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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Noticing Nature: Nests
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly\, drop-in engagement offers a guided examination of the Grace Farms nature preserve. Join a Grace Farms Educator near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches in the Commons\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to look at the plants\, animals and birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. After observing the outside world through your binoculars\, use natural materials to construct a safe and warm nest. \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-noticing-nature-nests/2025-03-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152700Z
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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/2025-03-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
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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/2025-03-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008897-1742659200-1742661000@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-4/2025-03-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000
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CREATED:20241121T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T131705Z
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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-2025-sundays/2025-03-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152700Z
UID:10008674-1742738400-1742740200@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/2025-03-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T153000
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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/2025-03-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008925-1742745600-1742747400@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-4/2025-03-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250201T170643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T182309Z
UID:10008183-1742896800-1742922000@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-15-3/2025-03-25
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T111500
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T145513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152630Z
UID:10008430-1742900400-1742901300@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Works: Beatriz Milhazes "Moon Love Dreaming"
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at Beatriz Milhazes‘ Moon Love Dreaming\, the 108-foot colorful mural spanning the walls of the West Barn. Learn about Milhazes’ process\, the context of her artwork\, as well as the significance of its location. \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-permanent-works-beatriz-milhazes-moon-love-dreaming/2025-03-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T150546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152615Z
UID:10008651-1742902200-1742904000@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/2025-03-25
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152700Z
UID:10008719-1742911200-1742913000@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/2025-03-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141416Z
UID:10008720-1742914800-1742916600@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/2025-03-25
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:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008898-1742918400-1742920200@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-4/2025-03-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20241213T161806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T125624Z
UID:10007791-1742947200-1743119999@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20241112T161525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185940Z
UID:10006731-1743066000-1743094800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:2025 Design for Freedom Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Design for Freedom Summit has passed. Please click here to register for the 2026 Design for Freedom Summit.\n  \n\nNow is the time to harness the power of the built environment to uphold and support human rights and remove forced and child labor from the building materials supply chain. \nGrace Farms welcomes leaders from the architecture\, engineering\, construction\, tech\, government\, manufacturing\, non-profits\, real estate\, and academic sectors to the Design for Freedom Summit to advance the movement and create true market transformation. \nAttendees will engage with the latest research and technology to actualize the Design for Freedom Principles: to find and address forced labor\, pursue ethical decarbonization\, and prioritize circularity. \nThe 2025 Design for Freedom Summit builds on the momentum of previous years and will deliver inspiration\, hope\, and dignity to build capacity to design and build a more humane future for all. \n\n2025 pilot project announcements • panels • roundtables • tours  jazz breakfast • lunch • cocktail reception\n\nfeatured speakers:\n \n  \nLearn more at designforfreedom.org.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/4th-annual-design-for-freedom-summit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Faith,Justice,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008900-1743091200-1743093000@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-4/2025-03-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20241121T180734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180734Z
UID:10007110-1743159600-1743161400@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.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-fridays-3/2025-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bunny-Book-Group-2024-Hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T150546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152615Z
UID:10008654-1743161400-1743163200@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/2025-03-28
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:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250131T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T143449Z
UID:10007809-1743163200-1743181200@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/2025-03-28
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152700Z
UID:10008678-1743170400-1743172200@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/2025-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T153141Z
UID:10008892-1743170400-1743172200@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-2/2025-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141416Z
UID:10008691-1743174000-1743175800@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/2025-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250321T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z
UID:10008901-1743177600-1743179400@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-4/2025-03-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20241121T183357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T210615Z
UID:10007302-1743242400-1743256800@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-8-2/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250203T142207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T143602Z
UID:10008388-1743242400-1743267600@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-17/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250107T165219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T180658Z
UID:10006681-1743244200-1743249600@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-2/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T111500
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T145513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152630Z
UID:10008433-1743246000-1743246900@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Works: Beatriz Milhazes "Moon Love Dreaming"
DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at Beatriz Milhazes‘ Moon Love Dreaming\, the 108-foot colorful mural spanning the walls of the West Barn. Learn about Milhazes’ process\, the context of her artwork\, as well as the significance of its location. \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-permanent-works-beatriz-milhazes-moon-love-dreaming/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T150546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152615Z
UID:10008655-1743247800-1743249600@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/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T173058
CREATED:20250313T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152700Z
UID:10008679-1743256800-1743258600@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/2025-03-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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