Sherman resident and fine art photographer John Charles will offer a workshop on "Several Tips for Better Nature Photography." This workshop is for anyone interested in outdoor photography, whether film or digital media, beginner or advanced photographer, point-and-shoot camera or complicated DSLR. (The workshop will be non-denominational, so religious debates concerning "Nikon vs. Canon" will
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Come explore the northern Hardscrabble Trail "purple trail" areas with onsite naturalist John Foley and learn about plants and animals inhabiting the forest. We will be carpooling up ti the trail head from Great Hollow due to limited parking. This trail is on the difficult side so sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.

Tourists abound in New York City, including the thousands upon thousands of migrating birds that pass through the city’s parks to rest and refuel on their long journeys. Places like Central Park are world famous for bird-watching, but are they any good for the birds themselves? Come hear Great Hollow Executive Director, Chad Seewagen’s presentation
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Pomperaug Outdoor Painters will host a free outdoor painting workshop, featuring professional ‘plein air’ artists Ed Martinez (Oil) and Deborah Chabrian (Watercolor) of South Kent. All skill levels are welcome and seasoned POP volunteer artists will work one-on-one with beginners. Please register by emailing .