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SUMMARY:Winter Survival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 11th as we explore the many adaptations that animals (and people!) have for surviving the cold winter months. Through hands-on activities\, games\, and a guided hike in the woods\, children will discover how fascinating nature in winter can be. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Suggested donation of $5 per child. Please contact our Education Coordinator\, Sena at sena@greathollow.org to register. Space is limited to 12.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/winter-survival/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bird Photography Presentation and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Great Hollow Photographers Club is pleased to host noted bird photographer\, Dennis Larkin\, who will lead a bird photography presentation and workshop that you won’t want to miss. Dennis will share camera techniques and teach everyone the secrets to taking wonderful bird photographs. Bring examples of your own bird photos for display and discussion\, if you have any. All ages and skill levels welcome. Suggestion donation of $5 per person for non-members. Please email John at jfoley@greathollow.org to sign up. (Photo by Dennis Larkin)
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/bird-photography-presentation-workshop/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** The Big Night - Vernal Pool Hike
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: Due to weather conditions and the current status of the vernal pools\, tonight’s Vernal Pool Hike has been cancelled. Please contact John at jfoley@greathollow.org to receive updates about rescheduling. \n  \nJoin Great Hollow’s naturalist\, John Foley\, for a fun hike to a vernal pool to learn about what every naturalist knows as “The Big Night.” The date is tentative because weather conditions need to be just right (light rain with temperatures in the mid to high 40’s)\, but participants will almost certainly get to witness the yearly mass migration of spotted salamanders and wood frogs to their breeding pools. We will meet at the White Silo Winery in Sherman (32 Route 37) and then hike to the vernal pools at the Naromi Land Trust’s Towner Hill Preserve. The hike is somewhat steep in some sections. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp\, rain gear\, and sturdy boots. No dogs\, please. Reserve a space and sign up to receive updates about the date and time by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. Suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members of Great Hollow or Naromi Land Trust.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/the-big-night-vernal-pool-hike/
LOCATION:Towner Hill Preserve\, 35 CT-37\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Break - Aquatic Investigations\, for ages 6-10
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over the spring break? Sign them up for a School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! In our Aquatic Investigations session\, students will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and their feet wet as they explore Great Hollow’s streams looking for signs of life. Through hands-on activities and games\, students will learn how to identify a variety of stream organisms\, determine the health of the stream ecosystem\, and how aquatic invertebrates compare to their terrestrial counterparts. This is a full-day\, drop-off program. $45 per child for members; $50 for non-members. Please email Great Hollow’s Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information. \nFor ages 6-10. Return to events calendar to register for the Aquatic Investigations session for ages 8-12 on April 12.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/aquatic-investigations-ages-6-10/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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SUMMARY:Spring Break - Nature Art\, for ages 6-10
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own\, ala Andy Goldsworthy\, Richard Shilling\, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow’s hiking trails to begin our land art projects. These creations are ephemeral and can’t be taken home\, but your child will have several pictures taken of their work which will be emailed to you at the end of the week (and you can of course visit the masterpieces with your child anytime!). This is a full-day\, drop-off program. $45 per child for members; $50 for non-members. Please email Great Hollow’s Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information. \nFor ages 6-10. Please return to the events calendar for the Nature Art session for ages 8-12 on April 13.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/spring-break-nature-art-ages-6-10/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T083000
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SUMMARY:Spring Break - Aquatic Investigations\, for ages 8-12
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over the spring break? Sign them up for a School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! In our Aquatic Investigations session\, students will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and their feet wet as they explore Great Hollow’s streams looking for signs of life. Through hands-on activities and games\, students will learn how to identify a variety of stream organisms\, determine the health of the stream ecosystem\, and how aquatic invertebrates compare to their terrestrial counterparts. This is a full-day\, drop-off program. $45 per child for members; $50 for non-members. Please email Great Hollow’s Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information. \nFor ages 8-12. Return to events calendar to register for the Aquatic Investigations session for ages 6-10 on April 10.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/aquatic-investigations-ages-8-12/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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SUMMARY:Spring Break - Nature Art\, for ages 8-12
