• *Canceled* Winter Birding

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    *Canceled due to low enrollment* Come take a hike with our naturalist John Foley to go winter birding! Those with minimal or no birding experience are welcome, as John will
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  • *Postponed* Kids’ Drop-off: Hikin’ with Lichen

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    **Due to the threat of rain and thunderstorms, today's hike has been postponed** What exactly is lichen? Is it a fungus? Is it algae? What if we told you it
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  • Woodcock Walk

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    It's that time of year again when American woodcocks return from their far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals of any animal in our
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  • Spring Break Drop-in: Celebrate Spring!

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 5-8. Kids, join us for a day of fun as we explore all things spring. We’ll learn about spring rains,
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  • Spring Break Drop-in: Spring Ecology

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. During this full day program children will learn what our local plants and animals are up to in the
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  • Spring Break Drop-in: Earth Day Art

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. During this full day program children will learn how to make various “upcycled” art projects, make handmade recycled paper,
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  • Spring Ephemeral Hike

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Trout lily, trillium, blood root and Dutchman's breeches are among the many native wildflowers found in Northeastern forests. Did you know they are one of the only wildflower guilds that
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  • Online Art Show

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    The annual Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show returns for its 5th year with 105 selected works of art by 40 different artists that depict beautiful scenes of nature
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  • Hike the Hollow for Connecticut Trails Day

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Celebrate Trails Day with our naturalist John Foley on a guided tour through Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. We’ll first pay a visit to
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