BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Grace Farms - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gracefarms.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grace Farms
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210714T203342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T203342Z
UID:10000164-1631181600-1631185200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year\, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged. \nThis event also occurs on:\nSeptember 11\nSeptember 18\nSeptember 23\nSeptember 25
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Birdwatching-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210714T203540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T203540Z
UID:10000163-1631354400-1631358000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year\, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged. \nThis event also occurs on:\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 18\nSeptember 23\nSeptember 25
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Birdwatching-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210608T110326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T110326Z
UID:10000159-1631620800-1631624400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Modern Muslim Theologywith Author Dr. Martin Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:LIVE ZOOM EVENT \n“Informed by his deep reading of scripture and the Islamic tradition\, as well as his grounding in the academic study of religion\, Nguyen offers a theology that is of interest to academics as well as to people of faith\, and to those who wish to learn more about Islam regardless of their orientation.” \n– Zayn Kassam\, Pomona College\n  \nJoin us for a conversation with Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun and Dr. Martin Nguyen\, Professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University to discuss his most recent book. Modern Muslim Theology asserts that theology is a creative\, ongoing process\, and offers refreshingly accessible perspective on practicing the Islamic tradition in our contemporary world. \nOur Books on Faith & Meaning series consists of monthly presentations introducing selections from the Faith & Meaning section of the Grace Farms Library. Spanning multiple religious and philosophical traditions\, both ancient and contemporary\, these texts encourage us to think critically about the meaning in our lives.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/books-on-faith-12
CATEGORIES:Faith
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Books_Faith_Meaning_CalendarHero2_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T094700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T094700Z
UID:10000165-1631901600-1631907000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nEnjoy seasonal community dining experiences in our River building’s Commons\, a 6\,900 square foot glass space with 18-foot long communal tables that foster community and conversation. \n  \nSeptember Menu \nBlue cheese\, celery\, and carrot salad\nAsian chicken wings*\nSticky rice\nMatcha green tea cake \n*vegetarian option will be available
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/sept17-community-dinner
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sept2021_Dinner_CalendarHero_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T093816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T093816Z
UID:10000167-1631959200-1631962800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year\, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged. \nThis event also occurs on:\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 11\nSeptember 23\nSeptember 25
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Birdwatching-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T095213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T095213Z
UID:10000166-1631970000-1631973600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walk on our 80 acres with Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler and the founders of Pollinator-Pathways.org\, who will explain how to restore native meadows and plants in outdoor spaces small and large\, to nurture habitats for pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds. \nThis event also occurs on: \nSeptember 23\nSeptember 25\nOctober 2\nOctober 7\nOctober 9
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pollinator-walks
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pollinator-Walks-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T093837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T093837Z
UID:10000162-1632391200-1632394800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year\, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged. \nThis event also occurs on:\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 11\nSeptember 18\nSeptember 25
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-5
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Birdwatching-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T095751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T095751Z
UID:10000185-1632402000-1632405600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walk on our 80 acres with Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler and the founders of Pollinator-Pathways.org\, who will explain how to restore native meadows and plants in outdoor spaces small and large\, to nurture habitats for pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds. \nThis event also occurs on: \nSeptember 18\nSeptember 25\nOctober 2\nOctober 7\nOctober 9
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pollinator-walks-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pollinator-Walks-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T094111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T094111Z
UID:10000168-1632564000-1632567600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for an exploration of Grace Farms’ Walking Trails. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about the 100 species of birds that make Grace Farms home throughout the year\, contributing to the natural biodiversity of our site. Early registration encouraged. \nThis event also occurs on:\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 11\nSeptember 18\nSeptember 23
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-6
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Birdwatching-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210716T134239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T134239Z
UID:10000199-1632565800-1632580200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Family Discovery Guide from the Arts Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided \nExplore at your own pace with a new resource inspired by the architecture\, landscape\, and artworks at Grace Farms. This multi-sensory experience invites participants to notice relationships between line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Recommended for children ages five to ten with adult caregivers. \nThis event is also offered on:\nOctober 2\nOctober 9\nOctober 16\nOctober 23\nOctober 30\nNovember 6\nNovember 13\nNovember 20\nNovember 27
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/family-discovery-kit-from-the-arts-initiative-2021-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Discovery_Guide_CalendarHero_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T101017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T101017Z
UID:10000184-1632567600-1632571200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Come face-to-face with native wildlife at Grace Farms. Learn about the animals in your own backyard as falcons soar under the River building’s canopies. \nThis event is also offered on:\nOctober 9\nOctober 23\nNovember 6
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/wildlife-encounters
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/JJ_Wildlife.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T095613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T095613Z
UID:10000186-1632574800-1632578400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walk on our 80 acres with Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler and the founders of Pollinator-Pathways.org\, who will explain how to restore native meadows and plants in outdoor spaces small and large\, to nurture habitats for pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds. \nThis event also occurs on: \nSeptember 18\nSeptember 23\nOctober 2\nOctober 7\nOctober 9
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pollinator-walks-3
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pollinator-Walks-Hero.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T100648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T100648Z
UID:10000183-1632580200-1632589200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:River Retreat Launch from the Faith Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The River Retreat offers a self-directed way to encounter the faith initiative and its core question: what is the shape of flourishing life?  Completed at an individual pace\, over the course of a couple of hours\, a whole day\, or longer\, it inspires insights about priorities\, relationships\, and visions of a life worthy of our shared humanity. Guests are encouraged to return and experience the retreat multiple times\, as a  discipline of discovery to listen for new pieces of wisdom\, and consider what is truly worth wanting. \nJoin Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun and Faith Initiative Coordinator Katie Grosh for an introduction to The River Retreat at 2:30 pm in the West Barn before setting out on your personal reflection.   \nBooklets are available throughout the year in the West Barn Welcome Center.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/river-retreat-launch
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Faith
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Explore_River_CalendarHero4_Grace_Farms.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T095935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T095935Z
UID:10000169-1632589200-1632596400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Member Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:This open-house style event will feature new member experiences and the opening of a new\, site-responsive sculpture from artist Alyson Shotz: Temporal Shift is a reflective work that interacts with natural light and animates an interior courtyard of the SANAA-designed River building\, describing time as the seasons change. The evening will be catered with a signature cocktail and light appetizers inspired by Chef Neena Perez’s food relief menu.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/members-welcoming-reception
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Faith,Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MemberWelcome_CalendarHero2_GraceFarms-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T101209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T101209Z
UID:10000170-1632909600-1632916800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Source to Sound
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Source to Sound and commit an afternoon to doing something we should all do daily—make our world a more beautiful place. Together\, we can keep our watersheds\, oceans\, and communities clean.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/source-to-sound
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Norwalk-River-Valley-Trail_GatorGalpics-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185228
CREATED:20210715T101255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T101255Z
UID:10000171-1632997800-1633003200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Healing Hope Through Community with Melissa Bernstein\, Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug
DESCRIPTION:Melissa & Doug Co-Founder\, Melissa Bernstein will discuss her new book\, LifeLines\, which documents her experiences with mental health. A small group will gather for refreshments to learn how Melissa leveraged nature\, art\, creativity\, and community on her journey toward wellness.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/healing-hope-through-community-with-melissa-bernstein-co-founder-melissa-doug
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Pavilion\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bernstein.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR