​Crane Hollow Preserve has restricted access in order to protect the ecological health of the hollow, although permission may be granted to small interested groups and research scientists.  The following scheduled on-site hikes and programs are open to the general public:

Occasionally, we partner with other like-minded organizations to bring you special opportunities to visit the preserve.  Take note of  the RSVP information for each hike since we sometimes direct you to our partner's website for registration.

Non-native Shrub Eradication Event

Dates: 
Wednesday, November 13th
 
Time: 10 A.M – 3 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org  
The days are getting cooler, so it is the annual tradition at Crane Hollow to focus our attention on the woody invasive plants in our uplands. Some of the plants we will manually be cutting down are Autumn Olive, Privet, Multiflora Rose, Barberry, Asian Bittersweet, and maybe even the occasional Burning Bush or Bush Honeysuckle. We will go over identification and the ecological role of the plants. Staff will follow your efforts up with herbicide application. Crane Hollow has loppers, saws, and gloves for your use, but if you have a favorite pruning saw of your own, feel free to bring it. Long pants and long sleeves are highly encouraged.
All woody invasive days will begin at 10 A.M. in the hopes that everything will be a little warmer. We will provide some snacks and drinks for volunteers, but if you want something more substantial feel free to bring it. Crane Hollow can provide you with some warm or cool beverages afterwards depending on the temperature and your preferences. Towards the end of our time in the field we will investigate a healthier more mature forest and see the different conditions that exist there.