Offsite Guided Hike: the Bat Caves of the Mine Hill Preserve
Mine Hill Preserve 41°33'31.9"N 73°20'13.6"W, Roxbury, United StatesJoin us for a unique hiking experience where history meets nature! On this special guided hike of the Roxbury Land Trust's Mine Hill Preserve, we’ll visit 19th century relics of the area's iron-mining history and then make our way to the old mines that are now important homes to hibernating bats. You can read more
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**Sold Out** Kids’ Drop-off Program: Apple Cider Pressing
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for an afternoon of hiking and cider pressing! We’ll start with a light hike to visit Great Hollow’s apple trees and talk about the changes trees go through this time of year. We’ll then learn how apples become cider using our old-fashioned cider press and fill small bottles that you can take
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Kids’ Nature Night: Turkey Talk & Owl Prowl
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for an evening of exploration and crafting as we learn about two types of birds that call Connecticut home year-round: turkeys and owls. We’ll learn how turkeys and owls are similar and how they’re different, do some hands-on exploration of real feathers, skulls, and claws, and visit our aviary to see our
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Wine and Wreath Night: Holiday Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel
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Afternoon Holiday Wreath Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine event. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free
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Wine and Wreath Night: Holiday Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel
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**SOLD OUT** Kids’ Drop-off: Holiday Cookies & Crafts | 5-8 year olds
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesKids, join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun. During this drop-off program, you’ll decorate a large gingerbread man with icing and candy. Children will also create two ornaments. Registration is $20 per child and includes all the supplies. Space is limited and this event regularly sells out. Advanced registration and payment are required.
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Winter Solstice Guided Hike & Spiral Celebration
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAs the longest night of the year approaches, we invite you to connect with nature and celebrate the return of the light during this guided hike by Great Hollow wildlife biologist, Sarah Deckel. Discover the calming charm of the season as we walk frosty trails to the waterfall while embracing the peaceful quiet of the
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Winter Foraging Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin local farmer and educator Sarah Lucas as we learn how to forage for wild edibles during winter! Whether for health, hunger, or curiosity, come meet some of your backyard resources as Sarah shows us how to find, identify, and responsibly harvest wild edibles that are in-season during the winter. The two-hour class will include
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Kids’ January Drop-in Day
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesYour school may be closed, but Great Hollow is open! Come join us for a day of exploration! We’ll go on hikes and get creative with crafts while learning about the lunar cycle and winter birding. This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-10. Registration is $50 per child for family-level members
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