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December 2025
Planet New Canaan Tree*Cycle – 12/30-1/11 – Steve Benko Pool Parking Lot
New Canaan Residents are encouraged to bring their Christmas Trees to the Steve Benko Pool Parking Lot from 12/30 - 1/11 between 9 am - 3 pm. At the conclusion of the collection period, the trees will be chipped and used on the trails of the New Canaan Nature Center. Trees must be cleared of all lights, ornaments and other decor before dropping. Volunteers will be on hand during the weekend hours to assist.
Find out more »January 2026
Ann Garden Walls by Hal Thorne
Join Hal Thorne as he shares numerous examples of international and local living wall installations. Understand the environmental benefits, including enhanced air quality and reduced heat through natural cooling and air purification. They also offer economic and social benefits by reducing energy costs in buildings, reducing noise, and creating habitats for wildlife. These walls are engineered to last, featuring designs that utilize suitable plant materials and irrigation systems for sustainable results, often commanding a grand scale.
Find out more »Coffee & Conversation + Cowork: All Day at HAYVN Greenwich
Overview A relaxed & welcoming event where great coffee meets even greater convo, learn about HAYVN & local community. Non-members come enjoy once! Coffee & Conversation + Cowork: All Day at HAYVN Greenwich IN-PERSON EVENT Thursday, 1/8/26, 10am-11am Host: Penny Goffman, Community Connector & Founder, THATPENNY | CONNECT Join us for Coffee & Conversation and stay to Cowork All Day — a relaxed and welcoming event where great coffee meets even greater conversation. Whether you're looking to spark new ideas,…
Find out more »HAYVN’S Monthly Wellness Collective Meetups: Connect, Learn, Coworking Day
Overview Learn, connect, cowork w/ peers in health, wellness, coaching. Q&A w/ Maria Ordonez on how to leverage AI in biz. Cowork All Day. REGISTER:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-wellness-collective-meetups-connect-learn-coworking-day-tickets-1976913770304?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1hay5l8*_gcl_au*NjU2NzI3MzIxLjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga*Mjc3MzA3ODc4LjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga_8VY00MFCH3*czE3NjU5OTg0MTQkbzMzJGcxJHQxNzY2MDAyMTQzJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Find out more »Coffee & Conversation + Cowork: All Day at HAYVN Darien
A relaxed & welcoming event where great coffee meets even greater convo, learn about HAYVN & local community. Stay to cowork. Non-members come enjoy once! Fills up fast, so please register in advance to save your spot! REGISTER:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-conversation-cowork-all-day-at-hayvn-darien-tickets-1976753535036?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*19efbah*_gcl_au*NjU2NzI3MzIxLjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga*Mjc3MzA3ODc4LjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga_8VY00MFCH3*czE3NjYwMDU3OTYkbzM0JGcxJHQxNzY2MDA3NzAyJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Find out more »Rest House Project Workshop
Begin your Grace Farms Lectures experience with a Rest House Project Workshop, led by Slade Architecture. Grace Farms is collaborating with Slade Architecture to develop the Rest House Project and invites the public to join a series of workshops that share the ideas shaping this innovative structure. Each Rest House Workshop will explore concepts of designing spaces for rest, gathering, and wellness, and is open to all abilities. These starting points will serve as a way to engage in the…
Find out more »Sharon Prince Delivers Grace Farms Lecture
Sharon Prince, CEO and Founder of Grace Farms, will inspire you to see the built environment through new eyes and recognize your own agency in creating spaces that communicate and catalyze good in the world. Prince will share her remarkable journey of creating a boundary-defying environment that actively drives humanitarian outcomes and reshapes our approach to global challenges. Her lecture is followed by a chamber music performance featuring Jennifer Frautschi, Vijay Gupta, Michelle Ross & Blake Pouliot, violins; Ayane Kozasa…
Find out more »Yo-Yo Ma, cello, Solon Gordon, piano
Yo-Yo Ma will perform a recital with pianist Solon Gordon in the Grace Farms Sanctuary, the glass-enclosed indoor amphitheater with 360-degree views of the landscape. Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Yo-Yo Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Arianne Kolb and the Merritt Parkway Conservancy
Bring your own sandwich, soup or snack and join us for an enlightening "Lunch & Learn" with Arianne Kolb, Executive Director of The Merritt Parkway Conservancy. Arianne will discuss the importance of the Merritt Parkway since its creation in 1932 and it's impact on travel in the Northeast and explore the intriguing history of one of Connecticut's iconic landmarks.
Find out more »Origin Stories | The Empowerment Collective
Join Sahin Pravin, Head of Retail for the Empowerment Collective, as she shares insights into the organization’s mission, ethical production practices, and impact on women artisans. Following the conversation, enjoy a curated retail experience featuring the Empowerment Collective.
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