Frog Frolic w/ Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin Great Hollow and the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from hibernation underground and migrate as far as a half mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats known as vernal pools. We'll hike up to the
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Woodcock Walk
Every April, an odd-looking migratory bird returns to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. It’s the American woodcock, also known as the “timberdoodle.” During the last few moments of daylight, male woodcocks perform an unusual courtship display that the famous
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Deadline to Enter 2023 GHPC Art Show
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesCalling all painters and photographers who love nature and would like to participate in the sixth annual Great Hollow Photographers Club Juried Painting and Photography Show. Over the past five years, we have raised more than $7,000 for Great Hollow Nature Preserve and we hope you will join us for this sixth year of fundraising. The
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Spring Break Drop-off: Spring Ecology
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDuring this full-day program, children will learn what our local wildlife is up to in the spring. We’ll learn about salamanders, turtles, and spring bird migration, and look for spring wildflowers. We’ll also have some time for crafting and exploration of our hiking trails. This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. Advanced
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Spring Break Drop-off: Earth Day Art
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDuring this full-day program, children will learn how to make various “upcycled” art projects and handmade recycled paper, and get to play with watercolor paints to create nature-inspired mini-masterpieces. We’ll talk about why each of these activities is good for our planet and spend time between projects hiking the trails. This is a full-day drop-off
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Kids’ Drop-off Program: Mother’s Day Bouquet
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMother’s Day is coming up and we’ve got you covered! In this program, we'll be making a faux-flower bouquet and card for a special adult in your child’s life. In between crafting we will learn all about nature’s most famous animal mothers. Registration is $15 per child for family-level members and $20 per child for
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Guest Seminar: Moose on the Loose!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIt is unclear whether moose ever historically occurred in Connecticut, but they sure do now! Moose have been gradually colonizing Connecticut from neighboring Massachusetts over the past few decades, with the first confirmed evidence of reproduction in the state occurring as recently as 2000. A small population has since become established, mainly in towns bordering
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**Rescheduled from 4/29 due to rain** They're heeere! Join us for a guided walk as we look for migratory songbirds that are currently making their arduous journeys from the Neotropics all the way to northern North America. We'll show you the best places to find them and share tips on how to identify the many
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Outdoor Yoga Every Sat. and Sun.
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesOutdoor yoga at Great Hollow is independently operated by New Fairfield Yoga and Wellness. Join instructor Beverly Steiger on Great Hollow's spacious lawn for Vinyassa Flow-style classes while taking in the beautiful scenery and serenity of our nature preserve. Beverly is the owner and operator of New Fairfield Yoga and Wellness and is a 500-hour
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*DATE CHANGED* Live Music on the Lawn: An Original Take on the Beach Boys Songbook
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*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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