Education
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Innovations in Education: A Panel Discussion Sept 29 at Grace Farms

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Grace Farms is hosting an hourlong public conversation Thursday evening, Sept. 29, about how innovative leaders in education are transforming our systems to be more inclusive, globally competitive, and aligned with a changing world. The panel includes the president of Williams College, the CEO of the College Board (which administers SATs and AP exams) and an education research director at Stanford University. — an announcement from Grace Farms Foundation
Hear from:
—David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that develops and administers tests like the SATs and AP exams,
—Sam Seidel, author and K12 director of strategy + research at the Stanford d.school, and
—Maud Mandel, president of Williams College, who is leading bold strategies to drive inclusion in financial aid and admissions as the first woman to lead the liberal arts college. This panel will be moderated by Grace Farms Foundation Program Officer Karen Kariuki.

Earth Day 2018

Earth Day | Celebrating Biodiversity at Grace Farms

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Join Grace Farms Foundation in celebrating the biodiversity of nature this Earth Day. Explore Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve and enjoy programs and activities highlighting the importance of preserving woodlands and wildlife. 10 am – 12 pm

Native Plants, an interactive station where families can learn more about how our area’s local plant species contribute to biodiversity

Managing Meadows, a conversation with Penn Marchael, Project Manager at Larry Weaner Associates, about how to grow and nurture the native meadows where bees, butterflies, and birds thrive

 

10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Open Arts Studio for Families, a facilitated workshop where children and families can create art inspired by the diversity of tiny insects and wild plants that live in Grace Farms’ meadows.  

12 – 1 pm

The Biodiversity of Birds of Prey, a demonstration with Master Falconer Brian Bradley

 

1 – 2 pm

Nature Walk | Native Birds, a guided birdwatching walk with Master Birder Frank Mantlik where visitors will discover the diverse species that live on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve (on-site registration required)

 

2 – 3 pm

Nature Walk | Preserving Biodiversity, a guided walk with Aaron Lefland, Executive Director of the New Canaan Land Trust, through Grace Farms’ diverse ecosystems, including open meadows, woods, wetlands, and ponds (on-site registration required)

Coexisting with Native Wildlife, a demonstration on the beauty and diversity of our area’s wildlife with local wildlife experts

 

3 – 4 pm

The Biodiversity of Birds of Prey, a demonstration with Master Falconer Brian Bradley

Education

Studying for Finals? Grace Farms in New Canaan Opens its Doors

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From June 13 to 18, Grace Farms in New Canaan is designating its library for students preparing for finals. For those who wish to study less quietly, the commons area is another good spot. If you haven’t been to Grace Farms, it’s hard to imagine a better place to study. The main building, designed by Pritzker Prize winning Japanese architecture firm Sanaa, is named the River. _________

— This article originally was published by Greenwich Free Press

_________

From the top of the hill on which it is was built, it’s evident why: Five seemingly separate buildings are connected by a dazzling rooftop that flows like a stream.

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Grace Farms Christmas Cup

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Bring family and friends together in teams of four for Grace Farms’ Christmas Cup, a friendly basketball tournament in the Court for teens, returning college students, and adults. This free 3 vs.3 tournament will begin at 2 p.m. with 7-point half-court games in a double-elimination bracket, ending with a two-period, 30-minute game between the two final teams.

Twelve teams are available to register. Advance registration is required. Please register your group of four players as a single team and include names and email addresses for all players in the Comments section of the registration form.

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Grace Farms & NC Dom Violence Partnership event 6-9-16

Campus Safety — Challenging the New Reality

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This August, millions of high school graduates will move into college dorms across the U.S. For many, it will be their first time away from the security of family and home. According the Association of American Universities, 25 percent of women and 8 percent of men who participated in a major survey of 150,000 students, reported being sexually assaulted during their college years. Students and their parents are invited to join a conversation with a panel of experts, including Annie Clark who was featured in The Hunting Ground, the acclaimed documentary about the reality of sexual assault on college campuses, providing advice and tips for students about making smart choices and enjoying college life while keeping themselves and their friends safe. This Campus Safety Program will be held at Grace Farms, sponsored by Grace Farms Foundation and the New Canaan Domestic Violence Partnership. The program is open to the public.

Beyond Darien
Family Reentry 4-10-16

Family ReEntry Gala Fundraising Event June 10 at Grace Farms in New Canaan

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Family ReEntry will be hosting its 19th annual fundraising event on June 10, 2016 at Grace Farms in New Canaan. “We hope to expand mission awareness of Family ReEntry at our annual major fundraiser,” said A. Stephen Lanza, executive director of Family ReEntry. “With a goal of raising $200,000, we are confident that we will host a spectacular evening that even tops our events from previous years. And to be chosen by Grace Farms to host our event under their Justice Initiative is an incredible honor. ”

The event, with an expected turn-out of up to 700, will start at 6 p.m. and feature a major speaker discussing “Justice in America,” lavish food, drinks, entertainment and an auction offering exotic vacations (details to follow).