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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T130000
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SUMMARY:Handmade for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 15th for our second annual Handmade for the Holidays event. Children will be provided with supplies and instruction to make nature-themed holiday gifts for their family and friends. There will be a variety of age-appropriate projects for children to choose from\, and each child will leave the event with 2-3 wrapped gifts of their own creation. Hot chocolate will be provided. \nOpen to children ages 5 to 12. \nParents: This is a drop-off program. \n$15 per child (for members and non-members) to help cover the cost of supplies. Please email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to register.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/handmade-for-the-holidays-2/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T200000
DTSTAMP:20180925T141403Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: Surviving Winter!
DESCRIPTION:This night is all about how to survive the winter. After cooking our dinner and s’mores over the campfire\, we’ll head inside for activities and games that will teach us how local plants and animals have adapted to survive the cold winter months in Connecticut. We’ll also make biodegradable bird feeders that you can hang in your yard to help out the birds that stick around and try to tough out the cold. \nOpen to children ages 5 to 10. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, with questions or to sign up. \nNon-members: $25. Members (individual level and up): $20. \nPayment will be accepted by cash or check at the time of drop-off\, but you must register in advance. \nParents: This is a drop-off program and we will be outside for at least half of the evening\, so please dress your child(ren) accordingly. Dinner consists of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings\, juice\, and s’mores for dessert. Please feel free to send your child with an alternative dinner and/or dessert from home if you would prefer. \n**Please note that nuts and peanut butter will be used in the making of bird feeders.**
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-surviving-winter/
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:20181201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T210000
DTSTAMP:20181112T142220Z
CREATED:20180214T154946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T142220Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving & Wine
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, join us for a relaxing evening of good conversation and wine while you learn to weave bird feeders and shelters for our feathered friends! There will be several different feeder and shelter projects to choose from\, and as the techniques we’ll use are surprisingly simple to learn\, no prior weaving experience is necessary. \nBring your own wine\, beer\, or whatever you like to enjoy while crafting. Glasses will be provided. Light refreshments\, snacks\, and all weaving supplies will also be provided. \nPlease contact Sena at sena@greathollow.org with any questions or to register. $15 per person for non-members; $10 per person for members. Space is limited.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/weaving-wine-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T200000
DTSTAMP:20180925T140425Z
CREATED:20180925T140425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T140425Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: Wildlife CSI
DESCRIPTION:Great Hollow has a mystery to be solved and we need your help to crack the case! We’ll become nature detectives as we learn how to read animal tracks and signs\, interpret evidence\, and search for hidden clues on our property. Our skills will then be put to the test as we try to solve the mystery! We’ll also have a campfire dinner and s’mores as we discuss the many secrets the forest holds if you just know how and where to look. \nOpen to children ages 7 to 13. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org\, with questions or to sign up. \nNon-members: $25. Members (individual level and up): $20. \nPayment will be accepted as cash or check at the time of drop-off\, but you must register in advance. \nParents: We will be outside at least half of the evening\, so please dress your child(ren) accordingly. Dinner consists of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings\, juice\, and s’mores for dessert. Feel free to send your child with an alternative dinner and/or dessert from home if you would prefer.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-wildlife-csi/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181106T153000
DTSTAMP:20181026T144439Z
CREATED:20180925T135126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T144439Z
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SUMMARY:School Break Adventures: The Hunters & the Hunted
DESCRIPTION:They say nature is red in tooth and claw… for good reason! Let your kids spend their day off from school at Great Hollow\, learning all about nature’s awesome predators and their prey. Though hands-on activities and games\, we’ll examine the adaptations that predators and prey use against one another and how they escalate over time in what’s known as an “arms race.” We’ll also talk about important plants and animals that make up the food webs within Great Hollow’s ecosystems. \nOpen to children ages 5 to 10. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org with questions or to sign up. \nNon-members: $45. Members (individual level and up): $40 \nPayment will be accepted by cash or check at the time of drop-off but you must register in advance. \nParents: This is a full day\, drop-off program. Please provide a lunch\, two snacks\, plenty of water\, and appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside most of the day.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/school-break-adventures-the-hunters-the-hunted/
