*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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Join 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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Join 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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What 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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The 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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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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Are dragonflies insects? What about spiders? During this program, we’ll bug out learning all about the fascinating world of insects and head out into the field with our nets to see what we can collect. We’ll take our specimens back inside to look at more closely through a scope and talk about what we’ve found.
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A two hour workshop exploring the integration of mindfulness with the art of photography will be presented by renowned local photographer Jim Stasiak at Great Hollow on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2 pm.  Jim’s award-winning work has appeared not only in Great Hollow’s Juried Art Shows, but in gallery shows throughout America.  This program
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The 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,
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Kids, join us for a twilight hike to the waterfall where we’ll learn interesting facts about Halloween and some of the different animals associated with the holiday. After our hike we’ll return inside for some Halloween crafting followed by s’mores. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. Registration is $15 per child
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