Kids Nature Night: Snow Science
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWhat exactly is snow? How is it formed? Why are there so many different types of it? What do snowflakes look like up close? How can snow actually keep animals
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Green Drinks!
Housatonic River Brewing 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, United StatesDo you work in an environmental field or are you simply interested in environmental issues? If so, join Great Hollow staff and our co-hosts from the Weantinoge Land Trust, Naromi
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“Is it Spring yet?” Guided Hike of Pootatuck State Forest
Pootatuck State Forest New Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin our naturalist, John Foley, for a late winter/almost spring family-friendly hike of Pootatuck State Forest. We will look and listen for signs of spring as we make our way
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Vernal Pool Series Part 1: Vernal Pool Identification and Conservation Seminar
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAside from robins being the so-called harbingers of spring, another natural phenomenon that ushers in the turning of the seasons takes place in unique wetlands called vernal pools. On cold
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How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWith cold nights and warm days in the forecast, it means only one thing... maple syrup season is here! Come to Great Hollow and learn all about making maple syrup
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Vernal Pool Series Part 2: Night Hike at Towner Hill
Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United StatesJoin Great Hollow's naturalist, John Foley, and our co-hosts from the Naromi Land Trust for a fun hike to two vernal pools to learn about what's known as "The Big
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Vernal Pool Series Part 3: Frog Frolic
Towner Hill Preserve 35 CT-37, Sherman, CT, United StatesJoin Great Hollow Nature Preserve and the Naromi Land Trust for a guided hike to witness the spring migration and breeding of wood frogs. Every spring, wood frogs emerge from
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Seminar: Naturopathic Management of Lyme Disease
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesApproximately 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, making it the most common vector-borne illness in the United States today. Connecticut is one of the most affected states
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Kids’ Nature Night: “The Big Night”
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesAs spring gets into full swing, thousands upon thousands of amphibians emerge from their underground hibernation spots and migrate to what are known as "vernal pools" to reproduce. These mass
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Spring Break Adventure Camp
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States*Note: sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are now full. Space is still available on Monday and Tuesday.* Looking for something fun, active, and educational for your child to do
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