Did you know that we have one of the world's four species of lynx living right here in Connecticut? You probably know it better as the bobcat (Lynx rufus)! Bobcats, like the one above that was recently snapped by one of our trail cameras, are very common in Great Hollow and the surrounding area, but
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Safely enjoy the outdoors with us on a naturalist-guided paddle of the Great Swamp in Patterson, New York. The Great Swamp is a regionally significant wetland that is home to a wide diversity of plant and animal life, including threatened and endangered species. During our paddle, we are likely to see herons, kingfishers, colorful songbirds,
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With the advent and explosive popularity of smartphones has come the development of countless apps to help identify and inventory biodiversity. From plants to insects to birds, there's a field-guide app for just about everything and many also allow you to share your observations that can later be used by scientists in myriad ways. Popular
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Let's get in the spirit of autumn with an exploration of nature's changing seasons! Join us as we search for weevils hiding in acorns (pictured left), learn why leaves change colors, and hike the woods to look for tell-tale signs of autumn's arrival. After we complete our woodland exploration, we will wrap up with nature
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Join us around a campfire as we learn about the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies told through the legends of the indigenous people of the Americas. Just as the Greeks created stories with the constellations, the Native Americans also saw figures in the sky. Hear about legends of people who, separated by an ocean,
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With its diverse landscape that includes mountains, rolling hills, meadows, forests, streams, and historical buildings, Great hollow is a popular destination for plein-air painters and nature photographers. But few have experienced Great Hollow in the changing light of the late afternoon and early evening. Join accomplished artist and teacher, Sharon Nakazato, from Friends of the
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