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own\, ala Andy Goldsworthy\, Richard Shilling\, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow’s hiking trails to begin our land art projects. These creations are ephemeral and can’t be taken home\, but your child will have several pictures taken of their work which will be emailed to you at the end of the week (and you can of course visit the masterpieces with your child anytime!). This is a full-day\, drop-off program. $45 per child for members; $50 for non-members. Please email Great Hollow’s Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information. \nFor ages 8-12. Please return to the events calendar for the Nature Art session for ages 6-10 on April 11.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/spring-break-nature-art-ages-8-12/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170423T143000
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SUMMARY:The Bear Reality
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and bear aficianado\, Felicia Ortner\, who will be giving her popular presentation\, THE BEAR REALITY at Great Hollow at 1 pm on April 23rd. Ms. Ortner\, who has been involved in bear research in Connecticut for 25 years\, will discuss the resurgence of this remarkable survivor that was once extinct in the state\, and talk about strategies for human coexistence with bears.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/the-bear-reality/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T100000
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SUMMARY:Weekday Homeschool Program\, Every Friday Through June
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we have extended our homeschool program again all the way through June. Every Friday through June\, Great Hollow will be offering drop-off programs intended just for homeschoolers! Students will spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through hands-on activities\, games\, hikes\, and self-directed play. Over the course of the series\, they will learn about local plants and animals\, animal tracking\, map making\, shelter building\, fire making\, and other topics that will be tailored to their interests. Open to children ages 7-12. You may register your child for individual or multiple days. Members: $45/day for one class or $35/day when you sign up for more than one; non-members: $50/day for one class or $40/day when you sign up for more than one. Please email Sena at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to register. \nDates: May 26 and June 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.\n 10 am drop-off\, 3 pm pick-up each day
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/weekday-homeschoolers-program-every-friday-in-march/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170430T153000
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SUMMARY:Capturing A Garden - Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Great Hollow Photographers Club is pleased to announce a workshop for all those who love the beauty of a garden and want to learn more about nature photography. Come hear photographer\, Linda T. Hubbard’s tips for using a camera to capture those special moments of nature’s beauty. She will be talking about “Ten Things to Think about When Photographing a Garden.” All ages and all skill levels are welcome. Bring your camera and enthusiasm! Suggested donation of $5 per person. \nLinda T Hubbard is a well known photographer\, gallery owner and art activist from the Hudson Valley who recently moved to Sherman. For more information about Linda\, visit her website http://www.LindaTHubbard.com.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/capturing-a-garden-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170514T070000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Mother’s Day\, when local birding expert Angela Dimmitt will lead a walk to look for colorful spring migrants that are currently undertaking their journey from their Central and South American wintering grounds to their northern breeding grounds. Ms. Dimmitt will show us where to look and how to identify the more than 50 migratory bird species that can occur at Great Hollow this time of year. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet in front of the Merritt House\, by the trail head to the Red Trail.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/mothers-day-birding-walk/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T144500Z
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SUMMARY:Family Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, we are pleased to offer another Family Night Hike at Great Hollow on Saturday\, May 20th. We will start off the evening by engaging in games and activities for kids that demonstrate the amazing adaptions of nocturnal and crepuscular animals. Once the sun sets we’ll hit the trails and discover the different world that comes to life at night. Feel free to bring a flashlight or headlamp. If your light doesn’t have a red setting\, you will be provided with red cellophane to put over it so that our vision won’t be hindered. Recommended for ages 4 and up. No strollers or dogs\, please. As with most of our programs\, a suggested donation of $5 per person is greatly appreciated. Please register by contacting Sena\, our Education Coordinator\, at sena@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/family-night-hike/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T140003Z
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SUMMARY:World Turtle Day®
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate World Turtle Day® at Great Hollow with a fun afternoon learning about turtles and tortoises from around the world! Come see live 200 pound African tortoises as well as several species of native turtles from Connecticut. Three turtle experts will be giving presentations on topics such as turtle conservation\, rehabilitation\, and natural history of native species that live in our area. Saturday\, May 27th from 1-4 pm (rain date June 3).
