A Retrospective History of Haviland Hollow and Great Hollow
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesFrom Walter Gordon Merritt to Solomon and Roger Haviland, the families and houses of the Hollows' neighborhood will be traced through pictures and maps to illustrate a more than 250-year history. Some hints about the prehistoric importance of the Hollows will also be discussed. Views of the Coburn school and church, and the Benjamin Haviland
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Make Your Own Bird Feeders – morning session
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesHelp out your backyard feathered friends this winter by making your very own biodegradable bird feeders. Join us on Sunday, December 4th as we make bird food garlands and suet log feeders that you can take home and proudly display in your yard to attract cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and more. Two sessions are available, 10:00 am
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Make Your Own Bird Feeders – afternoon session
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesHelp out your backyard feathered friends this winter by making your very own biodegradable bird feeders. Join us on Sunday, December 4th as we make bird food garlands and suet log feeders that you can take home and proudly display in your yard to attract cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and more. Two sessions are available, 10:00
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School Break Adventures: Wild Winter session, ages 6-10
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesLooking for something exciting and educational for your child to do during the holiday break? Sign them up for the School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! Each day-long session will provide your child with the opportunity to explore all Great Hollow has to offer. Along with indoor and outdoor activities related to the day’s
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School Break Adventures: Nature Ninjas session, ages 6-10
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesLooking for something exciting and educational for your child to do during the holiday break? Sign them up for the School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! Each day-long session will provide your child with the opportunity to explore all Great Hollow has to offer. Along with indoor and outdoor activities related to the day’s
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School Break Adventures: Wild Winter session, ages 8-12
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesLooking for something exciting and educational for your child to do during the holiday break? Sign them up for the School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! Each day-long session will provide your child with the opportunity to explore all Great Hollow has to offer. Along with indoor and outdoor activities related to the day’s
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School Break Adventures: Nature Ninjas session, ages 8-12
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesLooking for something exciting and educational for your child to do during the holiday break? Sign them up for the School Break Adventures program at Great Hollow! Each day-long session will provide your child with the opportunity to explore all Great Hollow has to offer. Along with indoor and outdoor activities related to the day’s
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Winter Tree Identification
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesJoin us from 11 to 12 pm on Sunday, January 8th for a guided hike around Great Hollow with our naturalist John Foley, who will teach some basic skills for identifying trees during the wintertime and discuss many of the emerging diseases that trees in our region now face. Dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear.
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Owl Detectives
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesWhat's on an owl's dinner menu? Find out with us on Saturday, January 21st as we dissect owl pellets and identify the indigestible remnants of an owl's last meal! Is it poop?! No. Is it puke?! Well, sort of. In this fun and wildly popular activity, kids will sort through tiny bones, teeth, and fur
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Groundhog Day Weekend Hike
Cranberry Mountain WMA Patterson, NY, United StatesAny animal holiday is an excuse to set aside time for a great hike! Come join us for a naturalist-led hike exploring our trail system's newest addition, the White Trail. The hike is moderately easy and leashed dogs are welcome. To register, please contact John at