Woodcock Walk

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

It's that time of year again when American woodcocks return from their far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals of any animal in our
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Spring Break Drop-in: Celebrate Spring!

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

This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 5-8. Kids, join us for a day of fun as we explore all things spring. We’ll learn about spring rains,
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Spring Break Drop-in: Spring Ecology

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

This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. During this full day program children will learn what our local plants and animals are up to in the
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Spring Break Drop-in: Earth Day Art

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

This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. During this full day program children will learn how to make various “upcycled” art projects, make handmade recycled paper,
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Spring Ephemeral Hike

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

Trout lily, trillium, blood root and Dutchman's breeches are among the many native wildflowers found in Northeastern forests. Did you know they are one of the only wildflower guilds that
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Online Art Show

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

The annual Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show returns for its 5th year with 105 selected works of art by 40 different artists that depict beautiful scenes of nature
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Hike the Hollow for Connecticut Trails Day

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

Celebrate Trails Day with our naturalist John Foley on a guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. We’ll first pay a visit to
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Guided Paddle of the Great Swamp

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

Safely enjoy the outdoors with us on a naturalist-guided paddle of the Great Swamp in Patterson, New York. The Great Swamp is a regionally significant wetland that is home to
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Strawberry Super 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 month’s “Strawberry Moon” is all about. We’ll also look and listen
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Plein Air Art Day

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

Join accomplished artist and teacher, Sharon Nakazato, for a plein air art day at Great Hollow. All artists are invited to capture the beauty of Great Hollow through drawing, painting,
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