*SOLD OUT* DIY & Wine Night: Natural Grapevine Wreaths

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

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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*SOLD OUT* Kids’ Drop-off Program: Turkey Talk

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

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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**Sold Out** Family Wreath Workshop

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

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun for the whole family. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations that you would like to add. No previous experience is necessary. Children will be given
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**Sold Out** Wine and Wreath Night: Holiday Wreaths

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

Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations that you would like to add. No previous experience is
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Kids’ Drop-off: Holiday Cookies & Crafts

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

Kids, join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun. You’ll decorate a large gingerbread man from American Pie Company with icing and candy and also get to create two ornaments and a holiday bell door hanger to take home with you. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 6-12. Registration is $20
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DIY & Wine Night: Gingerbread House Decorating

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

Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-assembled gingerbread house with icing and candy, and any additional décor you may wish to bring. Please also feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to
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Kids’ Nature Night: Hoo Goes There?

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

Did you know that Connecticut is home to eight owl species? Or that owls lack a sense of smell and swallow their prey whole? Come join us for this Nature Night program where we’ll learn all about these nighttime predators, listen to owl calls, dissect owl pellets, and visit our resident barred owls and screech
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**SOLD OUT** Winter Birding & Introduction to eBird

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

** SOLD OUT** Come take a hike with our naturalist John Foley to go winter birding and learn how to use the citizen science platform, eBird. eBird is an online database of bird observations that provides scientists and birders with real-time data about bird distribution and abundance. Those with minimal or no birding experience are
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Snow Moon Hike **CANCELLED**

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

**This event has been cancelled due to dangerously cold temperatures** 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
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Great Backyard Bird Count

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

Come take a winter hike with our naturalist John Foley to participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. This bird count is a worldwide event that takes place over four days in February each year! Those with minimal or no birding experience are welcome, as John will show us the basics of identifying birds
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