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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-water-water-everywhere-2/2025-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
DTSTAMP:20250319T141416Z
CREATED:20250313T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141416Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view/2025-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20250407T121247Z
CREATED:20241120T200354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T121247Z
UID:10006773-1744902000-1744907400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Gather with friends in the glass-enclosed Pavilion for indulgent sweet bites and a pot of ethically and sustainably-sourced coffee from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. \nInspired by our Afternoon Tea series\, Coffee Break is a new culinary and community experience created specifically for the coffee aficionado. Try four different varieties of ethically and sustainably-sourced Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp\, with Tea Expert Frank Kwei\, then select your favorite and your preferred brew method. Enjoy your custom coffee with seasonal treats inspired by the aromas and flavors featured in your cup\, baked by Pastry Chef and Educator\, Leah Jones.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/coffee-break
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20250429T173427Z
CREATED:20241121T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173427Z
UID:10007210-1744902000-1744909200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-7/2025-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T121038Z
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008915-1744905600-1744907400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-4/2025-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T113000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151442Z
CREATED:20250321T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151442Z
UID:10008790-1744974000-1744975800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Sustainable by Design: LEED Certified
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the architecture and design of the River building demonstrates Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability\, which resulted in Gold Level LEED Certification in 2025.  Guided by a Grace Farms Educator\, use temperature and light gauges to learn about energy efficiency\, and build models to study light and shadow. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-sustainable-by-design-leed-certified-2/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T113000
DTSTAMP:20250411T153353Z
CREATED:20250402T155616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T153353Z
UID:10007113-1744974000-1744975800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Listen to stories from our curated collection of books and take part in an arts and crafts activity. For up to age 5 with adult caregivers. \nThis is a drop-in program with limited capacity. Early arrival is encouraged.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-fridays-3-2/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151650Z
CREATED:20250321T151650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151650Z
UID:10008834-1744975800-1744977600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass-3/2025-04-18
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20250216T143449Z
CREATED:20250131T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T143449Z
UID:10007812-1744977600-1744995600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-fridays/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T133000
DTSTAMP:20250325T155618Z
CREATED:20250321T152104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155618Z
UID:10008858-1744981200-1744983000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For The Birds
DESCRIPTION:Find a Grace Farms Educator near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches in the Commons\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. Learn how the native plants and grasses provide a year-round food source for birds\, and examine and dissect a sunflower. Includes a take-home a coloring sheet. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T143000
DTSTAMP:20250321T152509Z
CREATED:20250321T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T152509Z
UID:10008882-1744984800-1744986600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-water-water-everywhere-2/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T143000
DTSTAMP:20250321T153141Z
CREATED:20250321T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153141Z
UID:10008894-1744984800-1744986600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Sweet and Savory Stories with Chef Leah Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Pastry Chef Leah Jones for a hands-on discussion about how the food offered at Grace Farms is shaped by architecture and shared with the community. Take home a recipe card for a different dish each month. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-sweet-and-savory-stories-with-chef-leah-jones-2/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T121038Z
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008916-1744992000-1744993800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-4/2025-04-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20250415T144114Z
CREATED:20250415T144114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144114Z
UID:10009202-1745020800-1745107199@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/12pm-court-opening-419
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20250116T210615Z
CREATED:20241121T183357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T210615Z
UID:10007305-1745056800-1745071200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-8-2/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20250129T131358Z
CREATED:20241121T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T131358Z
