Maple Syrup Demonstration
Maple syrup season has arrived! Come to Great Hollow and learn all about making maple syrup right in your backyard. No fancy evaporator systems here; just a hot open fire to gather around for good conversation and to watch the process of turning sap into syrup. We’ll learn how to identify and tap maple trees,
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Kids’ Drop-off Program: Rabbit Romp
Kids, hop on over for morning of fun at Great Hollow! During this program we’ll learn some fun facts about rabbits and meet our resident rabbit up close. We’ll also set aside some time for fun and games like hopscotch and a rabbit-themed craft. Registration is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited
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Seminar: The Threat and Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut
Sherman Library 1 Sherman Ctr, Sherman, CT, United StatesThe spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect from Asia that is quickly spreading throughout the Northeast and presenting a novel threat to native trees and domestic crops -- particularly grapes. Join us at the Sherman Library for a special presentation by our education coordinator, Tara Ewers, about the research she has been doing to better
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Outdoor Yoga Every Sat. and Sun.
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin master yoga instructor, Beverly Steiger, on Great Hollow's spacious lawn or deck 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 Master Holy Yoga Instructor with numerous additional yoga certifications. Outdoor
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Giants Rising film screening
Bank Street Theater 46 Bank Street, New Milford, CT, United StatesGreat Hollow and the Bank Street Theater are pleased to co-host a special screening of the critically acclaimed, feature-length documentary, Giants Rising, followed by a Q&A session with the film's director, Lisa Landers. As summarized in IMDb, Giants Rising "takes us into the heart of America's most iconic forests and reveals the secrets and saga
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Live Music on the Lawn
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a fun evening of outdoor live music featuring The Turnaround. The Turnaround is a Brookfield-based cover band that plays the best of Classic Rock, New Wave, and Alternative from the '60s to today. They bring your favorite radio hits to life, so be ready to sing and dance all night. This event
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Wild Foraging Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin local farmer, forager, educator, and special guest Sarah Lucas of Harlem Valley Homestead to learn how to forage for wild edible plants in the summer. Wild foods can be rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, antibacterials, and phytonutrients. Whether for health, hunger, convenience or curiosity, come and meet some of your backyard resources as Sarah shows
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Insect Ecology and Collecting Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid you know there's a "National Moth Week" and it's right around the corner? Come to Great Hollow to learn all about moths and other insects with our very own insect expert, Ben Lee. In this walk & talk program, Ben will take you on a guided hike focused on the fascinating ecology and life-history
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2025 Calendar Photo Contest
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesEvery year, the Great Hollow Photographers Club creates a wall calendar with spectacular nature photography from our preserve and the surrounding area. The deadline to submit your photos for consideration for the 2025 calendar is midnight on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. There is no charge to enter. Click here to submit your photos. And anyone
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Photography Club Workshop: How to Create a Photobook
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin Gary Stanford and John O’Donnell of the Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) for a free workshop on "How to Create a Photobook." Whether your photos are of a trip, nature, or treasured moments, anyone is welcome. Gary and John will focus on defining the objectives for a photobook, editing and sequencing the photographs, adding text
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