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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Series Part 2: Night Hike at Towner Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 Night”. With our flashlights in hand\, we will search for salamanders\, wood frogs\, and egg masses. The date is tentative because weather conditions need to be just right (light rain with temperatures in the mid to high 40s)\, but with any luck\, you’ll get to witness the yearly mass migration of spotted salamanders and wood frogs. We will meet at the White Silo Winery in Sherman (32 Route 37) and then carpool just up the street to the Naromi Land Trust’s Towner Hill Preserve. The hike is somewhat steep in some sections. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp\, rain gear\, and sturdy boots. Kid friendly and recommended! No dogs\, please. Reserve a space and sign up to receive updates about the date and time by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. Free for members and non-members. \nPart 3 in the series will include a daytime visit to these vernal pools\, for anyone who is unable to make the night hike or would rather go in the daylight.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/vernal-pool-series-part-2-night-hike-at-towner-hill/
LOCATION:Towner Hill Preserve\, 35 CT-37\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Series Part 3: Frog Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 hibernation underground and migrate as much as half a mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats\, known as vernal pools. We’ll hike up to the vernal pools at the top of the Towner Hill Preserve in Sherman to see wood frogs in action and listen to their chorus of mating calls. The hike is moderately difficult and includes a fairly short\, but steep uphill walk. Kid friendly and recommended! \nWe will meet at the White Silo Winery parking lot (32 Route 37 East\, Sherman\, CT) and carpool just up the street to the Towner Hill Preserve’s trail head.  Please register in advance by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.  Space is very limited\, and please\, no dogs. Free for members and non-members.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/vernal-pool-series-part-3-frog-frolic/
LOCATION:Towner Hill Preserve\, 35 CT-37\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T150000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Naturopathic Management of Lyme Disease
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 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 in the country\, with the 6th highest incidence rate per capita. Come to Great Hollow to hear naturopathic physician\, Shawn Carney\, N.D. of Northeast Natural Medicine\, LLC discuss the science of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses\, and the most sensitive testing available.  He will also discuss the role of integrative medicine in addressing other underlying conditions that make Lyme disease symptoms worse and present barriers to wellness. \nAfter graduating with honors as a double major in environmental science and philosophy from Purchase College in New York\, Dr. Carney continued to pursue a fusion of these interests by undertaking a career in integrative medicine.  He received a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport after having worked for several engineering and environmental science firms and serving as a full-time emergency medical technician.  Dr. Carney has studied in a wide array of settings including with physicians from the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS)\, and  is a licensed naturopathic physician in both Connecticut and Vermont. He currently practices at Northeast Natural Medicine\,  LLC in Newtown\, CT. \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/seminar-naturopathic-management-of-lyme-disease/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T180000
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: "The Big Night"
DESCRIPTION:As 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 migrations typically happen on one or two “big nights\,” which are the first rainy nights after the ground has thawed and temperatures hit the 40s. In this Kids’ Nature Night program\, we’ll learn about the ecology of vernal pools and the amphibians that are dependent on them. As dusk approaches\, we’ll take a walk down to Great Hollow’s wetland to look for and learn about some of its resident amphibians. \nParents\, please send your child with rain boots or other appropriate footwear for walking in muddy areas.  We’ll be outside for a large portion of the evening\, so please also dress them in warm clothing. \nThis is a drop-off program\, open to children ages 5-12. \nIncludes campfire dinner which consists of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings\, and juice. Please feel free to send your child with an alternative dinner from home if you prefer. \n$25/child for members; $30/child for non-members. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-the-big-night/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T083000
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Adventure Camp
DESCRIPTION:*Note: sessions on Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday are now full. Space is still available on Monday and Tuesday.* \nLooking 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 experience the natural world on our beautiful 825-acre preserve. Each session includes science-based environmental education activities\, games\, hikes\, and live animal encounters. See below for daily themes and topics. \nSingle day registration available! Members: $45/day for one day or $40/day for multiple days. Non-Members: $50/day for one day or $45/day for multiple days. Drop-off is at 8:30am and pick-up is at 3:30pm. Please contact our Education Coordinator\, Sena at sena@greathollow.org or (203) 546-7789 with any questions or to register your child. Space is very limited. