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Weekday Drop-off: Magnificent Marshes!
Weekday Drop-off: Magnificent Marshes!
Let's celebrate World Wetlands Day with an exploration of the marshes of the world, including our very own wetland here at Great Hollow. In this afterschool program, we will learn all about the wild geologic past of our swamps and wetlands, what animals call these habitats home, and why it's so important to protect these
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Kid’s Valentine Drop-off: Heart Art
Kid’s Valentine Drop-off: Heart Art
Let's get crafty! In this drop-off program for kids, we’ll make plantable seed paper for homemade, all-natural Valentine’s Day cards. We’ll also go for a hike and learn all about some of the amazing (and occasionally bizarre!) courtship rituals of the natural world. Registration is $20 for non-members and $15 for members, and includes all supplies.
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Weekday Drop-off: The Sly Lynx
Weekday Drop-off: The Sly Lynx
Join us for this afterschool program all about the elusive bobcat, also known as a lynx. We’ll learn all about these curious creatures, search for signs of them in the woods, and play games and activities to better understand their behaviors and life cycles. Registration is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. E-mail our
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Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
Identifying trees by their leaves can be easy, but how do you tell one species from another during the 6 months that trees in the Northeast have no leaves? Come down to Great Hollow on Saturday, February 13 when our naturalist, John Foley, will teach some basic skills for identifying trees and shrubs during the
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Weekday Drop-off: Tapping Time!
Weekday Drop-off: Tapping Time!
Where does syrup come from? Why do trees produce sap? In this afterschool program we will learn all about the adaptations of maple trees, how to identify them, and how to tap them for syrup. Can't make it? Check out our weekend family version of this event on the 27th! Registration is $10 for non-members
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Kids Nature Night: Eyes on the Skies
Kids Nature Night: Eyes on the Skies
This 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
Weekday Drop-off: Groundbreaking Glaciers
Did 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
DIY and Wine Night: St. Paddy’s Day String Art
Adults, 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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