Enjoy a naturalist-guided hike at Great Hollow under July's full moon, known as the “Buck Moon." Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. No dogs, please. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5/person for non-members is greatly appreciated.  Please sign up in advance by
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  **REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL** Join us for a starry introduction to astronomy from the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club. They'll tell us all about "how the sky works" and then take us out for some planet- and star-gazing with their high-power telescopes. No prior knowledge of astronomy is required - just
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  **REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL**     Enjoy a moonlit, naturalist-guided hike at Great Hollow while learning what this month’s “Harvest 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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Take a moonlit hike with Great Hollow’s naturalist, John Foley, and learn about this month’s “Hunter Moon”. We’ll 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 flashlight or headlamp. The hike is weather-dependent. Appropriate for children ages 8
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Why do leaves change color in the fall? What’s the difference between an oak leaf and a maple leaf? Why are fallen leaves good for forests? Kids, join us for an evening of fall foliage exploration. We’ll start with a short hike to view the fall forest up close and then head inside to discuss
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Come out to Great Hollow on Saturday, October 15th for our annual Hollow Fest extravaganza! There will be fun for the whole family, including cider pressing, pumpkin painting, crafting, games, and more! All the while, we’ll be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, and making hot apple cider for you to enjoy. Entrance is $5 per person;
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Kids, bring your flashlights and join us for an early evening hike. We’ll hike along the red trail looking for hidden facts about Halloween along the way. When we’re done we will return to the lecture room to decorate pumpkins and roast s’mores. Registration is $15 per child for family-level members and above, and $20 for non-members. 
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Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, we’ll use dried and preserved natural materials to decorate grapevine wreaths. No previous experience is necessary. Registration is $30 per person and includes all of the supplies you’ll need. Please feel free to bring
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Kids, join us for an afternoon of turkey-tastic fun! First we’ll go on a short hike to see the places where wild turkeys live. Then we’ll head indoors to learn some fun facts about turkeys and make a turkey-inspired craft. Finally, we’ll end our day with a game of turkey tag. Registration is $15 for
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