Fun With Caterpillars

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Caterpillars are a critical component of forest food webs. They are the most abundant tree-feeding herbivores in Connecticut forests and are the primary food source for songbirds. Join Rob Clark, a PhD Candidate at Wesleyan University, for a day as a “Citizen Scientist”, learning about insect ecology and collecting real, scientific data. The program will
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Outdoor Yoga (every Saturday)

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

By popular demand, outdoor yoga will be offered every Saturday this summer. Yoga teacher and trainer Andrea Laubstein leads this outdoor class for all skill levels ages 12 and up. Suggested donation of $15 per person. In the event of rain, the class will be held indoors. To reserve a spot, please email .

Introduction to Yoga Sutras

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

The Yoga Sutras are known as one of the greatest classical texts on yoga and are composed of 196 aphorisms outlining the ancient yogic wisdom on how to live a peaceful and meaningful life. In this introductory workshop, we will discuss some of the most well known sutras and the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga
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Several Tips for Better Nature Photography

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Sherman resident and fine art photographer John Charles will offer a workshop on "Several Tips for Better Nature Photography." This workshop is for anyone interested in outdoor photography, whether film or digital media, beginner or advanced photographer, point-and-shoot camera or complicated DSLR. (The workshop will be non-denominational, so religious debates concerning "Nikon vs. Canon" will
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4th of July Hike

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Come explore the northern Hardscrabble Trail "purple trail" areas with onsite naturalist John Foley and learn about plants and animals inhabiting the forest. We will be carpooling up ti the trail head from Great Hollow due to limited parking. This trail is on the difficult side so sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.

Big Apple Birds

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Tourists abound in New York City, including the thousands upon thousands of migrating birds that pass through the city’s parks to rest and refuel on their long journeys. Places like Central Park are world famous for bird-watching, but are they any good for the birds themselves? Come hear Great Hollow Executive Director, Chad Seewagen’s presentation
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Outdoor Painting Workshop

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters will host a free outdoor painting workshop, featuring professional ‘plein air’ artists Ed Martinez (Oil) and Deborah Chabrian (Watercolor) of South Kent. All skill levels are welcome and seasoned POP volunteer artists will work one-on-one with beginners. Please register by emailing .

“Bird Collisions with Windows – Conservation Implications and What You Can Do to Help”

Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United States

Up to 1 billion birds per year are estimated to die from collisions with windows in the U.S. alone. Come hear Dr. Christine Sheppard of the American Bird Conservancy talk about why birds hit windows, why this is a real threat to bird species across the country, and simple, inexpensive ways to make your home’s
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