the Foundation’s Practicing series\, which since 2015 has convened interdisciplinary workshops to explore empathy\, awe\, silence\, and joy. \n  \nProgram: \n11 am | Installation opens in the Sanctuary\, Corridor\, and Library \n3 pm | Julianne Swartz artist talk in the Sanctuary \n4 pm | Reception in the Library \n  \nFor more information on Joy\, still. visit gracefarms.org/julianne-swartz/
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/julianne-swartz-opening
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005619Z
UID:10001536-1537007400-1537012800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 22\, September 29\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005617Z
UID:10001535-1537007400-1537021800@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-2018-09-15
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:20180915T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005616Z
UID:10001534-1537015500-1537020900@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-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180723T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005614Z
UID:10001533-1537353000-1537358400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Growing Community | Extending the Life of Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to extend your harvest and care for your garden through the winter months during this three-class series on sustainable gardening. During our first class\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Operations Manager and Sustainability Coordinator\, Ashley Kenney\, will lead a discussion on how to extend your growing season and Leah Jones\, Pastry Chef in the Commons\, will share the best ways to preserve your harvest for the winter months. Learn how to plant a fall vegetable garden and tips for drying\, freezing\, and preserving your harvest during the slow growing season. \nJoin us for other classes in our Growing Community series. Register online for Growing Community | Planting Bulbs and Growing Community | Winter Gardening.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/growing-community-fall1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180912T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005612Z
UID:10001532-1537361100-1537366500@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-31-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20171129T210858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005610Z
UID:10001531-1537552800-1537558200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:September 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. \nMenu \nGround Cherry and Bocconcini Salad \nStuffed Pork Rolls \nWheat Berry Pilaf \nMaple Tahini Cake \nAs a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms. Once this event is sold out\, tickets will not be available at the door. \n  \nJoin us after the September Community Dinner for Protecting Wildlife\, a conversation about the new strategies being employed in the fight against Wildlife Trafficking.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/september-community-dinner-2
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:20180921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180726T190024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005545Z
UID:10001530-1537558200-1537563600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Wildlife | New Strategies to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife trafficking generates more than $10 billion a year for transnational organized criminal networks. Join us to learn how a unique collaboration between our Nature and Justice Initiatives is providing expert training to law enforcement task forces working to dismantle the transnational organized crime syndicates responsible for wildlife trafficking.  \nHear from Robert Mande\, Chairman of the National Anti-Poaching Task Force  and Assistant Director of Anti-Poaching Wildlife Division in Tanzania and Sean O’Regan\, Director of Freeland Africa and Chief Technical Advisor for Freeland\, alongside Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, and Justice Initiative Advisor\, Rod Khattabi. \n  \nJoin us before the program for our September Community Dinner.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/protecting-wildlife-new-strategies-to-combat-wildlife-trafficking
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005543Z
UID:10001529-1537612200-1537617600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 15\, September 29\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005541Z
UID:10001528-1537612200-1537626600@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-2018-09-22
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/2018/01/WhisperPainting_CalendarHero_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T141500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180731T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005540Z
UID:10001527-1537620300-1537625700@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-32
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115719
CREATED:20180717T220830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T015844Z
UID:10001877-1537626600-1537630200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Nature | Restoring Native Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through our meadows and walking trails with Penn Marchael\, Project Manager at Larry Weaner Associates\, and Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler. Discover the process behind our ongoing meadow restoration and learn about the importance of restoring native meadows and nurturing the habitat where pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds thrive.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/exploring-nature-restoring-native-meadows-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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