Spring Break Drop-off: Earth Day Art
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDuring this full-day program, children will learn how to make various “upcycled” art projects and handmade recycled paper, and get to play with watercolor paints to create nature-inspired mini-masterpieces. We’ll talk about why each of these activities is good for our planet and spend time between projects hiking the trails. This is a full-day drop-off
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Kids’ Drop-off Program: Mother’s Day Bouquet
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMother’s Day is coming up and we’ve got you covered! In this program, we'll be making a faux-flower bouquet and card for a special adult in your child’s life. In between crafting we will learn all about nature’s most famous animal mothers. Registration is $15 per child for family-level members and $20 per child for
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Guest Seminar: Moose on the Loose!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIt is unclear whether moose ever historically occurred in Connecticut, but they sure do now! Moose have been gradually colonizing Connecticut from neighboring Massachusetts over the past few decades, with the first confirmed evidence of reproduction in the state occurring as recently as 2000. A small population has since become established, mainly in towns bordering
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**Rescheduled from 4/29 due to rain** They're heeere! Join us for a guided walk as we look for migratory songbirds that are currently making their arduous journeys from the Neotropics all the way to northern North America. We'll show you the best places to find them and share tips on how to identify the many
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*DATE CHANGED* Live Music on the Lawn: An Original Take on the Beach Boys Songbook
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*Rescheduled from August 19th* Unfortunately, due to an illness in the band, this event has been postponed to Saturday, August 26th. If you are unable to attend and would like a refund for tickets you purchased for the originally scheduled date, please email us at . We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Celebrate endless
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Jazz Night on the Patio
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for the return of an annual favorite - Jazz Night on the Patio. Our friends from the BnB Jazz Trio will be back to provide an intimate night of great music by the likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington, alongside a roaring outdoor fire. The event is BYOE (bring your
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Foraging for Autumn Wild Edibles
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin local farmer, forager, educator, and special guest Sarah Lucas of Harlem Valley Homestead to learn how to forage for wild edible plants and mushrooms of the late summer/early autumn. Wild foods can be rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, anti-bacterials, and phytonutrients that industrial foods increasingly fail to provide. Whether for health, hunger, convenience or curiosity,
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Kids’ Nature Night: Alien Invaders!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWhat do Japanese Knotweed, Red Swamp Crayfish, and Spotted Lanternflies have in common? They are all non-native, invasive species that are now found right here in Connecticut. During this program we’ll learn about the differences between native and non-native species, how invasive species spread, and what can be done to control them. Afterwards we’ll take
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Submission Deadline for 2024 Calendar Contest
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) was formed by members of the local community who have a shared interest in nature photography. The goals of the club are to use photography to support the educational and conservation missions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve, improve the photographic skills of members through the sharing of knowledge and experience, and
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Halloween Wreath & Wine Night
Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next Wreath & Wine Night. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a multi-colored, deco mesh wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to enjoy while crafting. Registration is
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