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/world-turtle-day/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T171243Z
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day\, Hike the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Visit Great Hollow for our second annual “Hike the Hollow” event in celebration of National Trails Day®. Come take a naturalist-guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. The hike might be challenging in spots and include uphill and downhill terrain\, so please wear proper footwear\, and bring a snack and plenty of water. We’ll meet at the Great Hollow parking area and then carpool to the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Please register by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/national-trails-day-hike-hollow/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170522T171557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T171557Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Discovery Camp
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up for summer fun at Great Hollow before space is gone! Our new day camp program offers children ages 4-12 the opportunity to forge lasting connections with the natural world on our 825-acre preserve in New Fairfield. Your child will spend the day outdoors\, exploring Great Hollow’s creeks\, forests\, meadows\, and trails\, learning about the critters that make this special place their home. Each full-day session includes science-based environmental education\, activities\, games\, hikes\, and daily time for self-directed nature play. Please visit our Summer Camp page for more information.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/eco-discovery-camp/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170701T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170701T180000
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CREATED:20170602T141836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170701T143345Z
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SUMMARY:Hollow Fest 2017: Live Music\, Kid's Activities\, and More **Will be held today\, rain or shine**
DESCRIPTION:**Hollow Fest will be held today\, rain or shine. Cross your fingers for nice weather!** \nCome out to Great Hollow on Saturday\, July 1st for our first annual Hollow Fest extravaganza! There will be fun and entertainment for the whole family\, including live music\, a variety of activities for kids\, live animal demonstrations\, and raffles. There will be naturalist-guided hikes\, a fly fishing demonstration\, a scavenger hunt\, craft-making opportunities\, and much much more. The Connecticut Wood Carver’s Association will be here\, helping children carve their very own walking sticks\, and a local bee expert will be here to demonstrate the art of beekeeping. Our local land trusts will be on hand informing visitors about lesser known places to hike in the surrounding area and discussing the pivotal role that land trusts play in protecting our natural resources. We will be raffling off a free week of Great Hollow summer camp\, outdoor yoga lessons\, a naturalist-guided canoe trip through the Great Swamp\, and more. Enjoy all of this over some burgers and hotdogs while listening to live music by Sherman’s very own Don Lowe and Putnam Lake’s finest\, Mike Latini. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and blankets\, and picnic on our Great Lawn. No dogs\, please. Tickets are available below for a suggested donation of $12 per person over the age of 12 (no tickets required for children ages 12 and under).  Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event\, so be sure to get yours in advance. \nClick here for a schedule of activities
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/hollow-fest-2017-live-music-kids-activities/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T220000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 9th for an astronomy event that will be out of this world! The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astonomy Club will be here to teach us “how the sky works” and then take us out for some stargazing with their high-power telescopes. Ever look at the sky and wonder why the stars rise in the East and set in the West?  For that matter\, why does the Sun rise in the East?  Why not the North or the West?  And why does a particular star rise 4 minutes later each day?   We’ll answer these questions and many more. No prior knowledge of astronomy is required – just curiosity! Please bring binoculars and a red flashlight\, if you have them. As with most of our community events\, a suggested donation of $5/person for non-members is greatly appreciated.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/astronomy-night/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T155110Z
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SUMMARY:George Cain 9/11 Memorial Hike
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday September 10th\, Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission will be leading a special joint hike in remembrance of FDNY firefighter\, George Cain\, who lost his life in the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Cain\, a Patterson NY resident and outdoor enthusiast\, was often found hiking\, skiing and bicycling throughout the Putnam County park that borders Great Hollow. After 9/11\, the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission commemorated him with a trailhead and outdoor monument in recognition of his heroism. We will meet at the Great Hollow parking lot at 9am and then carpool up to the George Cain Memorial trailhead on Quaker Hill. The hike will take about 2.5 hours and is moderately difficult in some sections. To register\, please contact John at jfoley@greathollow.org. \nPhoto by Michael Duffy
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/george-cain-911-memorial-hike/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170911T172339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T172339Z
UID:10000120-1505559600-1505563200@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike for Celebrate New Fairfield Day
DESCRIPTION:Great Hollow will be participating in the 5th annual Celebrate New Fairfield Day by leading a family-friendly hike through our 825 acre preserve – the second largest natural area in town. Come on out for what will hopefully be a beautiful Fall day\, and don’t forget to also check out all of the other activities that will be going on to promote New Fairfield’s great organizations and businesses. We’ll meet in the Great Hollow parking area and then head up the Red Trail. The hike will be moderately easy and suitable for you.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/guided-hike-celebrate-new-fairfield-day/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170911T172536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T172536Z
