The 48th annual NOFA Summer Conference runs from August5-7. The theme is Decolonizing and Regrowing Our Food Systems – The Work of Our Time. Join us in this journey to undo the imbalanced, unjust and harmful food system, highlight the work of a regenerative minded community, regrow equitable and just systems with greater awareness and understanding, […]
CT Historical Society presents “Formative: Frederick Law Olmsted in Connecticut” through Aug. 28
This April marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Although his most well-known projects are elsewhere, such as Central Park in New York City, the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and Yosemite Valley in California, Olmsted was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut. This anniversary provides an opportunity […]
RADICAL SPIRITS: Tarot and Automatism in the Works of Hilma’s Ghost
Hill-Stead is thrilled to announce the launch of our new exhibition series, STRONG WOMEN. This first show will feature the work of Brooklyn-based art collective Hilma’s Ghost, comprised of Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray and named after the Swedish artist and mystic, Hilma af Klint (1862-1944). (Af Klint who was virtually unknown before a revelatory […]
Native Plant Trust open for the season, offering programs
Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants, has opened its renowned botanic garden often described as magical, visitors will find naturalistic plant collections that showcase New England native plants with complimentary specimens from across the country. “Garden in the Woods encompasses 45 […]
Grace Farms and Edwina Von Gal present Earth Equity and Design for Freedom
This Thursday, join Grace Farms Foundation, Edwina von Gal (landscape designer and founder of the Perfect Earth Project), and ASLA Connecticut for Earth Equity and Design for Freedom, a full-day event on May 26 at Grace Farms in New Canaan, featuring panels, walks, lunch, and breakout discussions. The day will include site tours led by members of Olin Studio, to learn about […]
Avon Public Library presents “Herbs for All Seasons” Thursday
Avon Public Library’s 2022 Garden Series continues with “Herbs for All Seasons” on Thursday, May 19 at from 1:30-2:30pm. The online event is presented by garden designer and instructor Paul Split. Whether your herbs are in a pot or in the ground, Mr. Split will teach you how to use an organic approach to fertilization, irrigation, […]