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:20181024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T210000
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SUMMARY:Hunter's Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Let the kids stay out late on a school night and enjoy a spooky moonlit guided hike up to Great Hollow’s waterfall with our naturalist\, John Foley. We will learn the folklore of the Hunter’s Moon and listen for owls and other creatures of the night while taking in the beauty of a forest that’s bathed in full moonlight. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight or headlamp (please check and make sure the batteries work beforehand!). The hike is weather-dependent and reservations are appreciated. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. Please\, no dogs. Sign up by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. We’ll meet at 7:30pm in the visitor’s parking area by Great Hollow’s main entrance. A suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/hunters-moon-hike/
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:20181013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T230000
DTSTAMP:20181004T142546Z
CREATED:20180925T144146Z
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SUMMARY:Haunting at the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Haunting at the Hollow is back! This year will feature three custom-built haunted houses to scare the pants off you! It officially opens Saturday\, October 13th and then runs from 7-11pm every Friday and Saturday night through the 27th. Don’t wait to get your tickets for this haunting experience being run by By Night Productions\, the New Fairfield Department of Parks & Recreation\, and the New Fairfield Lions Club. Click here for more information and to get your tickets.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/haunting-at-the-hollow-3/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T200000
DTSTAMP:20180925T133316Z
CREATED:20180925T132657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T133316Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: Zombie Apocalypse!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a zombie apocalypse of sorts is underway in the natural world? “Mind controlling” parasites are the culprit and a wide variety of plant and animal species become their unwilling victims every day! After cooking our dinner and s’mores over the campfire\, we’ll spend the evening investigating the diverse ways parasites infiltrate their hosts and the methods some species have developed to fight back. We’ll also play a round or two of the super cool game\, Humans vs. Zombies! \nOpen to children ages 5 to 10. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to sign up. \nParents: this is an evening drop-off program and we will be outside about half of the time\, so please dress your child(ren) accordingly. Dinner consists of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings\, juice\, and s’mores for dessert. Please feel free to send your child with an alternate dinner and/or dessert from home if you would prefer. \nNon-members: $25/child. Members (individual level and up): $20/child. \nPayment will be accepted by cash or check at the time of drop-off\, but you must sign up in advance. \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-zombie-apocalypse/
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:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T120000
DTSTAMP:20180925T145151Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the northern portions of Great Hollow and visit the scenic overlook at the neighboring Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area. Our hike will begin at the trail head for Great Hollow’s purple trail off of Hardscrabble Road and traverse through second-growth forest and thickets of mountain laurel. We’ll then finish at an overlook that provides beautiful views of Great Hollow in fall foliage. \nWe’ll meet at Great Hollow’s visitor parking area and then carpool up to Hardscrabble Road. The hike will last about an hour and a half and will be moderately difficult in some sections. Leashed dogs are permitted. Please register by emailing John at jfoley@greathollow.org. A suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members is greatly appreciated.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/fall-foliage-hike/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T153000
DTSTAMP:20181003T212207Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T212207Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Wilderness Adventure Challenge
DESCRIPTION:*Enrollment for this program is now full. Please check our event calendar for other upcoming programs that might be of interest. \n  \nSpend your day off from school honing your outdoor adventure skills\, and see if you have what it takes to survive in the wild! We’ll learn how to build fires (and possibly cook snacks over them!)\, travel off-trail\, build shelters\, learn the basics of map and compass use\, and practice the art of staying found.  By the end of the day\, you’ll be well on your way to being a skilled outdoor adventurer! \nOpen to children ages 7 to 13. \nPlease email our Education Coordinator\, Sena\, at sena@greathollow.org for more information or to sign up. \nNon-members: $50. Members (individual level and up): $45. Payment will be accepted by cash or check upon drop-off\, but you must register in advance. \nParents: this is a full day\, drop-off program. Please provide a lunch\, two snacks\, plenty of water\, and appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside most of the day.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-wilderness-adventure-challenge/
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:20180929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T213000
