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SUMMARY:Submission Deadline for 2024 Calendar Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) was formed by members of the local community who have a shared interest in nature photography. The goals of the club are to use photography to support the educational and conservation missions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, improve the photographic skills of members through the sharing of knowledge and experience\, and to provide a forum for members to engage in their hobby. The GHPC is open to all ages and skill levels\, and both video and still photography. \nEach year\, the Club organizes a calendar contest and this year’s contest is now open to submissions.  Twelve winning photographs will be used for the twelve months of the calendar\, which is made available to everyone who participates in the contest\, and to the sponsors of the annual Art Show.  These images are used each month on the GHPC Facebook page.  To submit your photographs (up to four) for consideration in the 2024 Calendar\, please visit here. \n2024 Calendar Theme: Local Nature and Wildlife If it’s a photo of nature (landscapes\, trees\, flowers\, astronomy and the like) or wildlife (any kind of animals which are not pets like cats or dogs – horses\, cows chickens\, pigs\, etc. are fine)\, from anywhere in the general area of Great Hollow\, or anywhere else in the general Northeast area\, submit it! If it is anything else\, it will not qualify. (Examples: Deer are fine; alligators are not. Pine trees are fine; palm trees are not. Black bears are fine; polar bears are not.) 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/submission-deadline-for-the-2024-ghpc-calendar-contest/
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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SUMMARY:Halloween Wreath & Wine Night
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next Wreath & Wine Night. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to make a multi-colored\, deco mesh wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring your own wine\, beer\, or whatever you like to enjoy while crafting. Registration is $25 per member and $30 per non-member. All of the supplies you’ll need are included\, but you may also bring anything you want to incorporate into your own wreath. Advanced registration and payment are required. Please email our education coordinator\, Tara\, to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/halloween-wreath-wine-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Drop-off Program: Buggin’ Out!
DESCRIPTION:Are dragonflies insects? What about spiders? During this program\, we’ll bug out learning all about the fascinating world of insects and head out into the field with our nets to see what we can collect. We’ll take our specimens back inside to look at more closely through a scope and talk about what we’ve found. Registration is $10 per child for family-level members and above\, and $15 per child for non-members. All supplies included. Space is limited and advance payment and registration are required. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 6-12. Please email our education coordinator Tara at tewers@greathollow.org to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-drop-off-program-buggin-out/
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:20231014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
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SUMMARY:Photographing Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A two hour workshop exploring the integration of mindfulness with the art of photography will be presented by renowned local photographer Jim Stasiak at Great Hollow on Saturday\, October 14\, 2023 at 2 pm.  Jim’s award-winning work has appeared not only in Great Hollow’s Juried Art Shows\, but in gallery shows throughout America.  \nThis program is offered through the Great Hollow Photographers Club. Everyone interested in photography is invited to attend\, whether pro or advanced amateur or just a beginner – bring any kind of camera you like! There is no cost for the workshop. Please direct all questions to GHPClub@gmail.com.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/photographing-mindfulness-workshop/
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:20231017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T193000
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SUMMARY:Photo Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Great Hollow Photographers Club (GHPC) was formed by members of the local community who have a shared interest in nature photography. The goals of the club are to use photography to support the educational and conservation missions of Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, improve the photographic skills of members through the sharing of knowledge and experience\, and to provide a forum for members to engage in their hobby. The GHPC is open to all ages and skill levels\, and both video and still photography. If you are interested in joining the club\, please email GHPClub@gmail.com.  \nThe Club’s next meeting will be on October 17th at 6:30 pm in the Merritt House at Great Hollow. The agenda of this meeting is to select the winners of the 2024 Great Hollow Photographers Club Calendar Contest. Join us to vote for your favorite photos! 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/ghpc-meeting-at-great-hollow/
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:20231027T180000
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SUMMARY:*Sold Out* Kids’ Nature Night: Hollow-ween Hike
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, join us for a twilight hike to the waterfall where we’ll learn interesting facts about Halloween and some of the different animals associated with the holiday. After our hike we’ll return inside for some Halloween crafting followed by s’mores. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 7-12. Registration is $15 per child for family-level members and $20 per child for non-members. Space is limited and this program typically sells out\, so don’t wait to sign up. Please email our education coordinator Tara at tewers@greathollow.org to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-hollow-ween-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
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SUMMARY:Guest Seminar: The Wild World of Bats
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us as we celebrate Bat Week with a presentation by bat biologist\, Dr. Devaughn Fraser\, of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Bats are one of the most unique\, diverse and extraordinary groups of mammals on the planet.  Here in Connecticut and across the Northeast\, they are also one of the most imperiled. A devastating disease known as white-nose syndrome has been afflicting our bats for over 15 years and has led to 90% declines in several of our cave-dwelling species. Other species that are not affected by the disease face their own unique conservation challenges\, including climate change and wind-energy development. Come to Great Hollow on October 28th to hear Dr. Fraser talk about the diversity and natural history of bats in our region\, and the efforts being made by the state to monitor and protect these critical members of our ecological communities. \nDr. Fraser has been working with wildlife for over twenty years\, studying everything from lynx and mountain lions\, to prairie chickens\, prairie dogs\, and of course\, bats. She received her doctorate from UCLA in 2017 where she specialized in the use of genetic methods to investigate human impacts on wildlife. Since joining CT DEEP’s Wildlife Diversity Program\, Dr. Fraser has worked to expand the agency’s ability to monitor and protect bat populations across the state.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/guest-seminar-the-wild-world-of-bats/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T183000
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SUMMARY:Hunter Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a moonlit hike with Great Hollow’s naturalist\, Ben Lee\, and learn about this month’s “Hunter Moon”. We’ll look and listen for owls and other nocturnal animals as we trek up to the Tucker’s Run waterfall. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight or headlamp. The hike is weather-dependent. 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. Advanced registration is required. Please sign up by emailing Ben at blee@greathollow.org. We’ll meet at 6:30 pm in the visitors’ parking area by Great Hollow’s main entrance.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/hunter-moon-hike-2/
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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