Hidden Hollow
Explore, discover, play and learn in our new outdoor space! Families enjoy the wonders of nature together as they explore a new theme each week. Hidden Hollow is a naturally formed kettle hole surrounded by native trees and plants. A beautiful, safe space, it encourages children to discover the natural world while engaging the senses. Click on the links below for more information.
NOTE: Some of Hidden Hollow's activities are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, please call ahead to ensure activities are still offered that day.
Hidden Hollow Weekly Schedule
Hidden Hollow Program Guide
Designer's Opening Celebration Blog Entry
Suggested Book List
Nature Explorer Family Club
Designed for families with children ages 2 to 10, this new space will feature several activity areas that will encourage families to play, learn and enjoy nature together.
- Journey on the Discovery Trail
- Jump, Crawl and Balance on logs, stumps and wood beams
- Build a fort
- Sing and Dance on our outdoor stage
- Create nature inspired art
- Dig and Sculpt in the sandbox
- Investigate, Plant and Grow in our gardens
- Engineer a castle, bridge or investigation
- Read, Reflect and Contemplate in our nature library
Swish! Splash! Buzz!
Teaching in the Outdoors Workshop
Teachers, join Hidden Hollow’s team of educators for hands-on engaging lessons that will ignite the naturalist in your preschool and elementary students. You will leave this workshop with materials and ideas that you can directly apply to your curriculum the very next day! This two Day Workshop will offer 10 PDPs and be hled on October 2 and 3 from 8:00am - 3pm.
Forfor more information contact Tobey Eugenio, Environmental Education Specialist at 508.888.3300, ext. 158 or teugenio@heritagemuseums.org.