DTSTAMP:20180928T121651Z
CREATED:20170817T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T121651Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an intimate night at Great Hollow with live jazz performed by the BnB Jazz Trio\, along with complimentary wine and cheese\, and s’mores roasted over the fire. The BnB Jazz Trio is a modern working jazz group based out of the Hudson Valley that covers standards by many greats\, such as Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Duke Ellington\, and Thelonious Monk. \nTickets are a suggested donation of $25 per person to cover our costs. Any additional proceeds go towards furthering Great Hollow’s mission to protect land and wildlife\, conduct conservation-driven scientific research\, and provide outdoor educational and recreational opportunities for our local communities. Scroll down to purchase your tickets online. Please purchase tickets in advance of the event\, as a very limited number will be available at the door the day of. Maximum attendance is only 50 people. \nIf you have any difficulties with the payment system or have other questions\, please contact us at info@greathollow.org. \n*Rain date is October 6th. \n*Travel Advisory: Due to the road closure on Route 37 near the Sherman/New Fairfield border\, guests coming to us from Sherman or other nearby towns to the north should take Route 37 south\, turn right on Chapel Hill Road\, and then left on Tower Hill Road which turns into Hardscrabble Road and ends at Route 37\, just north of Great Hollow’s entrance. Turn right onto Route 37 when you reach the end of Hardscrabble Road and Great Hollow will be on your right. Please note that these are narrow dirt roads in some sections\, so please drive carefully. As an alternative\, you can take Route 39 south from Sherman into the center of New Fairfield and then head north on Route 37 to Great Hollow. \n 
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/jazz-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T200000
DTSTAMP:20180911T142141Z
CREATED:20180911T130222Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Night: The Wonderful World of Bats!
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, take the night off while your kids have a fun-filled time at Great Hollow learning all about bats! We’ll start our evening off by cooking dinner and dessert over a campfire and then head inside to learn all about these fascinating but often misunderstood creatures of the night.  We’ll make a replica bat house\, complete with resident bats\, learn about echolocation and other cool bat behaviors\, and then as the sun dips down\, go on a walk in search of some bats that make Great Hollow their home. \nWe will be outside about half of the evening\, so please dress your child(ren) accordingly. Dinner will consist of hotdogs or veggie dogs with all the fixings\, juice\, and s’mores for dessert. Please feel free to send your child with an alternative dinner and/or dessert from home if you would prefer. \nOpen to children ages 5 to 10 years old \nMembers: $25 per child. Non-members: $30 per child. Please email our Education Coordinator\, Sena at sena@greathollow.org with questions or to register your child(ren). Payment will be accepted by cash\, check\, or credit card upon drop-off.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/kids-nature-night-the-wonderful-world-of-bats/
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:20180922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T160000
DTSTAMP:20180912T111823Z
CREATED:20180724T121201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T111823Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife and Landscape Photography of the Galapagos and Ecuadorian Andes
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 22nd for a presentation by Great Hollow Photographers Club members Justin and Kelly Goodhart who will show spectacular photographs of\, and discuss their recent trip to\, the Galapagos Islands and Ecuadorian Andes.  See images of the unique wildlife and stunning vistas of this beautiful South American region while learning about the technical and artistic aspects of wildlife and landscape photography. Free for Great Hollow members and non-members. \nThe presentation will be held in our Lecture Room\, in the rear entrance of the Merritt House. If you are not familiar with our campus\, you can find a building directory here.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/wildlife-landscape-photography-galapagos-ecuadorian-andes/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T170000
DTSTAMP:20180912T111902Z
CREATED:20180806T182738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T111902Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges and Progress in Tick-borne Disease Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Great Hollow on September 16th to hear Dr. Rayda Krell\, Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University\, discuss current tick-borne disease prevention research and communication efforts in Fairfield County. She will highlight current trends in Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases\, and how her work in the Tick-borne Disease Prevention Laboratory at WCSU explores a combination of prevention tactics that has never been tested before. Dr. Krell will also discuss the many challenges to preventing tick-borne diseases\, including the importance of understanding human behavior. \nThe presentation will be held in our Lecture Room\, in the rear entrance of the Merritt House. If you are not familiar with our campus\, you can find a building directory here.
URL:https://greathollow.org/event/challenges-and-progress-in-tick-borne-disease-prevention/
LOCATION:Great Hollow Nature Preserve\, 225 CT-37\, New Fairfield\, CT\, 06812\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center":MAILTO:info@greathollow.org
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