Weekday Drop-off: Rabbit Romp

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Did you know Connecticut is home to two species of rabbits and only one of them is native? Join us for this after school program in which we learn all
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Frog Frolic SOLD OUT

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Join Great Hollow and the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from hibernation
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Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT

Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area 190 Cornwall Hill Rd., Patterson, NY

Every April, an odd-looking migratory bird returns to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. It’s
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Afterschool Program: April Showers

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

In this afterschool program, we'll be taking a look at the science of spring, plant growth, and rainfall. We'll hike in the woods and make observations before heading inside for
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Afterschool Program: Migration Madness!

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

The birds are back! In this afterschool program, we will explore the fascinating journey of birds as they make their ways home for the summer. We'll play games, bird watch,
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Afterschool Program: Happy Earth Day!

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

April 22nd is Earth Day! Join us for this after school program in which we celebrate the planet. Through games, hiking, and crafts, we will explore the importance of appreciating
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Nature Night: Spring Songs

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

What's all that noise?! The peepers and wood frogs are out in full force and night time is the best time to hear their singing! In this nature night, we
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Flower Moon Hike

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Enjoy a moonlit, guided hike up to Great Hollow's waterfall with our naturalist, John Foley, and learn what this months "Flower Moon" is all about. We'll look and listen for
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Afterschool Program: Slippery Salamanders

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

It's salamander season! Let's spend today's afterschool program learning all about these fascinating creatures, searching for them under rocks, and studying their behavior. Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is
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Spring Wildflower Hike

Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

Join our naturalist, John Foley, as we seek out early blooming, perennial wildflowers known as spring ephemerals. We’ll learn how to identify them and talk about the natural history of
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