Nature Night: Spring Songs
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWhat'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 will explore the marsh, play games, and make frog-related crafts. This program is best suited to children ages 6-12. Registration is $20 for non-members and $15 for
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Flower Moon Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesEnjoy 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 owls and other nocturnal animals while taking in the beauty of a forest that's bathed in moonlight. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight
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Afterschool Program: Slippery Salamanders
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIt'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 $15 for non-members and $10 for members. E-mail our education coordinator Maggie at for more information or to register.
Spring Wildflower Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin 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 these short-lived woodland flowering plants. Please meet in the Great Hollow visitors’ parking lot at 10:00 AM, and dress properly for the weather and for
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Saturday Drop-off: Mother’s Day Crafts
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMother's Day is coming up and we've got you covered! In this drop-off program, we will be learning all about nature's most famous mothers, such as bears, spiders, and opossums, head out in the woods for a hike and activities. After that, we'll spend time making presents for our own mothers! We'll be crafting bath
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DIY Wine Night: Springtime Floral Design
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesUnleash your creative side and learn how to design a beautiful, captivating floral centerpiece with Susan Spanger of Bloomful Floral Design. Susan will teach you about shape, line, and symmetry, how to properly select flowers, and how to condition blooms to ensure longevity. Arrangements will be full of the best of the season including ranunculus,
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**CANCELLED** Join local birding expert, Angela Dimmit, for a guided walk to look for colorful spring migrants that will be making their long and arduous journeys from their tropical wintering grounds to their northern breeding grounds. Ms. Dimmitt will show us where to look and how to identify the more than 50 migratory bird
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Nature Night: Bizarre Bats
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a Nature Night all about the wild world of bats! In this program, we will learn all about these misunderstood animals, review the species you can see right outside your home, discuss why they’re important for the environment, and play games to understand how they navigate the world at night. This program
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Hike the Hollow for National Trails Day – Sold Out
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join Great Hollow’s naturalist John Foley and Candlewood Valley Regional Land Trust director Bill McCann for a special guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, as we celebrate National Trails Day. We’ll first pay a visit to Great Hollow’s resident birds of prey
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Music on the Lawn – Dylan Doyle Trio
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWe are monitoring the weather and as of 3 pm, the show is scheduled to go on. Check back here for updates. Please consider bringing chairs instead of a blanket in case the lawn is wet. **Non-member tickets are sold out** Get ready to stretch out, relax, and enjoy the scenery from Great Hollow's
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