Happy August! It's been a hot summer so far but plenty of rain has kept the gardens green and blooming around Owl's Hill.
As the new school season starts, don't forget that we have many opportunities for connecting children with nature through our environmental education programs. Our programs can be customized to your specific needs, or we can come to you with one of our Nature Comes Calling programs. Check out the options here.
As always, we've got some fun and exciting programs coming up. Music in the Meadow continues with Musical Theater in the Meadow: Gershwin. The little ones are welcome to join us for Knee-High Naturalist: Reptiles Rock! and Trees are Terrific! And don't forget our ever popular Free Hike Days. Be sure and check the calendar for all of these and more. Hope to see you at the sanctuary soon!
New State Record: Thornbush Dasher found at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.
During our recent dragonfly count, a Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii) was spotted, a dragonfly usually only found in Texas and Mexico but never before found east of Arkansas!
A special thanks to LEAPS Environmental Consulting for the find and identification and Bob English of LEAPS for the photo and working to get this find into the state record books.
Pictures, pictures. We need your pictures!
We are always looking for some great shots of folks visiting Owl's Hill, or some nice scenic pictures, or anything that we can share with everyone. If you have some pictures we can use, please email
kristin@owlshill.org. Thanks!
Upcoming Events
Free Hike Day
Sat., Aug. 1
1 - 3 p.m.
Come out to Owl's Hill and enjoy the summer woods. The hike will be approximately two to three miles with some moderate hill climbs included. Hikes will start at 1:00; last hike leaves at 1:30.
Children will explore the world of reptiles which includes snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, and lizards. These animals rock and are important to have around!
August 22 -- Musical Theater in the Meadow: Gershwin
Returning for the third year in a row is our popular evening of musical theater standards. This summer's concert will feature the music of George Gershwin, offered by some of Nashville's finest theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic band.
The last one of the season! Led by naturalist Bob English of LEAPS, these hikes feature a lesson in naked-eye astronomy and nocturnal animal sound identification all while enjoying the summer night woods. Ages 9 & up.
Thank you to all of those who gave this past month. We could not do what we do without your continued support. From all of us at Owl's Hill, we sincerely appreciate all that you do.
