Vernal Pool Ecology & Conservation Talk

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

**This program has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak**   It's that time of year when vernal pools are on the brink of buzzing with life.  Join us
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Signs of Spring!

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

**This event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak** Calling all kids! It's time to celebrate spring! We'll spend the afternoon exploring the natural world as it comes
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Guided Hike with Friends of the Great Swamp

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join our naturalist, John Foley, and members of Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) for a special guided hike, exploring Great Hollow’s fields and forests.
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Distance-Learning Program: Backyard BioBlitz

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

We are pleased to announce a series of free distance-learning programs which will allow you to bring Great Hollow right into your home, and keep your kids learning and engaged
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Distance-Learning Program: Let’s Talk H2O!

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

In this distance-learning program, we will follow the journey of water as it repeatedly cycles throughout our planet and sustains all of Earth's inhabitants. We will conduct basic water experiments,
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Woodcock Walk

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

*This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 emergency.   Every April for millennia, an odd-looking migratory bird has returned to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to
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Wine and Craft Night: Spring Wreaths

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

**This event has been postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.**   Adults, get in the spirit of spring and join us for a relaxing evening of conversation, wine,
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Distance Learning: Water, Water, Everywhere!

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

In this virtual, distance-learning program we will dive into the aquatic realm. We will explore interactive watersheds, discover how scientists monitor water quality, and see how different insects can alert
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Distance Learning: Ssssnakes, Salamanders, and Skinks

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

In this distance-learning program, we will virtually discover the many fascinating species of reptiles and amphibians that call Connecticut home. We'll explore herptile adaptations, have a visit from our resident corn
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Citizen Science Saturday: Tree Challenge

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

This event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 emergency   April is officially Citizen Science Month! Adults and teens, come to Great Hollow for an afternoon of hiking,
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