Come enjoy the fall foliage with us as we explore the northern portions of Great Hollow and the scenic overlook in the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Our hike will begin at the trail-head for Great Hollow’s purple trail off of Hardscrabble Road and traverse through second-growth forest and thickets of mountain laurel. We’ll then
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Have some crafty kids? Bring them down to our holiday craft workshop! In this event, we will encourage your children’s natural creativity to make thoughtful, unique presents and decorations just in time for the holidays. We will start off with a hike in the woods to find inspiration in the natural world and forage for
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Did you know that Connecticut is home to eight owl species? Or that owls lack a sense of smell and swallow their prey whole? Come join us for this Nature Night program in which we learn all about one of nature's most formidable nighttime predators! We’ll visit with our resident barred owls and screech owls,
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Where do migratory birds go in the winter and how do they find their way there? How do the ones that stay behind in the cold survive? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of birds in the winter! We will head into the woods with our binoculars to see how many birds we
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Friend or foe? Few animals are as fascinating and polarizing as foxes! Secretive by nature, foxes inspire a lot of curiosity and confusion. In this virtual program, we'll learn all about the behaviors and adaptations of Connecticut's gray and red foxes, and work to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about them. This program is
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Join us for a romp through the winter woods as we learn all about the science of snow and the animals that live amongst it! In this afterschool program, we'll search for animal tracks in the snow, explore winter wildlife behaviors, and discuss the science of ice crystals! This is a drop-off program best suited
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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 bears? Or do they fly south like birds? Join us for this afterschool program all about the wild world of insects in winter! We'll explore
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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 how specially adapted plants and animals survive the winter. John will also share some tips on how to identify some of our trees and other
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