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Did you know there are more living things in one tablespoon of soil than there are people on the earth? Discover the living world of soil — fundamental to the ecology of all species — with Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly during this monthly educational program inspired by the Grace Farms nature preserve.
Join us for a performance by internationally acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma! Rooted in Indian classical music theory, Sharma’s playing embraces a variety of styles including up-tempo Bollywood beats, intricate jazz improvisations, and the soulful melodies of blues. Sharma performed at the White House for the 2022 Diwali Celebration, the first sitarist invited to do so, and has performed for the President of India in 2012.
Tour the Grace Farms Community Garden with Master Gardener Lauren Elliott to explore how companion planting can help increase pollination while suppressing diseases and pests in your own garden.
Elevate your fitness during this dynamic workout focusing on upper body, lower body, and core strength! Taught by coach, trainer, and motivator Ottis Lewis, this class incorporates bodyweight and band resistance movements including squats, pushups, and mountain climbers. For all fitness levels.
Join us for reading and conversation with author, poet, and Yale Divinity School professor Christian Wiman. Wiman will discuss his newest book, Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair in a conversation moderated by Founding Director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture, Miroslav Volf.