Groundhog Day Weekend Hike

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Any animal holiday is an excuse to set aside time for a great hike! Come join us for a naturalist-led hike exploring our trail system's newest addition, the White Trail. The hike is moderately easy and leashed dogs are welcome. To register, please contact John at

Make Your Own Pan Flute

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Join us from 2:00-3:30 pm on Saturday, February 11th to learn how to turn the non-native invasive plant, Japanese knotweed, into something useful — a beautiful musical instrument! Children will harvest the knotweed, cut it to size, and assemble their own flutes. They may even learn a song or two! Recommended for ages 6 and
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Winter Photography Walk

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

The Great Hollow Photographers Club is hosting a winter nature photography workshop on Saturday, February 18th. Come enjoy a wintery hike to Great Hollow’s waterfall to capture scenes of nature under challenging winter conditions. We'll start off with some classroom tips on cold weather photography and then go for a short walk - hopefully in
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Winter Survival

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Join us on Saturday, March 11th as we explore the many adaptations that animals (and people!) have for surviving the cold winter months. Through hands-on activities, games, and a guided hike in the woods, children will discover how fascinating nature in winter can be. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Suggested donation of $5 per
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Bird Photography Presentation and Workshop

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

The Great Hollow Photographers Club is pleased to host noted bird photographer, Dennis Larkin, who will lead a bird photography presentation and workshop that you won’t want to miss. Dennis will share camera techniques and teach everyone the secrets to taking wonderful bird photographs. Bring examples of your own bird photos for display and discussion,
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**CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** The Big Night – Vernal Pool Hike

Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United States

NOTICE: Due to weather conditions and the current status of the vernal pools, tonight's Vernal Pool Hike has been cancelled. Please contact John at to receive updates about rescheduling.   Join Great Hollow's naturalist, John Foley, for a fun hike to a vernal pool to learn about what every naturalist knows as "The Big
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Spring Break – Aquatic Investigations, for ages 6-10

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over the spring break? Sign them up for a School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! In our Aquatic Investigations session, students will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and their feet wet as they explore Great Hollow’s streams looking for signs
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Free

Spring Break – Nature Art, for ages 6-10

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own, ala Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Shilling, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow's hiking trails to begin our land
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Free

Spring Break – Aquatic Investigations, for ages 8-12

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over the spring break? Sign them up for a School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! In our Aquatic Investigations session, students will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and their feet wet as they explore Great Hollow’s streams looking for signs
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Free

Spring Break – Nature Art, for ages 8-12

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Join us as we spend the day creating nature art masterpieces of our very own, ala Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Shilling, and Clare Walker Leslie. We’ll start the session off by making journals out of recycled materials and learning the basics of nature journaling. Then we’ll venture onto Great Hollow’s hiking trails to begin our land
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Free