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Kids’ Nature Night: “The Big Night”

April 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

As spring gets into full swing, thousands upon thousands of amphibians emerge from their underground hibernation spots and migrate to what are known as “vernal pools” to reproduce. These mass migrations typically happen on one or two “big nights,” which are the first rainy nights after the ground has thawed and temperatures hit the 40s. In this Kids’ Nature Night program, we’ll learn about the ecology of vernal pools and the amphibians that are dependent on them. As dusk approaches, we’ll take a walk down to Great Hollow’s wetland to look for and learn about some of its resident amphibians.

Parents, please send your child with rain boots or other appropriate footwear for walking in muddy areas.  We’ll be outside for a large portion of the evening, so please also dress them in warm clothing.

This is a drop-off program, open to children ages 5-12.

Includes campfire dinner which consists of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings, and juice. Please feel free to send your child with an alternative dinner from home if you prefer.

$25/child for members; $30/child for non-members.

Please email our Education Coordinator, Sena, at for more information or to register.

Details

Date:
April 13, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Great Hollow Nature Preserve
225 CT-37
New Fairfield, CT 06812 United States

Organizer

Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center
Phone
(203) 546-7789
Email
info@greathollow.org

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