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.
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.
The Lithophytes of Crane Hollow
Date:
Saturday, July 19th
Time: 9 A.M. -2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
Description: Last year for our summer hike we focused on geology. This year we will take a more in-depth look at the plants that love to live on the rocks.
We will meet at the Crane Hollow Office and have a quick background on geology and how and why certain plants thrive in these habitats that our rather inhospitable for a lot of other plants. We will then head into the hollow to appreciate the wonderful geology and the plants that cling onto and thrive in these fascinating habitats. We will be limiting this event to 30 participants so we can have a more personalized experience. Please RSVP to Joe at joe@cranehollow.org
Saturday, July 19th
Time: 9 A.M. -2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
Description: Last year for our summer hike we focused on geology. This year we will take a more in-depth look at the plants that love to live on the rocks.
We will meet at the Crane Hollow Office and have a quick background on geology and how and why certain plants thrive in these habitats that our rather inhospitable for a lot of other plants. We will then head into the hollow to appreciate the wonderful geology and the plants that cling onto and thrive in these fascinating habitats. We will be limiting this event to 30 participants so we can have a more personalized experience. Please RSVP to Joe at joe@cranehollow.org
Non-native Shrub Eradication Event
Dates:
Monday, July 14th
Wednesday, July 30th Privet Focus
Tuesday, August 5th
Friday, August 22nd Privet Focus
Thursday, August 28th
Time: 9 A.M – 2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
If you have some aggression you need to take out on some invasive woody plants, this event might be for you. 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. On the days labeled “Privet Focus” volunteers will be performing less cutting and more hauling and stacking of cut privet limbs into relatively neat piles. On these “Privet Focus” days, we will have chainsaws running. Ear protection is recommended. We can provide folks with some ear protection.
All woody invasive days will begin at 9 A.M. to avoid the worst of the heat. We will primarily do work in more shaded areas. We will provide some snacks and drinks for volunteers, but if you want something more substantial feel free to bring it. Crane Hollow will have iced tea and lemonade for you afterwards. Towards the end of our time in the field we may investigate a healthier more mature forest and see the different conditions that exist there if folks aren’t to tired.
Monday, July 14th
Wednesday, July 30th Privet Focus
Tuesday, August 5th
Friday, August 22nd Privet Focus
Thursday, August 28th
Time: 9 A.M – 2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
If you have some aggression you need to take out on some invasive woody plants, this event might be for you. 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. On the days labeled “Privet Focus” volunteers will be performing less cutting and more hauling and stacking of cut privet limbs into relatively neat piles. On these “Privet Focus” days, we will have chainsaws running. Ear protection is recommended. We can provide folks with some ear protection.
All woody invasive days will begin at 9 A.M. to avoid the worst of the heat. We will primarily do work in more shaded areas. We will provide some snacks and drinks for volunteers, but if you want something more substantial feel free to bring it. Crane Hollow will have iced tea and lemonade for you afterwards. Towards the end of our time in the field we may investigate a healthier more mature forest and see the different conditions that exist there if folks aren’t to tired.
Stilt Grass Pulls
Dates:
Tuesday, August 12th
Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 9 A.M – 2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
Description: Crane Hollow will have a series of days where we will be pulling a non-native invasive grass, Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). Although this plant is common on gas roads and ditches, we are specifically concerned about it in riparian corridors and moist forests. The riparian corridors and mesic forests harbor a number of our beautiful wildflower species, so it makes control of stilt grass all the more important. We will focus our pulling efforts in those areas.
All stilt grass pulls will begin at 9 A.M. and run until about 2 P.M. The days will begin with carpooling and hiking into a location. We will pull and then eat lunch. We will follow that up with a hike where we can admire what we are working to protect. The pull will largely be off trail and will include several stream crossings. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes that can deal with getting wet. Be aware that wood nettles often reside around stilt grass. Walking sticks are recommended for the rugged terrain. We will lunch out in the field, so bring a sack lunch and beverage with you. Crane Hollow will provide some extra drinks and snacks for participants. Crane Hollow will have iced tea and lemonade for you afterwards.
Tuesday, August 12th
Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 9 A.M – 2 P.M.
Location: Crane Hollow Office
RSVP: joe@cranehollow.org
Description: Crane Hollow will have a series of days where we will be pulling a non-native invasive grass, Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). Although this plant is common on gas roads and ditches, we are specifically concerned about it in riparian corridors and moist forests. The riparian corridors and mesic forests harbor a number of our beautiful wildflower species, so it makes control of stilt grass all the more important. We will focus our pulling efforts in those areas.
All stilt grass pulls will begin at 9 A.M. and run until about 2 P.M. The days will begin with carpooling and hiking into a location. We will pull and then eat lunch. We will follow that up with a hike where we can admire what we are working to protect. The pull will largely be off trail and will include several stream crossings. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes that can deal with getting wet. Be aware that wood nettles often reside around stilt grass. Walking sticks are recommended for the rugged terrain. We will lunch out in the field, so bring a sack lunch and beverage with you. Crane Hollow will provide some extra drinks and snacks for participants. Crane Hollow will have iced tea and lemonade for you afterwards.