UID:10000121-1505656800-1505660400@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Travel Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Great Hollow Photographers Club is pleased to host veteran travel photographer\, Neil Zobler\, who will give a presentation featuring his outstanding “Cuba” portfolio as an example of how to create successful and meaningful travel photography. Neil will discuss the best steps to plan and produce your own photo trip\, including tips on cameras and lenses\, and how to maximize your current equipment. Whether you are a novice or a pro\, you’ll enjoy Neil’s brilliant photos and recommendations.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/travel-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170911T171617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T171303Z
UID:10000119-1505728800-1505746800@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Monday Homeschool Program
DESCRIPTION:Great Hollow offers popular drop-off programs intended just for homeschoolers\, ages 7-12. Join us for a single day\, a season\, or the whole school year! Students spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through science-based environmental education activities\, games\, hikes\, and self-directed play. Each season is structured around a set of related themes that will be the jumping off point for our daily adventures\, with plenty of opportunities for students to pursue their individual interests. \nFall dates: 9/18\, 9/25\, 10/2. 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 11/27\, 12/4\, 12/11\, 12/18. Winter dates: 1/8\, 1/15\, 1/22\, 1/29\, 2/5\, 2/12\, 2/19\, 2/26\, 3/5\, 3/12\, 3/19. Spring dates: 3/26\, 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/23\, 4/30\, 5/7\, 5/14\, 5/21\, 6/4\, 6/11\, 6/18. Drop-off is 10 am and pick-up is 3 pm. \nMembers: $45/day for one class or $35/day when you sign up for more than one; non-members: $50/day for one class or $40/day when you sign up for more than one. Please email Sena at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to register. \n  \n  \n  \nThemes \n\n\n\nFall\nWinter\nSpring\n\n\nhow seasons change\nwinter adaptations\necosystems\n\n\ncolor loss in leaves\nanimal tracking\nbiodiversity\n\n\nleaf and tree ID\nwinter tree ID\nplant and tree ID\n\n\ndichotomous keys\nthe science of snow\nwild edibles\n\n\nnature art\nwinter survival skills\noutdoor survival skills\n\n\nmap skills\nmap skills\nmap skills\n\n\nobservation skills\nobservation skills\nobservation skills\n\n\nnature journaling\nnature journaling\nnature journaling
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/monday-homeschool-program/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170922T143432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T143943Z
UID:10000122-1507372200-1507377600@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist-guided Fall Foliage Hike
DESCRIPTION:Great Hollow and FrOGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) are leading a joint hike to explore the northern portions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the overlook at the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Our hike will begin off of Hardscrabble Road and traverse through second-growth forest and Mountain Laurel thickets. We’ll then finish at a scenic overlook that provides beautiful views of  Great Hollow and Pootatuck State Forest in their fall foliage. We’ll meet at Great Hollow’s visitor parking area and carpool up to Hardscrabble Road. The hike will last about an hour and will be moderately difficult in some sections. Leashed dogs are permitted. Please register by emailing John Foley.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/naturalist-guided-fall-foliage-hike/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20170922T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T162408Z
UID:10000123-1507923000-1509231600@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Haunting at the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Haunting at the Hollow is back! The haunted trail from last year has been replaced with all new\, custom-built haunted houses to scare the pants off you! It officially opens Friday the 13th and then runs every Friday and Saturday for the rest of October. Don’t wait to get your tickets for this haunting experience being put on by By Night Productions and the New Fairfield Department of Parks & Recreation. Click here for tickets and more information.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/haunting-at-the-hollow-2/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171012T125525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T125525Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Cider Making & Pumpkin Painting
DESCRIPTION:Fall is apple season\, and apple season means apple cider!  Come down to Great Hollow on Saturday\, October 28th to try your hand at making cider with our hand-cranked apple press. You’ll grind the apples\, press the mash\, and collect a pint of your very own cider to take home with you. To make sure you’re staying warm\, we’ll have some freshly made mulled cider on hand. We’ll also have a pumpkin painting station for kids\, so there will be plenty to do for the whole family. $5 per person.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/apple-cider-making-pumpkin-painting/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171024T120058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T120058Z
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SUMMARY:Slime Lab!
DESCRIPTION:Are your kids crazy about slime? Bring them down to Great Hollow on Saturday\, November 11 to ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around and learn all about the chemistry of slime! For this special event\, Great Hollow is hosting instructors from Mad Science who will teach students about slime and its basic ingredients in a series of hands-on activities. This Slime Time workshop provides an entertaining lesson on polymers and their properties\, and introduces elementary school-age kids to relatively complex chemistry concepts in tactile\, visually-engaging experiments. Varied concoctions of slime will be stirred up in scientific style\, and we will finish by testing the properties of slime in team-spirited fashion at the Slime Olympics! $15 per child; $10 per sibling. Most suitable for children ages 6 to 11. Please email us in advance to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/slime-lab/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171023T151844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T151844Z
UID:10000129-1510491600-1510497000@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Nature Photography for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join three of Great Hollow’s favorite photographers for a fun workshop presentation\, starting with the basics of photography (John Charles)\, and then the application of those basics to landscape photography (Linda Hubbard) and wildlife photography (John Foley).  Bring your own camera (and manual!) and feel free to ask questions and request advice from anyone in the room. For all ages and levels of photo experience.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/nature-photography-beginners/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171023T124958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T151329Z
