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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 10th annual Earth Day! \nThis fun-filled day offers hands-on activities\, art engagements inspired by nature\, and endless opportunities for interactive learning. Responding to the work of Potawatomi botanist and author\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, who delivers a Grace Farms Lecture in March\, as well as our season’s theme\, We all build\, Earth Day invites you to explore how architecture and connection to the natural world can inspire communities to build and thrive together. \nLearn more about our full schedule of family-friendly experiences hosted throughout the River building and Barns\, and surrounding landscape: \n10 am – 12 pm\nBirdwatching\nCourt Mezzanine\nOver 144 different bird species have been sighted at Grace Farms! Join an expert birder to see and learn about the different species that call Grace Farms home. \n10 am – 4 pm\nOpen Arts Studio | Landscape Collage\nArts Studio\nTaking inspiration from the Plaza’s new seating\, Dancing Trees by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates\, and the freshly sprouting lawn\, design an outdoor space incorporating structures\, plants\, color\, texture\, and wildlife. \n11 am – 4 pm\nMagnifying Small Wonders and Seed Bar\nEast Barn Hall\nExplore the unique characteristics of seeds up close using digital scope and microscopes\, then create a mix to take home\, using seeds harvested onsite. \n12 pm & 3 pm\nAnimal Embassy\nWest Barn Hall\nJoin Animal Embassy to learn about their role as animal rescuers as well as their program\, Heroes of the Animal Kingdom — and discover some incredible facts about a variety of animals! \n1 & 4 pm\nBeneficial Bugs with Educator Patrice Anibal\nLibrary \n2 pm\nNature Talk with Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin\nEducation Path \n3 – 5 pm\nMocktails with Tea Expert Frank Kwei\nPavilion\nTake a break from exploring to sip a delicious tea-based mocktail with Tea Expert Frank Kwei! Surrounded by 360-degree views of the landscape\, enjoy a special mocktail inspired by this year’s Earth Day themes. \nAvailable All Day\nNature Resources in the Library\nWalking trails\nWith Every Fiber Exhibit in the West Barn\nFamily-Friendly Games in the Court\nBirdwatch Bingo\nLetter Sticks\nMap
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/we-all-build-earth-day
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Tours,Children & Families,Architecture,Pop-up Talks
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