EDUCATION
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New CanaanWith Every Fiber is a long-term exhibition aiming to inspire understanding and care about the materials that make up the built world around us. In 2020, Grace Farms launched Design for Freedom, a collaborative global movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain, create true market transformation, and build a more equitable future. […]
Journey into the World of Tea | Chinese Oolong and Pu-erh Teas at Grace Farms
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New CanaanExplore the fascinating world of oolongs and pu-erh, tasting samples of green oolongs form Taiwan, dark oolongs from China, and compare the stark differences between a raw and a cooked-pu-erh. Journey into the World of Tea is a tranquil and in-depth exploration of tea offering guests a taste of different notable varietals from cultures around the world, […]
FREE SUMMER SAMPLER – TETRAPAK at Center for Contemporary Printmaking:
Center for Contemporary Printmaking Mathews Park, 299 West Avenue, NorwalkDrop in Session, 20-30 minute activity Suitable for all Levels and Ages (8-12 with an adult) Free and Open to All! Utilizing eco-friendly, recycled materials, TetraPak prints are fast, direct, and very versatile. We will introduce you to the material, and help you discover creative ways to explore this accessible type of printmaking. What is […]
114th Plant Science Day at CAES Lockwood Farm: Hamden
Lockwood Farm 890 Evergreen Avenue, HamdenEvents from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Barn Displays, Field Plots and Exhibits, Technical Demonstrations, Plant Diagnosis and Plant Identification, Insect Identification, Questions Answered, Activities for Kids, Lockwood Farm Walking Tour, All About Apples and Diseases Walking Tour, Connecticut Pesticide Credits Offered - All Categories and Private Applicator (PA) Categories: 3.50 Total Credit Hours For more […]
Rum Tasting with Anthony Caporale at The Granite Theater in Westerly
Granite Theater 1 Granite Street, Westgerly, Rhode IslandJoin Anthony Caporale, internationally-renowned spirits expert and producer of the hit New York musical "The Imbible: Rum and Pirates," for an evening of rumhistory, science, and of course tastings! Follow this maritime spirit from its origins in Persia, through the pivotal role it played in forging colonial empires on both sides of the Atlantic by powering the infamous Triangular Trade, to […]
Yellow Farmhouse Annual Benefit at Stone Acres Farm with Chef Reneé Touponce
Stone Acres Farm 393 North Main Street, StoningtonFriday, August 9, 2024 Begin the evening with cocktails crafted by mixology educator Anthony Caporale, paired with snacks made from reclaimed distilling byproducts. Discover Veritable Distillery's vision for zero waste and our efforts to educate youth on reducing food waste. Stroll under the tent for a meal prepared by Chef Reneé Touponce, featuring underutilized ingredients […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeJuly 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds. Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]
Insects At Night! Nocturnal Adventure at Flanders Nature Center
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, WoodburyAre you curious about nocturnal insects? Everyone’s familiar with daytime insects, but rarely have a chance to see the array of moths, beetles, and other insects that wait until dark to emerge from their daytime hiding places. We will collect, observe, and learn about nocturnal insects and their relatives. This is a great family program. […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]
Guided Garden Tour & Vegetarian Wrap Bagged Lunch at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldEnjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a local deli as White Flower Farm store manager and plantsman Tom Bodnar gives a casual talk about the splendors of the late summer garden and strategies for planting spring-blooming bulbs. Next, step outside for a guided tour of our 20' x 240' Lloyd Border in all its seasonal […]
Stowe Prize for Literary Activism Celebration: Dr. Bettina L. Love
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is delighted to celebrate Dr. Bettina L. Love as the 2024 Stowe Prize for Literary Activism winner for her book Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal (St. Martin’s Press, 2023). Event Schedule 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Donor Reception with Dr. Bettina L. Love Katharine Seymour Day […]
A Place Called Hope Presents Birds of Prey – From the Porch: Hillstead
Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, FarmingtonCome learn about different Birds of Prey endemic to Connecticut! A Place Called Hope, a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey, presents a one-hour program at Hill-Stead with four different Birds of Prey found in Connecticut. Ambassador Birds will come out of the aviaries to share their beauty and stories of survival. Audiences […]