UID:10000128-1510495200-1510502400@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Map and Compass Basics for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Bring your junior explorers down to Great Hollow on Sunday\, November 12th to learn the basics of map and compass use. We’ll spend the first portion of the program learning how to work the compass and how to use it with a map. We’ll then put our skills to the test by following a treasure map and collecting clues to solve a riddle that will lead us to a prize. This is a drop-off program and space is limited. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Please email us in advance to register. $5 per child. Compasses provided or you may bring your own.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/map-compass-basics-kids/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171116T154051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T142337Z
UID:10000136-1512824400-1512835200@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:Handmade for the Holidays **Registration Full**
DESCRIPTION:**Note: registration is currently full** \nJoin us on Saturday\, December 9th for our first annual Handmade for the Holidays event! Children will be provided with supplies and instruction to make nature-themed holiday gifts for their family and friends. There will be a variety of age-appropriate projects for children to choose from\, and each child will leave the event with 2-3 wrapped gifts of their own creation. Hot chocolate and tea will be provided. \nThis is a drop-off program\, open to children ages 5 to 12. Registration is $10 per child. Please contact our Education Coordinator\, Sena at (203) 546-7789 or sena@greathollow.org with any questions or to register your child. Space is limited.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/handmade-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171115T171125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T180616Z
UID:10000133-1513103400-1513107000@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:DEEP Presentation of the CT Bird Atlas Project
DESCRIPTION:Come to Great Hollow on Tuesday\, December 12th to hear a presentation about the exciting and long-awaited Connecticut Bird Atlas Project. The Connecticut Bird Atlas is being led by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the University of Connecticut\, and aims to (1) better understand breeding bird distribution and abundance in the state\, (2) document changes in bird species distributions since the last atlas that was conducted in the 1980’s\, (3) understand the distribution of overwintering birds in the state\, (4) identify important stopover habitats for migrants\, and (5) establish predictive relationships about where species occur on the landscape.  The results of this statewide\, 5-year initiative will be publicly available on an interactive website and of myriad uses to government agencies\, conservation organizations\, environmental consultants\, and other stakeholders throughout Connecticut who are involved in the conservation of our natural resources. Its success will depend on the volunteer support of the birding community\, so if you are a birder and are interested in getting involved\, please come to the presentation to hear about how you can help out.  The presentation will be given by Dr. Min Huang of the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Dr. Huang has been a wildlife biologist for the Department for the past 16 years and heads the agency’s Migratory Bird Program.  He is also an adjunct research scientist at the University of Connecticut. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/deep-presentation-ct-bird-atlas-project/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185758
CREATED:20171117T130237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T131018Z
UID:10000139-1514277000-1514561400@greathollow.org
SUMMARY:School Break Adventure Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nLooking for something fun and educational for your child to do during the winter school break? Get them off their phones and sign them up for Great Hollow’s  winter day camp program! Our program offers children ages 5 to 9 the opportunity to forge lasting connections with the natural world on our 825-acre preserve in New Fairfield. Days will be spent outdoors (with plenty of breaks inside to warm up) exploring Great Hollow’s creeks\, forests\, meadows\, and trails\, learning about the critters that make this special place their home. Each full-day session includes science-based environmental education activities\, games\, hikes\, animal encounters\, and time for self-directed nature play. \nJoin us for one day\, two days\, or the entire week! Members: $45/day for one day or $40/day for multiple days. Non-Members: $50/day for one day or $45/day for multiple days. Drop-off is at 8:30am and pick-up is at 3:30pm. Please contact our Camp Director\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org or (203) 546-7789 with any questions or to register your child. \n  \n Schedule: \nTuesday\, 12/26: Biomimicry—Nature Got There First! \nWhat do airplanes\, Velcro®\, and wind turbines all have in common? They are three of the many human inventions that were inspired by nature. Through hands-on activities we’ll learn about biomimicry—an innovative method of problem solving that looks to the natural world for solutions to human challenges—and use that knowledge to inspire inventions of our very own. \nWednesday\, 12/28: Wild Winter  \nJoin us as we explore the many adaptations that animals have for surviving the winter months. Through games\, hand-on activities\, and hikes in the woods\, we will discover how interesting nature in winter can be. \nThursday\, 12/29: Winter Survival Challenge! \nCould you survive being lost in the wintertime woods? Join us for the day to see if you have what it takes to make your own fire and shelter\, read a map\, and travel off-trail. Through hands-on activities and cooperative challenges\, we’ll practice the art of staying found while learning the necessary steps to take in actual survival situations. \nFriday\, 12/29: Reasons for the Seasons \nWhat causes winter and the other seasons? Where does snow come from and how is it formed? How can snow keep animals (including you!) warm? We’ll spend the day learning the answers to these questions and more through games\, hands-on activities and hikes in the woods. \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/school-break-adventure-program-2/
LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain WMA\, Patterson\, NY\, 12563\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
GEO:41.50853;-73.55053
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