Great Hollow Nature Preserve
It’s Alive! The Fascinating World of the Forest Floor
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesEver wonder where all the dead leaves go? Come find out on a short, guided hike with our naturalist and Master Woodland Manager, Ben Lee. Attendees will learn about some of nature’s decomposers and the vital services they provide for our ecosystem. Our hike will begin at the red trail and traverse through second-growth forest
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Invasive Species Walk
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesWhat do spotted lanternflies, Asian jumping worms, and Japanese barberry have in common? They are just three of the 6,500+ known invasive species in the United States. But what makes a species invasive and what should we do about them? Come find out on a short, guided walk and talk with our naturalist Ben Lee and
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Winter Birding
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesGrab your binoculars and join us for a guided birding walk with ornithologist, Dr. Sarah Deckel. Attendees will learn about some of the more common winter residents as well as how to identify them by sight and sound. Our day will begin with a short introductory slideshow and homemade seed cake feeder activity in the
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