Epic Journeys of Migratory Birds
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid you know that some migrating birds will fly more than 600 miles in a single day? That's a lot of flapping! And did you know they can see the magnetic fields of the Earth and use them to determine which way is north vs. south? It's happening all around us right now as millions
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Distance-learning Program: Hands-on Habitats
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us on a virtual habitat adventure! From montane forests to the saltmarshes and beaches of the coast, we will explore the many habitat types that can be found in the Northeast, discover what animals live there, and discuss the important services that they provide. After becoming familiar with how habitats work, we will test our
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Virtual Art Show
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMost art events have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the 2020 Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show is on – online, that is! This year’s show is a virtual show and can be viewed here until June 30th. The show features 104 fantastic pieces of art by 40 different artists. All
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Biological Invaders!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesImagine toads the size of dogs, giant snakes, and microscopic insects that can threaten entire forests! Invasive species like these can cause lasting, sometimes irreversible damage to ecosystems and native biodiversity. Join us for our next virtual class for an exploration of the different types of invaders and what we can do to help curb
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Buildin’ Beavers!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a virtual class all about nature's ultimate engineers: beavers! In this class, we will explore the many adaptations of the beaver, how they build their dams, and how they are essential to the health of the entire ecosystem.This program is most suitable for children ages 6 to 10, but younger and older
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Distance-learning: Masters of Disguise
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesFrom birds that can mimic car alarms and insects that disguise themselves as plants, to the mesmerizing color displays of a cuttlefish, animals are capable of all kinds of camouflage and mimicry. In this virtual class, we will explore some of the most amazing examples of camouflage and mimicry from around the world, and discover
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Distance-learning: Lynx High Jinks
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid you know that we have one of the world's four species of lynx living right here in Connecticut? You probably know it better as the bobcat (Lynx rufus)! Bobcats, like the one above that was recently snapped by one of our trail cameras, are very common in Great Hollow and the surrounding area, but
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Invasive Plant Walk & Talk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAs stay-at-home orders for Connecticut and nearby areas of New York are lifted, we will be gradually resuming events and programs at Great Hollow that are entirely outdoors and conducive to social distancing. The first such event will be an invasive plant walk on June 13th. Invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to
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Guided Paddle of the Great Swamp
Patterson Recreation Center Marble Road, Patterson, NY, United StatesSafely enjoy the outdoors with us on a naturalist-guided paddle of the Great Swamp in Patterson, New York. The Great Swamp is a regionally significant wetland that is home to a wide diversity of plant and animal life, including threatened and endangered species. During our paddle, we are likely to see herons, kingfishers, colorful songbirds,
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“Buck Moon” Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesCap off your 4th of July with a moonlit, naturalist-guided hike at Great Hollow, and learn what this month’s “Buck Moon” is all about. We’ll also look and listen for owls and other creatures of the night as we trek up to the Quaker Brook waterfalls. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight or
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