Foraging for Autumn Wild Edibles
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin local farmer, forager, educator, and special guest Sarah Lucas of Harlem Valley Homestead to learn how to forage for wild edible plants and mushrooms of the late summer/early autumn. Wild foods can be rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, anti-bacterials, and phytonutrients that industrial foods increasingly fail to provide. Whether for health, hunger, convenience or curiosity,
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Kids’ Nature Night: Alien Invaders!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWhat do Japanese Knotweed, Red Swamp Crayfish, and Spotted Lanternflies have in common? They are all non-native, invasive species that are now found right here in Connecticut. During this program we’ll learn about the differences between native and non-native species, how invasive species spread, and what can be done to control them. Afterwards we’ll take
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Submission Deadline for 2024 Calendar Contest
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) was formed by members of the local community who have a shared interest in nature photography. The goals of the club are to use photography to support the educational and conservation missions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve, improve the photographic skills of members through the sharing of knowledge and experience, and
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Halloween Wreath & Wine Night
Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next Wreath & Wine Night. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a multi-colored, deco mesh wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to enjoy while crafting. Registration is
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Kids’ Drop-off Program: Buggin’ Out!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAre dragonflies insects? What about spiders? During this program, we’ll bug out learning all about the fascinating world of insects and head out into the field with our nets to see what we can collect. We’ll take our specimens back inside to look at more closely through a scope and talk about what we’ve found.
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Photographing Mindfulness Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesA two hour workshop exploring the integration of mindfulness with the art of photography will be presented by renowned local photographer Jim Stasiak at Great Hollow on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2 pm. Jim’s award-winning work has appeared not only in Great Hollow’s Juried Art Shows, but in gallery shows throughout America. This program
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Photo Club Meeting
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) was formed by members of the local community who have a shared interest in nature photography. The goals of the club are to use photography to support the educational and conservation missions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve, improve the photographic skills of members through the sharing of knowledge and experience,
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*Sold Out* Kids’ Nature Night: Hollow-ween Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for a twilight hike to the waterfall where we’ll learn interesting facts about Halloween and some of the different animals associated with the holiday. After our hike we’ll return inside for some Halloween crafting followed by s’mores. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. Registration is $15 per child
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Guest Seminar: The Wild World of Bats
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States Join us as we celebrate Bat Week with a presentation by bat biologist, Dr. Devaughn Fraser, of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Bats are one of the most unique, diverse and extraordinary groups of mammals on the planet. Here in Connecticut and across the Northeast, they are also one of the
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Hunter Moon Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesTake a moonlit hike with Great Hollow’s naturalist, Ben Lee, and learn about this month’s “Hunter Moon”. We’ll 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
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