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SUMMARY:Winter Tree and Shrub Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 by looking at subtle details in their bark and branch structure. There will also be a discussion of invasive species and the many emerging diseases that trees in our region now face. We will be hiking some of Great Hollow’s trails\, so please wear appropriate footwear and dress warmly. Meet in the visitor’s parking area by the main entrance. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is appreciated. Please sign up in advance by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/winter-tree-and-shrub-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Wolf Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:**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 flashlight or headlamp. The hike is weather-dependent. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. Please\, no dogs. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5/person for non-members is greatly appreciated. Advanced registration is required. Please sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. We’ll meet at 6:00 pm in the visitor’s parking area by Great Hollow’s main entrance.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/wolf-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
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SUMMARY:Hike the Hollow for National Trails Day - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION: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 and then trek through fields and forests along the Red Trail while making our way up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. There we’ll take a short snack break and learn about the history of the “Hollow\,” and why it has become one of the area’s most ecologically significant protected areas. Afterward\, we’ll continue our hike through a hemlock forest along our Orange and Yellow Trails while learning some basic tree identification tips and searching for migrant birds (bring binoculars if you own a pair). The hike will be moderately challenging in some areas and feature both steep uphill and downhill terrain\, so wear sturdy footwear. The hike will likely last around two hours. Please meet in Great Hollow’s visitor parking area by the main entrance at 10 am. Well-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome to join. Attendance will be capped to allow for social distancing\, so please register in advance by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/hike-the-hollow-for-national-trails-day/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T080000
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:**CANCELLED** \n  \nJoin 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 species that can pass through Great Hollow this time of year. Remember to bring binoculars and wear sturdy footwear for walking on trails. A suggested donation of $5/person is greatly appreciated. We’ll meet in Great Hollow’s visitor parking area by the main entrance at 8 am. Attendance will be limited to allow for social distancing\, so please register in advance by emailing John Foley at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/spring-migration-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 walking on trails. Also\, don’t forget to bring your binoculars so you can look for spring migrant birds while we’re at it! Free for members; a suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated. Advanced registration is required and space is limited to allow for social distancing. No dogs\, please. Sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/spring-wildflower-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T200000
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SUMMARY:Flower Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 or headlamp (please make sure the batteries work beforehand!). The hike is weather-dependent and limited to only 12 people to allow for social distancing. Appropriate for children ages 10 and up. No dogs\, please. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5/person for non-members is greatly appreciated. Advance registration is required. Please sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/flower-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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 naturalist\, Aldo Leopold\, called “the sky dance.” The males repeatedly spiral high up into the air and then return to the ground in a wild zig-zag\, all in hopes of impressing and attracting one of the females watching and judging their performance. Join us on a guided evening walk to one of the locale places where woodcocks can often be seen engaging in their aerial displays. We will meet in Great Hollow’s visitor parking area at 7 pm and then take a short drive over to the Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area off Cornwall Hill Rd. in Patterson\, NY. You may also meet us there directly if you prefer (190 Cornwall Hill Rd.\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563). Please dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring a flashlight\, as we will be returning to our vehicles in the dark. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated. No dogs\, please. Advanced registration is required and space is limited to allow for social distancing. Sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. *Please note that while we will do our best to see woodcocks\, there is no way to guarantee it.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/woodcock-walk-3/
LOCATION:Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area\, 190 Cornwall Hill Rd.\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T113000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT First Signs of Spring Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 early spring migrant birds. Advanced registration is required and attendance will be limited to allow for social distancing. We’ll meet in the visitor parking lot by Great Hollow’s main entrance. Please\, no dogs. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated. Sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/first-signs-of-spring-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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