World Turtle Day®
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States Celebrate World Turtle Day® at Great Hollow with a fun afternoon learning about turtles and tortoises from around the world! Come see live 200 pound African tortoises as well as several species of native turtles from Connecticut. Three turtle experts will be giving presentations on topics such as turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and natural history of
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National Trails Day, Hike the Hollow
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesVisit Great Hollow for our second annual "Hike the Hollow" event in celebration of National Trails Day®. Come take a naturalist-guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. The hike might be challenging in spots and include uphill and downhill terrain, so please wear proper footwear, and bring a
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Eco-Discovery Camp
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesSign your child up for summer fun at Great Hollow before space is gone! Our new day camp program offers children ages 4-12 the opportunity to forge lasting connections with the natural world on our 825-acre preserve in New Fairfield. Your child will spend the day outdoors, exploring Great Hollow’s creeks, forests, meadows, and trails,
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Hollow Fest 2017: Live Music, Kid’s Activities, and More **Will be held today, rain or shine**
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States**Hollow Fest will be held today, rain or shine. Cross your fingers for nice weather!** Come out to Great Hollow on Saturday, July 1st for our first annual Hollow Fest extravaganza! There will be fun and entertainment for the whole family, including live music, a variety of activities for kids, live animal demonstrations, and raffles.
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Astronomy Night
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesJoin us on September 9th for an astronomy event that will be out of this world! The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astonomy Club will be here to teach us "how the sky works" and then take us out for some stargazing with their high-power telescopes. Ever look at the sky and wonder why the stars rise
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George Cain 9/11 Memorial Hike
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesOn Sunday September 10th, Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission will be leading a special joint hike in remembrance of FDNY firefighter, George Cain, who lost his life in the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Cain, a Patterson NY resident and outdoor enthusiast, was often found
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Guided Hike for Celebrate New Fairfield Day
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesGreat Hollow will be participating in the 5th annual Celebrate New Fairfield Day by leading a family-friendly hike through our 825 acre preserve - the second largest natural area in town. Come on out for what will hopefully be a beautiful Fall day, and don't forget to also check out all of the other activities
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Travel Photography Workshop
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club is pleased to host veteran travel photographer, Neil Zobler, who will give a presentation featuring his outstanding "Cuba" portfolio as an example of how to create successful and meaningful travel photography. Neil will discuss the best steps to plan and produce your own photo trip, including tips on cameras and
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Monday Homeschool Program
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesGreat Hollow offers popular drop-off programs intended just for homeschoolers, ages 7-12. Join us for a single day, a season, or the whole school year! Students spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through science-based environmental education activities, games, hikes, and self-directed play. Each season is structured around a set of related
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Naturalist-guided Fall Foliage Hike
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesGreat Hollow and FrOGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) are leading a joint hike to explore the northern portions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the overlook at the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Our hike will begin off of Hardscrabble Road and traverse through second-growth forest and Mountain Laurel thickets. We'll then finish at
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