Great Hollow Nature Preserve

Address
225 CT-37
New Fairfield, CT 06812 United States Get Directions
Events at this venue
Today

  • Kids’ January Drop-in Day

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Your school may be closed, but Great Hollow is open! Come join us for a day of exploration! We’ll go on hikes and get creative with crafts while learning about the lunar cycle and winter birding. This is a full-day drop-off program open to children ages 7-10. Registration is $50 per child for family-level members
    + Read More

  • Winter Foraging Workshop

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Join local farmer and educator Sarah Lucas as we learn how to forage for wild edibles during winter! Whether for health, hunger, or curiosity, come meet some of your backyard resources as Sarah shows us how to find, identify, and responsibly harvest wild edibles that are in-season during the winter. The two-hour class will include
    + Read More

  • Winter Solstice Guided Hike & Spiral Celebration

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    As the longest night of the year approaches, we invite you to connect with nature and celebrate the return of the light during this guided hike by Great Hollow wildlife biologist, Sarah Deckel. Discover the calming charm of the season as we walk frosty trails to the waterfall while embracing the peaceful quiet of the
    + Read More

  • **SOLD OUT** Kids’ Drop-off: Holiday Cookies & Crafts | 5-8 year olds

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Kids, join us for an afternoon of crafting and fun. During this drop-off program, you’ll decorate a large gingerbread man with icing and candy. Children will also create two ornaments. Registration is $20 per child and includes all the supplies. Space is limited and this event regularly sells out. Advanced registration and payment are required.
    + Read More

  • Wine and Wreath Night: Holiday Wreaths

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel
    + Read More

  • Afternoon Holiday Wreath Workshop

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine event. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel free
    + Read More

  • Wine and Wreath Night: Holiday Wreaths

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Adults, join us for a relaxing evening of crafting and conversation with our next DIY & Wine night. In this workshop, you’ll decorate a pre-made balsam fir wreath with winter greens and a handmade bow. You may also bring in any of your own decorations for your wreath. No previous experience is necessary. Please feel
    + Read More

  • Kids’ Nature Night: Turkey Talk & Owl Prowl

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Kids, join us for an evening of exploration and crafting as we learn about two types of birds that call Connecticut home year-round: turkeys and owls. We’ll learn how turkeys and owls are similar and how they’re different, do some hands-on exploration of real feathers, skulls, and claws, and visit our aviary to see our
    + Read More

  • **Sold Out** Kids’ Drop-off Program: Apple Cider Pressing

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    Kids, join us for an afternoon of hiking and cider pressing! We’ll start with a light hike to visit Great Hollow’s apple trees and talk about the changes trees go through this time of year. We’ll then learn how apples become cider using our old-fashioned cider press and fill small bottles that you can take
    + Read More

  • *Sold Out* Kids’ Nature Night: Halloween Hike

    Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United States

    **This event is sold out** Kids, join us for a twilight hike to the waterfall where we’ll learn cool facts about Halloween and some of the animals associated with it. After our hike we’ll do some fun Halloween crafting and then make s’mores. This is a drop-off program open to children ages 7-12; registration is
    + Read More

Comments are closed.