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SUMMARY:Native Meadows Walks
DESCRIPTION:Discover the intentional restoration process and sustainable land care practices that have helped our meadows become a more bountiful habitat where native plants and animals can flourish\, on this nature walk guided by our education team. Includes a cup of cool\, refreshing tea. \nThis walk occurs rain or shine and follows a scenic\, unshaded path. Hats and sun protection are highly recommended. \nRecommended for adults but adaptable for all ages.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/native-meadows-walks
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230418T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T200708Z
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SUMMARY:Journey into the World of Tea | Oolong and Pu-erh
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the fascinating differences between Chinese and Taiwanese oolongs\, spring and winter oolongs\, and ‘shen’ and ‘shou’ pu-erhs. This session also features examples of Taiwan’s famed “Two Sister” oolongs\, China’s Phoenix\, and a special tea treat! \n  \nJourney into the World of Tea\, held inside the glass-enclosed Pavilion\, is led by tea expert Frank Kwei and runs through August.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-oolong-and-pu-erh
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T153828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T153828Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3-2-2023-06-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230524T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T183614Z
UID:10001035-1686736800-1686744000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio | Playful Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us all summer for open-ended exploration and collective creation with this new program featuring playful systems developed by leading designers. The first installment\, from Christina Kazakia\, draws attention to the iconic juxtaposition of steel columns that support the River building and community of Locust trees around which it bends by inviting families to connect straight dowels and curvy branches using Stick-Lets—reusable\, rubber joints. \n  \nThis is a drop-in program\, recommended for children ages four through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-playful-systems-2023-06-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230417T173705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T173705Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Gather in the glass-enclosed Pavilion for an afternoon inspired by English tea service! \nSit with friends and tea expert Frank Kwei and enjoy casual conversation over a delicious pot of ethically and sustainably-sourced tea\, as well as a seasonal assortment of tasty English and Japanese-inspired bites created by Pastry Chef Leah Jones. \n  \nPlease note: Registration closes the Sunday beforehand.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/june-23-afternoon-tea
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T145445Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sip complimentary tea in the Pavilion and follow a guided exploration of the River building\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA. Learn about the four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. \n  \nRecommended for adults and children ages 14 and older. \nThis event is approved for CES 1.5 LU.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2-2-2-2023-06-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230501T155241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T155241Z
UID:10001001-1686834000-1686848400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and enjoy a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to think\, play\, create\, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making. Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-3-2023-06-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230524T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T183614Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio | Playful Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us all summer for open-ended exploration and collective creation with this new program featuring playful systems developed by leading designers. The first installment\, from Christina Kazakia\, draws attention to the iconic juxtaposition of steel columns that support the River building and community of Locust trees around which it bends by inviting families to connect straight dowels and curvy branches using Stick-Lets—reusable\, rubber joints. \n  \nThis is a drop-in program\, recommended for children ages four through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-playful-systems-2023-06-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20220210T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235343Z
UID:10000651-1686913200-1686915000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3-2023-06-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230417T172950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T172950Z
UID:10000985-1686920400-1686924000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Step into the glass-enclosed Pavilion to discover different coffee varietals in an interactive tasting that celebrates the impact of sustainably and ethically-sourced coffee. \nLed by tea expert Frank Kwei and Adam Thatcher\, Co-Founder of Grace Farms Foods\, a certified B Corporation that gives back 100% of the profits from its ethically sourced tea and coffee to end forced labor worldwide.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/june-23-coffee-tasting
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230501T155629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T155629Z
UID:10001019-1686996000-1687010400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and enjoy a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to think\, play\, create\, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making. Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-4-2023-06-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T145329Z
UID:10000811-1686997800-1687003200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sip complimentary tea in the Pavilion and follow a guided exploration of the River building\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA. Learn about the four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. \n  \nRecommended for adults and children ages 14 and older. \nThis event is approved for CES 1.5 LU. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2-2-2023-06-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230606T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T182811Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to interact with a range of animals from the New Canaan Nature Center! \nThe New Canaan Nature Center a not-for-profit botanical garden\, arboretum and nature preserve. \nThis is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/june-animal-encounters
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T153828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T153828Z
UID:10000881-1687273200-1687275000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3-2-2023-06-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230524T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T183614Z
UID:10001037-1687341600-1687348800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio | Playful Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us all summer for open-ended exploration and collective creation with this new program featuring playful systems developed by leading designers. The first installment\, from Christina Kazakia\, draws attention to the iconic juxtaposition of steel columns that support the River building and community of Locust trees around which it bends by inviting families to connect straight dowels and curvy branches using Stick-Lets—reusable\, rubber joints. \n  \nThis is a drop-in program\, recommended for children ages four through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-playful-systems-2023-06-21
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T145445Z
UID:10000836-1687429800-1687435200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sip complimentary tea in the Pavilion and follow a guided exploration of the River building\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA. Learn about the four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. \n  \nRecommended for adults and children ages 14 and older. \nThis event is approved for CES 1.5 LU.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2-2-2-2023-06-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230501T155241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T155241Z
UID:10001002-1687438800-1687453200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and enjoy a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to think\, play\, create\, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making. Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-3-2023-06-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230524T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T183614Z
UID:10001038-1687514400-1687521600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio | Playful Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us all summer for open-ended exploration and collective creation with this new program featuring playful systems developed by leading designers. The first installment\, from Christina Kazakia\, draws attention to the iconic juxtaposition of steel columns that support the River building and community of Locust trees around which it bends by inviting families to connect straight dowels and curvy branches using Stick-Lets—reusable\, rubber joints. \n  \nThis is a drop-in program\, recommended for children ages four through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-playful-systems-2023-06-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230222T203941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T203941Z
UID:10000957-1687514400-1687536000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Life Worth Living Educators Retreat
DESCRIPTION:As the school year comes to a close\, join us for a refreshing\, rejuvenating\, and reflective day at Grace Farms. \nLed by Matthew Croasmun\, Faith Initiative Director at Grace Farms and Director of the Life Worth Living program at Yale Center for Faith and Culture\, this retreat will be an opportunity to pause\, process our experiences\, have meaningful conversation\, and connect with colleagues from other schools. Weaving our way throughout the River building\, we will consider questions of flourishing life and what’s really worth wanting\, both for ourselves and our communities. All current and retired educators and administrators are welcome to attend this full-day retreat\, which includes lunch. \nGrace Farms Foundation strives to host events that are inclusive and accessible for all who wish to attend. To ask about accessibility or request accommodations\, please contact Katie Grosh at kgrosh@gracefarms.org .
