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 for an indoor presentation about the characteristics of vernal pools, how to identify them, and the natural history of the unique species that depend on
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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 back to life after a long, sleepy winter. We'll recreate the long and difficult journey of a migratory bird, explore the woods for signs of
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Guided Hike with Friends of the Great Swamp
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesTHIS 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. We will learn to differentiate calls of migratory birds, identify spring-blooming plants, and learn how timber harvesting can be beneficial to forest health. The hike
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Distance-Learning Program: Backyard BioBlitz
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWe 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 with the natural world as we wait out this awful pandemic. Kick things off with us on Tuesday the 31st as we go on a
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Distance-Learning Program: Let’s Talk H2O!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn 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, take a look at aquatic organisms, and discuss the importance of clean water in our communities. We will also use real-time online databases from regional
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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 engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. Perhaps you're even familiar with the strange, high-pitched, nasally "pent" sound that
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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, and crafting! Using natural materials, we'll create our very own floral spring wreaths. All materials will be provided, and you may follow a set of
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Distance Learning: Water, Water, Everywhere!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn 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 us to problems from pollution. Note: it is not necessary for you to have participated in last week's Let's Talk H2O session to participate in
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Distance Learning: Ssssnakes, Salamanders, and Skinks
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn 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 snake and red-bellied turtle, and learn all about the elusive five-lined skink (Connecticut’s only native lizard!). You'll be sure to leave with a new love
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Citizen Science Saturday: Tree Challenge
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThis 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, data collection, and learning as we put on our scientist hats. In this installment of our new "citizen science" series, we will be taking part
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