*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
+ Read More

Enjoy 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
+ Read More

*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
+ Read More

**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
+ Read More

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, the water cycle, bird migration, and check on the status of our veggie garden seedlings. We’ll also have some time for crafting and exploration of
+ Read More

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 spring. We’ll learn about salamanders, turtles, and spring bird migration, and look for spring wildflowers. We’ll also have some time for crafting and exploration of
+ Read More

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, and get to play with watercolor paints to create nature-inspired mini-masterpieces. We’ll talk about why each of these activities is good for our planet and
+ Read More

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 is primarily dispersed by ants? Or that even though they only produce leaves for a few weeks a year, they still live for decades underground?
+ Read More