UID:10006798-1745058600-1745064000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Strength with Ottis Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your fitness during this dynamic workout focusing on upper body\, lower body\, and core strength! Taught by coach\, trainer\, and motivator Ottis Lewis\, this class incorporates bodyweight and band resistance movements including squats\, pushups\, and mountain climbers. \nAbout Move with Grace Farms x lululemon\nMove with Grace Farms x lululemon is a series of monthly movement classes hosted in partnership with local lululemon ambassadors. These classes\, designed for all levels of experience\, focus on restoring and igniting the energy needed to live a more balanced life. To enhance your wellness experience\, each class includes a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp\, picked specifically to complement the movement. \n \nAbout Ottis Lewis\nOttis Lewis is a former professional athlete channeling his extensive athletic background into his role as a Personal Trainer\, Sports Performance Coach\, and Life Motivator. Under the banner of PHYT LIFE\, Ottis inspires individuals from diverse backgrounds\, including professional athletes\, collegiate students\, youth fitness enthusiasts\, and working adults seeking a healthy work-life balance. His approach extends beyond physical fitness\, encouraging a positive mental outlook on life. Ottis tailors his coaching to individuals and small groups\, offering specialized expertise in Speed Agility and Quickness (SAQ)\, Strength and Metabolic Conditioning\, Mobility and Balance\, and Sports Specific Performance Training.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/move-with-grace-farms-x-lululemon-strength-with-otto-lewis
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T180658Z
CREATED:20250107T165219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T180658Z
UID:10006684-1745058600-1745064000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T113000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151442Z
CREATED:20250321T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151442Z
UID:10008791-1745060400-1745062200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Sustainable by Design: LEED Certified
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the architecture and design of the River building demonstrates Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability\, which resulted in Gold Level LEED Certification in 2025.  Guided by a Grace Farms Educator\, use temperature and light gauges to learn about energy efficiency\, and build models to study light and shadow. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-sustainable-by-design-leed-certified-2/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Popup-Leed-Certified.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151650Z
CREATED:20250321T151650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151650Z
UID:10008835-1745062200-1745064000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass-3/2025-04-19
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Arch-Glass-Pop-Up.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20250203T143102Z
CREATED:20250203T142448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T143102Z
UID:10008405-1745064000-1745082000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-18/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Imagination-Playground-2024-Hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T133000
DTSTAMP:20250325T155618Z
CREATED:20250321T152104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155618Z
UID:10008859-1745067600-1745069400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For The Birds
DESCRIPTION:Find a Grace Farms Educator near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches in the Commons\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. Learn how the native plants and grasses provide a year-round food source for birds\, and examine and dissect a sunflower. Includes a take-home a coloring sheet. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
DTSTAMP:20250321T152509Z
CREATED:20250321T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T152509Z
UID:10008883-1745071200-1745073000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-water-water-everywhere-2/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T153000
DTSTAMP:20250319T141416Z
CREATED:20250313T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141416Z
UID:10008710-1745074800-1745076600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-a-room-with-an-equal-view/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T121038Z
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008917-1745078400-1745080200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-4/2025-04-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20241121T151415Z
CREATED:20241121T151415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T151415Z
UID:10006791-1745107200-1745193599@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-easter-2025
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20250319T182309Z
CREATED:20250201T170643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T182309Z
UID:10008188-1745316000-1745341200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-15-3/2025-04-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Imagination-Playground-2024-Hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T113000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151442Z
CREATED:20250321T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151442Z
UID:10008792-1745319600-1745321400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Sustainable by Design: LEED Certified
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the architecture and design of the River building demonstrates Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability\, which resulted in Gold Level LEED Certification in 2025.  Guided by a Grace Farms Educator\, use temperature and light gauges to learn about energy efficiency\, and build models to study light and shadow. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-sustainable-by-design-leed-certified-2/2025-04-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Popup-Leed-Certified.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20250321T151650Z
CREATED:20250321T151650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151650Z
UID:10008836-1745321400-1745323200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass-3/2025-04-22
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20250325T155618Z
CREATED:20250321T152104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155618Z
UID:10008861-1745326800-1745328600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For The Birds
DESCRIPTION:Find a Grace Farms Educator near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches in the Commons\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. Learn how the native plants and grasses provide a year-round food source for birds\, and examine and dissect a sunflower. Includes a take-home a coloring sheet. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds/2025-04-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Noticing-Nature-Nests.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T143000
DTSTAMP:20250321T152509Z
CREATED:20250321T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T152509Z
UID:10008884-1745330400-1745332200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talks-water-water-everywhere-2/2025-04-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Water-Everywhere-Hero.png
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