Nature Walk

Join our naturalist John Foley and members of Friends of the Great Swamp for a special (almost) spring hike. We'll explore the fields and forests of Great Hollow in search of early blooming, spring ephemeral wildflowers, learn some helpful tips for spring plant and tree identification, and keep our eyes and ears open for any
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Every April, an odd-looking migratory bird returns to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. It’s the American woodcock, also known as the “timberdoodle.” During the last few moments of daylight, male woodcocks perform an unusual courtship display that the famous
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Enjoy a moonlit, guided hike up to Great Hollow's waterfall with our naturalist, John Foley, and learn what this months "Flower Moon" is all about. We'll look and listen for owls and other nocturnal animals while taking in the beauty of a forest that's bathed in moonlight. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight
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Join our naturalist, John Foley, as we seek out early blooming, perennial wildflowers known as spring ephemerals. We’ll learn how to identify them and talk about the natural history of these short-lived woodland flowering plants. Please meet in the Great Hollow visitors’ parking lot at 10:00 AM, and dress properly for the weather and for
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**CANCELLED**   Join local birding expert, Angela Dimmit, for a guided walk to look for colorful spring migrants that will be making their long and arduous journeys from their tropical wintering grounds to their northern breeding grounds. Ms. Dimmitt will show us where to look and how to identify the more than 50 migratory bird
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join Great Hollow’s naturalist John Foley and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust director Bill McCann for a special guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, as we celebrate National Trails Day. We’ll first pay a visit to Great Hollow’s resident birds of prey
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**This event has been canceled due to current weather conditions** Enjoy a moonlit, naturalist-guided hike at Great Hollow while learning what this month’s “Wolf Moon” is all about. We’ll also look and listen for owls and other nocturnal animals as we trek up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a
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Identifying trees by their leaves can be easy, but how do you tell one species from another during the 6 months that trees in Connecticut have no leaves? Come down to Great Hollow on Saturday, January 8th when our naturalist, John Foley, will teach some basic skills for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter
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