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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: Cave Crawlers!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that our area of western Connecticut is home to some of the only caves in the state? Join us for this nature night exploration of the dark and mysterious world of caves! We’ll learn about how caves are formed\, what creatures live in caves\, and how humans have interacted with caves over the centuries. You’ll be sure to leave with a new appreciation of\, and fascination about\, these amazingly unique ecosystems that are found all over the world\, including right here in our area. \nThis is a drop-off program open to children ages 5 to 10. A campfire dinner of hotdogs and veggie dogs is provided. $15 per child for members; $20 per child for non-members. Space is limited. Please register in advance by emailing Maggie at mcozens@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-cave-crawlers/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Hike
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been cancelled** \n  \nJoin us and our friends at 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 far as 1/2 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 road to the Towner Hill Preserve’s trail head. \nPlease 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-hike/
LOCATION:Towner Hill Preserve\, 35 CT-37\, Sherman\, CT\, 06784\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak** \n  \nMaple 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.” First we’ll learn how to identify and tap maple trees\, hang buckets\, and collect sap\, and then finally\, how to boil it down. Best of all\, we’ll have the opportunity to taste the product of our hard work – pure 100% backyard style maple syrup! And if there’s enough\, we will also have a limited number of small maple syrup bottles for you to fill and take home. \nPlease dress warmly and meet in the visitor’s parking area by the main entrance. A suggested donation of $10 per person is appreciated. Please sign up in advance by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/how-to-make-your-own-maple-syrup-2/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Ecology & Conservation Talk
DESCRIPTION:**This program has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak** \n  \nIt’s that time of year when vernal pools are on the brink of buzzing with life.  Join us for an indoor presentation about the characteristics of vernal pools\, how to identify them\, and the natural history of the unique species that depend on them. We’ll also discuss the conservation challenges facing these special habitats and how to adequately protect them from development and other threats. Free for members; a suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated. To register\, email John jfoley@greathollow.org
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/vernal-pool-ecology-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Signs of Spring!
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak** \nCalling all kids! It’s time to celebrate spring! We’ll spend the afternoon exploring the natural world as it comes back to life after a long\, sleepy winter. We’ll recreate the long and difficult journey of a migratory bird\, explore the woods for signs of life\, and maybe spot a baby animal (or two) in the wild if we’re lucky! \nThis is a drop-off program open to children ages 5 to 10. $10 per child for members; $15 per child for non-members. Please register by emailing Maggie at mcozens@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/signs-of-spring/
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike with Friends of the Great Swamp
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nJoin our naturalist\, John Foley\, and members of Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) for a special guided hike\, exploring Great Hollow’s fields and forests. We will learn to differentiate calls of migratory birds\, identify spring-blooming plants\, and learn how timber harvesting can be beneficial to forest health. The hike will be fairly easy but will include a few short\, steep sections uphill and downhill. Please dress appropriately\, wear proper footwear for trail hiking\, bring water\, and don’t forget your binoculars! Free for members and non-members. No dogs\, please. We will meet in the Great Hollow parking lot at 10 am. Please register by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/guided-hike-with-friends-of-the-great-swamp/
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SUMMARY:Distance-Learning Program: Backyard BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a series of free distance-learning programs which will allow you to bring Great Hollow right into your home\, and keep your kids learning and engaged with the natural world as we wait out this awful pandemic. Kick things off with us on Tuesday the 31st as we go on a virtual Backyard Bioblitz Adventure! Sometimes the most fascinating things lie right under our noses in our very own backyards. In this online class\, we will explore the habitats in our backyards\, see what cool animals and plants we can find\, collect data\, and discuss our discoveries together via ZOOM. We will then look for underlying patterns in the data that we collected\, talk about predator-prey relationships\, create maps\, and more! This program is most suitable for children ages 6 to 10. A brief assignment consisting of an outdoor journal activity and sensory exercise will be required beforehand. Participants will also need a computer or tablet with a camera\, microphone\, and internet connection. Please email our education coordinator Maggie  at mcozens@greathollow.org for more information and to register. Free for members and non-members
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/distance-learning-program-backyard-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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