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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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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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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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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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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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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We are pleased to welcome back Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist and bear aficianado, Felicia Ortner, who will be giving her popular presentation, THE BEAR REALITY at Great Hollow at 1 pm on April 23rd. Ms. Ortner, who has been involved in bear research in Connecticut for 25 years, will discuss the resurgence of this remarkable
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Due to popular demand, we have extended our homeschool program again all the way through June. Every Friday through June, Great Hollow will be offering drop-off programs intended just for homeschoolers! Students will spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through hands-on activities, games, hikes, and self-directed play. Over the course of
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