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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000
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CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-04-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pop-up-Talk-Room-with-an-Equal-View-summer-26.jpg
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CREATED:20250627T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164926Z
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SUMMARY:Chef's Palate | Shaping the American Palate
DESCRIPTION:Discover the defining flavors\, engaging stories\, and diverse cultural influences that shaped North America’s culinary heritage in this interactive workshop led by Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. \nExplore how regional traditions\, ingredients\, and historical events have helped to define today’s American palate—and gain a deeper understanding of how food reflects our collective history. \nAbout Chef’s Palate\nChef’s Palate\, hosted by Grace Farms Founding Pastry Chef and educator Leah Jones\, is a family-friendly series of educational conversations designed to explore all the ways in which food intersects many aspects of our lives. \nLeah Jones has more than 15 years of food service and culinary experience and has been with Grace Farms since its opening in 2015. She leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs. She feels strongly about creating a more sustainable and equitable food system\, both locally and globally\, and upholds a zero-food waste approach when it comes to baking. She holds a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/chefs-palate-global-groceries-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T135043Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with our education team. Inspired by materials in the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOnOctober 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers. This is free and included with daily registration.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-2026/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-Andrew-Werner-GSP-web.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010350-1776160800-1776186000@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-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190929Z
UID:10011558-1776164400-1776166200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION: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. Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. \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-water-water-everywhere/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Water-Water-Everywhere-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183753Z
UID:10011534-1776171600-1776173400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Birdwatching-Walks-2025-Slider.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
UID:10011484-1776178800-1776180600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pop-up-Talk-Room-with-an-Equal-View-summer-26.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T180902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180902Z
UID:10011462-1776182400-1776184200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:The SANAA-designed River building is comprised of five transparent glass-enclosed volumes that can host a variety of activities and events\, while maintaining a constant sense of the surrounding natural environment. This unique glass envelope was developed specifically for Grace Farms. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator for a deeper dive into the historical\, architectural\, and environmental background behind the glass\, and learn about the Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor from the building materials supply chain. \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-4/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Architectural-Elements-Glass.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260105T134648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T135043Z
UID:10010933-1776247200-1776254400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with our education team. Inspired by materials in the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOnOctober 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers. This is free and included with daily registration.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-2026/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-Andrew-Werner-GSP-web.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010351-1776247200-1776272400@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-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190929Z
UID:10011559-1776250800-1776252600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION: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. Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. \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-water-water-everywhere/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Water-Water-Everywhere-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183753Z
UID:10011535-1776258000-1776259800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Birdwatching-Walks-2025-Slider.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
UID:10011485-1776265200-1776267000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pop-up-Talk-Room-with-an-Equal-View-summer-26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T180902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180902Z
UID:10011463-1776268800-1776270600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:The SANAA-designed River building is comprised of five transparent glass-enclosed volumes that can host a variety of activities and events\, while maintaining a constant sense of the surrounding natural environment. This unique glass envelope was developed specifically for Grace Farms. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator for a deeper dive into the historical\, architectural\, and environmental background behind the glass\, and learn about the Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor from the building materials supply chain. \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-4/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Architectural-Elements-Glass.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20250505T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151246Z
UID:10009453-1776333600-1776340800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. \nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-2-2-2/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Studio-Beginnings-2024-Hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20251007T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155501Z
UID:10010352-1776333600-1776358800@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-fall-25-2-3-4/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20241217T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204243Z
UID:10009498-1776335400-1776340800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive Grace Farms 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-2026-thursdays/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190929Z
UID:10011560-1776337200-1776339000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION: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. Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. \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-water-water-everywhere/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Water-Water-Everywhere-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183753Z
UID:10011536-1776344400-1776346200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Birdwatching-Walks-2025-Slider.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
UID:10011486-1776351600-1776353400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pop-up-Talk-Room-with-an-Equal-View-summer-26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20250505T020405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151421Z
UID:10009433-1776351600-1776358800@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-13-2/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Open-Arts-Studio.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T180902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180902Z
UID:10011464-1776355200-1776357000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:The SANAA-designed River building is comprised of five transparent glass-enclosed volumes that can host a variety of activities and events\, while maintaining a constant sense of the surrounding natural environment. This unique glass envelope was developed specifically for Grace Farms. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator for a deeper dive into the historical\, architectural\, and environmental background behind the glass\, and learn about the Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor from the building materials supply chain. \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-4/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Architectural-Elements-Glass.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20251105T183335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T152244Z
UID:10010873-1776384000-1776470399@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-12-pm-7-2/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260115T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T162400Z
UID:10011185-1776423600-1776425400@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. \nCapacity is limited. Early arrival is encouraged.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2026/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bunny-Book-Group.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190929Z
UID:10011561-1776423600-1776425400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Water\, Water Everywhere
DESCRIPTION: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. Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. \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-water-water-everywhere/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Water-Water-Everywhere-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20251007T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T162714Z
UID:10010828-1776427200-1776445200@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-15-4-3/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183753Z
UID:10011537-1776430800-1776432600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in the thriving woodlands and meadows surrounding the River building. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to pick up a pair of binoculars and learn how the native plants and grasses provide year-round food for the many species of birds seen outside. Examine and dissect a sunflower\, and a selection of natural materials on hand\, and take home a coloring sheet. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks \nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-for-the-birds-2/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Birdwatching-Walks-2025-Slider.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182159Z
UID:10011487-1776438000-1776439800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features with a Grace Farms Educator. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. “A Room with an Equal View” is one of the rare times visitors can explore the Sanctuary without an event ticket. \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-5/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pop-up-Talk-Room-with-an-Equal-View-summer-26.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114311
CREATED:20260402T180902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180902Z
UID:10011465-1776441600-1776443400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:The SANAA-designed River building is comprised of five transparent glass-enclosed volumes that can host a variety of activities and events\, while maintaining a constant sense of the surrounding natural environment. This unique glass envelope was developed specifically for Grace Farms. \nJoin a Grace Farms Educator for a deeper dive into the historical\, architectural\, and environmental background behind the glass\, and learn about the Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor from the building materials supply chain. \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-4/2026-04-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Architectural-Elements-Glass.jpg
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