What 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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Ever 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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Come out to Great Hollow on Saturday, October 25th for our annual Hollow Fest extravaganza! There will be fun for the whole family, including cider pressing, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafting, games, and more! All the while, we'll be making complementary apple cider for you to enjoy and take home. Entry is $5 per adult
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Come enjoy a guided fall foliage hike with our naturalist and Master Woodland Manager, Ben Lee. Attendees will learn how to identify common trees of Connecticut through leaf and bark characteristics. Our hike will begin at the start of the red trail and traverse through a second-growth forest before returning to the patio for light
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Kids, come join us for a day of fall exploration! During this full-day program, children will have the opportunity to go on hikes and be creative with crafts while learning about the changes occurring in nature this time of the year. Registration is $50 per child for family-level members and $55 per child for non-members.
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Join Western Connecticut State University professor of mycology, Dr. Hannah Reynolds, on an exploration of the beautiful and mysterious world of fungi. Dr. Reynolds will lead us on a search for mushrooms and other fungi while discussing their ecology and roles in the forest ecosystem. With any luck, we'll find fungi like giant puffballs, violet
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  **This event is now sold out** Please do not contact the office asking if it would be possible to still get tickets and please do not attempt to walk into the event. No walk-ins will be allowed.     Join us for the return of an annual favorite - Jazz Night on the Patio.
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Join insect expert, Ben Lee, for a special walk & talk program all about pollinators! We'll talk about population declines in many ecologically and economically important species of pollinators, the vital roles they play in ecosystem function and agriculture, and how you can help them. Ben will lead us around Great Hollow's grounds and pollinator
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Join Great Hollow ornithologists Sarah Deckel and Chad Seewagen for an up-close look at how researchers safely capture birds to mark them with identification bands and collect measurements and other valuable data. We'll talk about the many things scientists use this information for and why it is so important to study birds and monitor their
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  Celebrate National Moth Week with insect expert Ben Lee as we learn all about the secret lives of fireflies, moths, and other nocturnal insects. We’ll first set up some special traps for catching insects that are active at night, and then talk about their biology, the important roles they play in our environment, and
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