Have you ever wondered what happens to insects during the winter? Contrary to popular belief, not all insects die in the cold season. So, do they sleep all winter like
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Did you know that when animals hibernate, they don't really "sleep" through the winter? Join our naturalist, John Foley, for a winter ecology hike through Great Hollow where we'll learn
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Winter is a wild time in the atmosphere that can lead to severe weather conditions. In this afterschool program, we'll learn all about the science of winter weather: the different
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Calling all birders! Did you know Great Hollow has been a sponsor of the Connecticut Bird Atlas since 2018? The Bird Atlas is a massive statewide project led by UConn and DEEP
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How do small mammals like chipmunks, moles, and voles survive the winter? Where do they live and what do they eat? In this Saturday drop-off program, we will learn all
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Enjoy a moonlit, guided hike up to Great Hollow's waterfall with our naturalist, John Foley, and learn what this month's "Wolf Moon" is all about. We'll look and listen for
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Let's celebrate World Wetlands Day with an exploration of the marshes of the world, including our very own wetland here at Great Hollow. In this afterschool program, we will learn
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Let's get crafty! In this drop-off program for kids, we’ll make plantable seed paper for homemade, all-natural Valentine’s Day cards. We’ll also go for a hike and learn all about
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Join us for this afterschool program all about the elusive bobcat, also known as a lynx. We’ll learn all about these curious creatures, search for signs of them in the
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