Distance-Learning Program: Let’s Talk H2O!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn this distance-learning program, we will follow the journey of water as it repeatedly cycles throughout our planet and sustains all of Earth's inhabitants. We will conduct basic water experiments, take a look at aquatic organisms, and discuss the importance of clean water in our communities. We will also use real-time online databases from regional
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Woodcock Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 emergency. Every April for millennia, an odd-looking migratory bird has returned to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. Perhaps you're even familiar with the strange, high-pitched, nasally "pent" sound that
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Wine and Craft Night: Spring Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States**This event has been postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.** Adults, get in the spirit of spring and join us for a relaxing evening of conversation, wine, and crafting! Using natural materials, we'll create our very own floral spring wreaths. All materials will be provided, and you may follow a set of
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Distance Learning: Water, Water, Everywhere!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn this virtual, distance-learning program we will dive into the aquatic realm. We will explore interactive watersheds, discover how scientists monitor water quality, and see how different insects can alert us to problems from pollution. Note: it is not necessary for you to have participated in last week's Let's Talk H2O session to participate in
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Distance Learning: Ssssnakes, Salamanders, and Skinks
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesIn this distance-learning program, we will virtually discover the many fascinating species of reptiles and amphibians that call Connecticut home. We'll explore herptile adaptations, have a visit from our resident corn snake and red-bellied turtle, and learn all about the elusive five-lined skink (Connecticut’s only native lizard!). You'll be sure to leave with a new love
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Citizen Science Saturday: Tree Challenge
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThis event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 emergency April is officially Citizen Science Month! Adults and teens, come to Great Hollow for an afternoon of hiking, data collection, and learning as we put on our scientist hats. In this installment of our new "citizen science" series, we will be taking part
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Spring Break Adventure Camp
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSpring Break Adventure Camp has unfortunately been cancelled due to the COVID-19 emergency Looking for something fun, active, and educational for your child to do during the school break? Sign them up for Great Hollow’s Spring Break Adventure Camp! Our popular program offers children ages 5 to 10 the opportunity to get outdoors and
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Distance-Learning Program: Birds of Prey
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for this virtual class that's all about some of nature's most stealthy predators - owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. We will learn how to identify them, discuss the special adaptations they use to survive, and complete activities to better understand how these unique animals hunt and communicate. This program is most suitable for children ages
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Distance-Learning Program: Bizarre Bats
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAlthough bats are the subject of a lot of fear and misinformation, they are actually very special creatures that are essential to the health of our ecosystems and agricultural economy. In this virtual class, we will learn all about these misunderstood animals, review the species you can see right outside your home, discuss why they're
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Earth Day Ecosystem Odyssey!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesCelebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by joining us for this virtual class about sustainability, conservation, and celebrating the earth! We'll journey around the world to the most incredible habitats on Earth and talk about some of the iconic animals that call them home. From rainforests and coral reefs of the tropics all the
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