Winter Break Drop-in Day: Winter Survival **Sold Out**
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for a day of fun as we learn about winter survival. We’ll cover topics such as cold weather first aid, shelter building, and fire building. We’ll also get to make crafts, explore the trails, and make s’mores. This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. Masks are required when
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*Canceled* Wolf Moon Hike
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**This event has been canceled due to current weather conditions** Enjoy a moonlit, naturalist-guided hike at Great Hollow while learning what this month’s “Wolf Moon” is all about. We’ll also look and listen for owls and other nocturnal animals as we trek up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a
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Kids’ Nature Night: The Lunar Calendar
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMaybe you have heard of a Harvest Moon, but have you ever heard of a Worm Moon? During this month’s Kids’ Nature Night we will learn about the phases of the moon, the lunar calendar, and its significance to Native Americans. We will observe the moon through a telescope before returning to the classroom to make
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Winter Tree and Shrub Identification Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIdentifying trees by their leaves can be easy, but how do you tell one species from another during the 6 months that trees in Connecticut have no leaves? Come down to Great Hollow on Saturday, January 8th when our naturalist, John Foley, will teach some basic skills for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter
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Kids’ Craft Night: Valentine’s Day Heart Art
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for a fun evening of Valentine’s Day crafting. We’ll spend the evening making heart string art, a heart art canvas, and handmade valentines for parents or caregivers. Between projects, we’ll also learn some interesting facts about hearts and love in the animal kingdom. This is a drop-off program open to children ages
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*Canceled* Winter Ecology Walk & Talk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*Canceled due to trail conditions *Did you know when animals hibernate, they don’t really “sleep” all winter? Join our naturalist John Foley for a winter ecology hike through Great Hollow where we’ll learn fun facts about hibernation and other adaptations plants and animals have to survive the winter. John will also share some tips on
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Snow 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 month’s “Snow Moon” is all about. We’ll also 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
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*Canceled* Winter Birding
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*Canceled due to low enrollment* Come take a hike with our naturalist John Foley to go winter birding! Those with minimal or no birding experience are welcome, as John will show us the basics of identifying birds by sight and sound. Remember to bring binoculars or a camera equipped with a long telephoto lens. We’ll
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*Sold Out* Wine & Wreath Night: Woodland Rabbit Easter Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next Wreath & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a two-dimensional preserved moss rabbit, attach it onto a dried grapevine wreath, and create your own handmade bow. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring your
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*Postponed* Kids’ Drop-off: Hikin’ with Lichen
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**Due to the threat of rain and thunderstorms, today's hike has been postponed** What exactly is lichen? Is it a fungus? Is it algae? What if we told you it was both?! Kids, join us for a fun hike along the trails of Great Hollow where we’ll be on the hunt for lichen, moss, and
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