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/life-worth-living-educators-retreat-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Faith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20220210T235343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235343Z
UID:10000652-1687518000-1687519800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3-2023-06-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230403T153748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T153748Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summertime with family\, friends\, and neighbors! See what’s growing in the Community Garden\, summer-themed crafts inspired by birds\, lawn games\, and a delicious picnic dinner created by our culinary team. \nPicnic Dinner Menu\n\nQuinoa salad\nCurry chicken salad sandwich\nBag of chips\nCookies\n\nFamily-Friendly Activities\nEngage with craft stations\, games\, and activities throughout Grace Farms\, including: \n\nBeneficial Birds chat with a Grace Farms educator\nCreate an owl crafting station\nLetter Sticks Scavenger Hunt for ages 2-5\nBird Watch Bingo\n\nGrace Farms Summer Picnics occur rain or shine. The next picnics take place on July 14 and August 18.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/june-23-picnic
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230403T144713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T144713Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Bees | Pollinators Transforming the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Every spring and summer\, bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators help transform the landscape. Learn about these hardworking pollinators from our Master Gardener Lauren Elliott and Horticulture Advisor Kimberly Kelly. \n  \nReturning to our calendar this summer\, Meet the Bees programs explore and celebrate the life of bees and the role they play in our ecosystems and food systems. These educational and interactive programs invite a sensory journey where you can hear the hum of the hive\, smell the fragrance of native plants\, and taste the honey produced by local bees. \nMeet the Bees occurs next on Saturday\, July 22 and August 26. This event takes place rain or shine.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/meet-the-bees-pollinators-transforming-the-landscape
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230405T163349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T163349Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness and Tea with Pilin Anice
DESCRIPTION:This restorative morning begins with a delicious cup of iced herbal tea from Grace Farms Foods\, followed by an open-air movement class led by our longtime wellness guest expert\, Pilin Anice\, a renowned yoga\, dance\, and meditation instructor. \n  \nThese movement and meditation classes are for ages 18+ up. Accessible for all levels\, no prior yoga or meditation experience is required. Participants may bring their own mats\, towels\, props\, and water.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/wellness-and-tea-with-pilin-anice-june-2023
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and enjoy a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to think\, play\, create\, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making. Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-4-2023-06-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T145329Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sip complimentary tea in the Pavilion and follow a guided exploration of the River building\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA. Learn about the four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. \n  \nRecommended for adults and children ages 14 and older. \nThis event is approved for CES 1.5 LU. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2-2-2023-06-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230403T172325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T172325Z
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SUMMARY:Living Classroom | The Wisdom of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Majestic\, diverse\, and wise in their age\, trees have a lot to teach us. Stroll the landscape with our Horticulture Advisor Kimberly Kelly to learn more about the incredible wisdom of trees and their crucial role purifying air\, water\, and soil. \n  \nLiving Classroom is a new four-part program series occurring monthly from June to September\, inviting guests to learn about nature from different aspects of the “living classroom” that is Grace Farms’ 80-acre nature preserve. Recommended for ages 12+. \nThe next Living Classroom is on Saturday\, July 15\, August 26\, and September 16.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/living-classroom-the-wisdom-of-trees
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T153828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T153828Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs in our Arts Studio to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3-2-2023-06-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230524T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T183614Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio | Playful Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us all summer for open-ended exploration and collective creation with this new program featuring playful systems developed by leading designers. The first installment\, from Christina Kazakia\, draws attention to the iconic juxtaposition of steel columns that support the River building and community of Locust trees around which it bends by inviting families to connect straight dowels and curvy branches using Stick-Lets—reusable\, rubber joints. \n  \nThis is a drop-in program\, recommended for children ages four through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-playful-systems-2023-06-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20221130T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T145445Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sip complimentary tea in the Pavilion and follow a guided exploration of the River building\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA. Learn about the four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. \n  \nRecommended for adults and children ages 14 and older. \nThis event is approved for CES 1.5 LU.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2-2-2-2-2023-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011012
CREATED:20230501T155241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T155241Z
UID:10001003-1688043600-1688058000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and enjoy a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to think\, play\, create\, and spend time together experimenting with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making. Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-3-2023-06-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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