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  • Hunter Moon Hike

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Take 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 States

    Schools 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 States

    Additional 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 States

    Saturday, 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 States

    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 necessary. Please feel
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  • *SOLD OUT* Kids’ Drop-off: Holiday Cookies & Crafts

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Kids, join us for some after-school crafting and fun. During this drop-off program, you’ll decorate a large gingerbread man with icing and candy. Children will also create two ornaments. Registration is $20 per child and includes all the supplies. Program open to children ages 6-12. Space is limited and this event regularly sells out. Advanced
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  • *Sold Out* Kids’ January Drop-in Day

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Your school may be closed, but Great Hollow is open! Come join us for a day of winter 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 full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-10. Registration is $50
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  • Maple Syrup Demonstration

    Maple syrup season has arrived! Come to Great Hollow and learn all about making maple syrup right in your backyard. No fancy evaporator systems here; just a hot open fire to gather around for good conversation and to watch the process of turning sap into syrup. We’ll learn how to identify and tap maple trees,
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  • Kids’ Drop-off Program: Rabbit Romp

    Kids, hop on over for morning of fun at Great Hollow! During this program we’ll learn some fun facts about rabbits and meet our resident rabbit up close. We’ll also set aside some time for fun and games like hopscotch and a rabbit-themed craft. Registration is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited
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  • Seminar: The Threat and Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut

    Sherman Library 1 Sherman Ctr, Sherman, CT, United States

    The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect from Asia that is quickly spreading throughout the Northeast and presenting a novel threat to native trees and domestic crops -- particularly grapes. Join us at the Sherman Library for a special presentation by our education coordinator, Tara Ewers, about the research she has been doing to better
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