Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own, ala Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Shilling, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow's hiking trails to begin our land
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Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over the spring break? Sign them up for a School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! In our Aquatic Investigations session, students will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and their feet wet as they explore Great Hollow’s streams looking for signs
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Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own, ala Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Shilling, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow’s hiking trails to begin our land
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We are pleased to welcome back Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and bear aficianado, Felicia Ortner, who will be giving her popular presentation, THE BEAR REALITY at Great Hollow at 1 pm on April 23rd. Ms. Ortner, who has been involved in bear research in Connecticut for 25 years, will discuss the resurgence of this remarkable
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Due to popular demand, we have extended our homeschool program again all the way through June. Every Friday through June, Great Hollow will be offering drop-off programs intended just for homeschoolers! Students will spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through hands-on activities, games, hikes, and self-directed play. Over the course of
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  Celebrate World Turtle Day® at Great Hollow with a fun afternoon learning about turtles and tortoises from around the world! Come see live 200 pound African tortoises as well as several species of native turtles from Connecticut. Three turtle experts will be giving presentations on topics such as turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and natural history of
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Visit Great Hollow for our second annual "Hike the Hollow" event in celebration of National Trails Day®. Come take a naturalist-guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. The hike might be challenging in spots and include uphill and downhill terrain, so please wear proper footwear, and bring a
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