Kids Nature Night: Eyes on the Skies
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThis is a drop-off program open to children ages 6 to 12. In this Nature Night program, we’ll take advantage of the clear winter skies to uncover the infinite mysteries of outer space! After we learn the basics of celestial navigation and astronomy, we’ll use a telescope to get a close look at the moon, identify
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Weekday Drop-off: Groundbreaking Glaciers
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDid you know that Connecticut used to be buried under miles of ice? How did geologists discover that? Join us for this afterschool program in which we learn all about the geologic history of this area, identify different rock types, and look for evidence of glacial activity on our landscape. Registration is $10 for non-members
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DIY and Wine Night: St. Paddy’s Day String Art
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for an evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop you’ll learn how to make your own St. Paddy’s Day inspired string art. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to enjoy while crafting.
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Weekday Drop-off: Winter Survival
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesDo you have what it takes to survive the rest of the winter? In this program, we’ll start off by learning about the amazing adaptations of animals that allow them to survive in freezing temperatures. Then we will head into the forest and learn how to use a map and compass, how to forage for
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RESCHEDULED Maple Syrup Family Event
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesMaple 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 boiling sap into syrup, or as the old-timers call it, “liquid gold.” We’ll
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Weekday Drop-off: Wake Up!
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSpring is just around the corner and many hibernators are about to come out of their long winter sleep! Join us in this after school program in which we follow the amazing journeys of bears, garter snakes, bats, and other hibernators, as they navigate the world in early spring. Best suited for children ages 6-12.
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DIY and Wine Night: Easter Wreaths
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAdults, join us for an evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop you’ll learn how to make your own Easter burlap wreath complete with a distressed finish wooden accent. No previous experience necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine, beer, or whatever you like to
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Weekday Drop-off: Shamrock Celebration
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a celebration of the Irish natural world! From the astounding landscapes to the many creatures - both real and mythical! - we will explore the similarities and differences between the Connecticut landscape and the Emerald Isle. Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15 for
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Weekday Drop-off: Seeds and Spring
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesSpring is upon us! One of the first signs of spring is the re-emergence of plants. In this after school program, we’ll learn all about the amazing adaptations of seeds, plants, and their life cycles, before trying our hand at planting some seeds of our own! Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15
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Photography “Open Screen Night”
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThe Great Hollow Photographers Club invites all local photographers to participate in a virtual "Open Screen Night" via Zoom on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7 pm. Open Screen Night is not limited to nature images. All subjects and genres are welcome, and can include street, architecture, composites, portraits, macro, still life, underwater, etc. Anything
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