DIY and Wine Night: Easter Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for an evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop you’ll learn how to make your own Easter burlap wreath complete with a distressed finish wooden accent. No previous experience necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to
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Weekday Drop-off: Shamrock Celebration
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a celebration of the Irish natural world! From the astounding landscapes to the many creatures - both real and mythical! - we will explore the similarities and differences between the Connecticut landscape and the Emerald Isle. Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15 for
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Weekday Drop-off: Seeds and Spring
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSpring is upon us! One of the first signs of spring is the re-emergence of plants. In this after school program, we’ll learn all about the amazing adaptations of seeds, plants, and their life cycles, before trying our hand at planting some seeds of our own! Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15
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Photography “Open Screen Night”
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club invites all local photographers to participate in a virtual "Open Screen Night" via Zoom on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7 pm. Open Screen Night is not limited to nature images. All subjects and genres are welcome, and can include street, architecture, composites, portraits, macro, still life, underwater, etc. Anything
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SOLD OUT First Signs of Spring Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin our naturalist John Foley and members of Friends of the Great Swamp for a special (almost) spring hike. We'll explore the fields and forests of Great Hollow in search of early blooming, spring ephemeral wildflowers, learn some helpful tips for spring plant and tree identification, and keep our eyes and ears open for any
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SOLD OUT A Great Hollow Easter Egg Hunt!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for an Easter celebration at Great Hollow! In addition to an egg hunt, we will decorate eggs, make simple baskets, and learn all about the natural world in the spring! Registration is $20 for non-members and $15 for members, and includes all supplies. Space is limited to allow for social distancing, and face
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Weekday Drop-off: Rabbit Romp
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid 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 about the invasive eastern cottontail and the threatened New England cottontail! Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15 for non-members and $10 for
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Frog Frolic SOLD OUT
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin 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 underground and migrate as far as a half mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats known as vernal pools. We'll hike up to the
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Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT
Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area 190 Cornwall Hill Rd., Patterson, NYEvery 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 the American woodcock, also known as the “timberdoodle.” During the last few moments of daylight, male woodcocks perform an unusual courtship display that the famous
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Afterschool Program: April Showers
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn 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 a rain stick craft! Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. E-mail our education coordinator Maggie at for more
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