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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*Sold Out* Kids’ Fall Fun Day
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSchools may be closed, but Great Hollow is open! Come join us for a day of fall exploration! We’ll go on hikes and get creative with crafts while learning about the changes occurring in nature this time of the year. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 7-10. Registration is $45 per child
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Wine & Wreath Night: Fresh Holiday Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdditional evening added! Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is
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Family Holiday Wreath Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSaturday, December 2 | 1:00-1:45 pm | 2:00-2:45 pm | 3:00-3:45 pm Families, join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience
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*SOLD OUT* Wine & Wreath Night: Fresh Holiday Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel
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