“National Trails Day” Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesCelebrate National Trails Day with Great Hollow's naturalist, John Foley, and the Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust's director, Bill McCann, as we "Hike the Hollow" and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola
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Kids’ Nature Night: The Amazing Superpowers of Bats!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid you know that bats have “superpowers” that can rival any super hero? These powers are the adaptations that enable certain bat species to do amazing things, such as flying
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Invasive Plant Walk & Talk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesNon-native invasive plants are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity and a major challenge in conservation. They negatively affect property values, agricultural productivity, public utilities, fisheries, tourism, outdoor recreation,
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Plein Air Art Day
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin accomplished artist and teacher, Sharon Nakazato, from Friends of the Great Swamp for a plein air art day at Great Hollow Nature Preserve! Great Hollow provides a diverse array
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Building a Pollinator Garden
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesPollinators need our help! Habitat loss and pesticide use have caused steep population declines in many ecologically and economically important species of pollinators, such as butterflies and bees. Despite the
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Mushroom Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us as we explore the beautiful and mysterious world of fungi with Western Connecticut State University's mycologist, Dr. Hannah Reynolds. We'll look for mushrooms and other fungi along Great
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Jazz Night on the Patio
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesEnjoy an intimate night at Great Hollow with live jazz performed by the BnB Jazz Trio, along with complimentary wine and cheese, and s’mores roasted over the fire. The BnB
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Herrick Trail Hike
Herrick Trail Preserve Sherman, CT, United StatesJoin us to discover one of Sherman's best-kept secrets - the Herrick Trail. Managed by the Naromi Land Trust, the Herrick Trail begins from one of the northernmost points of
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Kid’s Nature Night – Absurd Adaptations
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States *REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT* Nature Night is back for a whole new season! Join our Education Coordinator, Sena, for this first program in the series that
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Fall Foliage Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesEnjoy the fall foliage with us and our friends from FrOGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) as we hike to the northern portions of Great Hollow and the scenic overlook
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