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Weekday Drop-off: Winter Survival
Weekday Drop-off: Winter Survival
Do 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
RESCHEDULED Maple Syrup Family Event
Maple 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!
Weekday Drop-off: Wake Up!
Spring 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
DIY and Wine Night: Easter Wreaths
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 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
Weekday Drop-off: Shamrock Celebration
Join 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
Weekday Drop-off: Seeds and Spring
Spring 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”
Photography “Open Screen Night”
The 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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SOLD OUT First Signs of Spring Hike
SOLD OUT First Signs of Spring Hike
Join our naturalist John Foley and members of Friends of the Great Swamp for a special (almost) spring hike. We'll explore the fields and forests of Great Hollow in search of early blooming, spring ephemeral wildflowers, learn some helpful tips for spring plant and tree identification, and keep our eyes and ears open for any
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SOLD OUT A Great Hollow Easter Egg Hunt!
SOLD OUT A Great Hollow Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us for an Easter celebration at Great Hollow! In addition to an egg hunt, we will decorate eggs, make simple baskets, and learn all about the natural world in the spring! Registration is $20 for non-members and $15 for members, and includes all supplies. Space is limited to allow for social distancing, and face
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Weekday Drop-off: Rabbit Romp
Weekday Drop-off: Rabbit Romp
Did you know Connecticut is home to two species of rabbits and only one of them is native? Join us for this after school program in which we learn all about the invasive eastern cottontail and the threatened New England cottontail! Best suited for children ages 6-12. Registration is $15 for non-members and $10 for
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Frog Frolic SOLD OUT
Frog Frolic SOLD OUT
Join Great Hollow and the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy 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 a half mile to their unique and ephemeral breeding habitats known as vernal pools. We'll hike up to the
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Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT
Woodcock Walk SOLD OUT
Every April, an odd-looking migratory bird returns to the Northeast from its far-away wintering grounds to engage in one of the more bizarre mating rituals in the Animal Kingdom. It’s the American woodcock, also known as the “timberdoodle.” During the last few moments of daylight, male woodcocks perform an unusual courtship display that the famous
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