Come enjoy a guided fall foliage hike with our naturalist and Master Woodland Manager, Ben Lee. Attendees will learn how to identify common trees of Connecticut through leaf and bark characteristics. Our hike will begin at the start of the red trail and traverse through a second-growth forest before returning to the patio for light
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Come out to Great Hollow on Saturday, October 25th for our annual Hollow Fest extravaganza! There will be fun for the whole family, including cider pressing, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafting, games, and more! All the while, we'll be making complementary apple cider for you to enjoy and take home. Entry is $5 per adult
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Join Great Hollow staff and our friends from several other local environmental organizations for an informal social gathering at the Housatonic River Brewery (30 Kent Road, New Milford).  Meet Your Greens is northwestern Connecticut’s “green” happy hour, providing opportunities to make connections and exchange news about environmental issues, conservation initiatives, land use, and more. All
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Ever wonder where all the dead leaves go? Come find out on a short, guided hike with our naturalist and Master Woodland Manager, Ben Lee. Attendees will learn about some of nature’s decomposers and the vital services they provide for our ecosystem. Our hike will begin at the red trail and traverse through second-growth forest
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What do spotted lanternflies, Asian jumping worms, and Japanese barberry have in common? They are just three of the 6,500+ known invasive species in the United States. But what makes a species invasive and what should we do about them? Come find out on a short, guided walk and talk with our naturalist Ben Lee and
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Kids, join us for some holiday crafting fun! During this drop-off event children will be making three holiday ornaments: a fused glass ornament*, a decoupage oyster shell ornament, and a painted tree cookie ornament. We will discuss the science behind each of these materials while creating our holiday keepsakes. Space is limited and advanced registration
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Grab your binoculars and join us for a guided birding walk with ornithologist, Dr. Sarah Deckel. Attendees will learn about some of the more common winter residents as well as how to identify them by sight and sound. Our day will begin with a short introductory slideshow and homemade seed cake feeder activity in the
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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. All of
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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. All of
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Kids, join us for an evening of holiday crafting fun! During this drop-off event children will be making three holiday crafts and decorating gingerbread cookies with icing and candy.  Space is limited and advanced registration is required. This program is open to children ages 7-12 and is $15 per child for family-level and above members
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