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMonday\, April 15: I Spy with my Little Eye \nAfter spending the morning engaging in activities and games to strengthen our awareness and observation skills\, we’ll explore our streams\, forest floor\, and lawns in search of the teeny-tiniest of creatures to examine up close with hand lenses and microscopes. We’ll learn all about the amazing and often overlooked world of insects and other invertebrates as we go along on our search. \nTuesday\, April 16: Animal Oddities \nThis day is all about the amazingly weird and seemingly absurd adaptations that many animals and plants have to survive. We’ll dive into the awesome world of exploding ants\, disgusting disguises\, killer plants\, and gulping eyeballs\, and have a chance to create some odd creatures of our very own. \nWednesday\, April 17: Zombie Apocalypse! [SOLD OUT]\n \nA zombie apocalypse of sorts is underway in the natural world. “Mind controlling” parasites are the culprit and wide variety of plant and animal species become their unwilling victims every day. We’ll investigate the diverse ways parasites infiltrate their hosts and the methods some species have developed to fight back. We’ll also play a round or two of Humans vs. Zombies\, a Great Hollow favorite! \nThursday\, April 18: Cool Coyotes and Crows! [SOLD OUT]\n \nCoyotes and crows\, though often maligned and misunderstood\, deserve to be celebrated for the important roles they play in their ecosystems. So we’ll spend the day exploring the natural history of these amazing species\, including how they sometimes work together to find food. \nFriday\, April 19: Great Hollow Olympics [SOLD OUT]\n \nCan you jump as far as cottontail rabbit or see as well as a red-tailed hawk? Can you count the most bird calls or spot the most frogs? Join us for a day of friendly competition as we put our skills to the test to see how they stack up to Great Hollow’s animals\, and each other. Let the games begin! \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/spring-break-adventure-camp/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Pink Moon" Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moonlit\, guided hike up to Great Hollow’s waterfall with our naturalist\, John Foley\, and learn what this month’s “Pink Moon” and spring flowers have in common. We’ll also look and listen for owls and other creatures of the night while taking in the beauty of a forest that’s bathed in moonlight. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight or headlamp (please make sure the batteries work beforehand!). The hike is weather-dependent and reservations are appreciated. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. Please\, no dogs. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5/person for non members is greatly appreciated. Sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. We’ll meet at 8pm in the visitor’s parking area by Great Hollow’s main entrance.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/pink-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Paddle of the Great Swamp
DESCRIPTION:**CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON** \nCelebrate Earth Day with a naturalist-guided paddle of The Great Swamp in neighboring Patterson\, NY. The Great Swamp is a regionally significant wetland that is home to a wide diversity of plant and animal life\, including threatened and endangered species. During our paddle\, we are likely to see herons\, kingfishers\, painted turtles\, beautiful dragonflies and perhaps a beaver or otter\, among other wildlife. Check out this fantastic video produced by the Friends of the Great Swamp and narrated by James Earl Jones to learn more about this special place. \nThe paddle will be fairly easy and last approximately 2 hours round-trip. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own canoe or kayak if they have one. A limited number of canoes can be provided upon request. Attendees should have previous paddling experience and be comfortable operating their boats without any instruction or assistance. PFDs (life vests) are encouraged and you should bring your own if you have one. Please email John Foley to register or request additional information. Please note in your email how many people will be in your party and whether you will or will not need to borrow a canoe/kayak. Space is very limited. Open to people ages 13 and up. A suggested donation of $25/person for non-members and $15 per person for members is greatly appreciated. \nWe will meet at 10am in the Green Chimneys parking area on Doansburg Road in Brewster NY. Light snacks and water will be provided\, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own if they would like. \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/guided-paddle-great-swamp/
LOCATION:Green Chimneys\, 400 Doansburg Road\, Brewster\, NY\, 10509\, United States
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SUMMARY:Natural History and Ecology of the Eastern Coyote
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for guest speaker\, Dana Goin’s talk about eastern coyotes\, their natural history and ecology\, and what we can do to best coexist with them. Coyotes have become exceptionally adept at living amongst humans in recent decades\, even going so far as to thrive in cities such as New York\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles. They are also very common in our area of Connecticut and neighboring New York\, where their howls and “yips” are familiar sounds of the night. Join us to better understand the behavior and benefits of the eastern coyote\, and how to empower our community with the tools\, information\, and resources needed to coexist alongside this often misunderstood and wrongfully maligned predator. \nDana Goin is the Wildlife Outreach Specialist at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem\, NY. She holds a degree in Wildlife Conservation and has worked in various areas around the country studying large and mid-sized carnivores\, including mountain lions\, coyotes\, and bobcats.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/natural-history-and-ecology-of-the-eastern-coyote/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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