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 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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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, 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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Spring Break Adventure Camp has unfortunately been cancelled due to the COVID-19 emergency   Looking for something fun, active, and educational for your child to do during the school break? Sign them up for Great Hollow’s Spring Break Adventure Camp! Our popular program offers children ages 5 to 10 the opportunity to get outdoors and
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Join us for this virtual class that's all about some of nature's most stealthy predators - owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. We will  learn how to identify them, discuss the special adaptations they use to survive, and complete activities to better understand how these unique animals hunt and communicate. This program is most suitable for children ages
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Although bats are the subject of a lot of fear and misinformation, they are actually very special creatures that are essential to the health of our ecosystems and agricultural economy. In this virtual class, we will learn all about these misunderstood animals, review the species you can see right outside your home, discuss why they're
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As some of the biggest land mammals in North America, bears inspire a lot of fear and awe. Join us for this virtual class as we dispel some of the myths surrounding these versatile animals, discover the giant bears of the ice age, and learn what to do if we encounter a black bear in
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With the flowers and trees finally starting to bloom, pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles are getting to work! Pollinators like these are essential to the functioning of our ecosystems and agricultural system, but they are currently under threat all over the world. In this virtual class, we will identify key pollinators, explore pollinator-plant relationships,
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