Welcome to summer! Mother Nature is busy bringing forth new life and seeing her children grow bright and beautiful. And we've got plenty of opportunities for you and your family to experience this wonderful season of growth!
There are a few spots left in
summer camp! It's not too late to get your kids outside this summer with our nature and wildlife inspired day camps.
Music in the Meadow is back! We've got a brilliant line-up of local talent for your entertainment. And don't forget about
National Trails Day this weekend. Show your appreciation for the organizations that protect nature by helping to maintain our trails!
As always, we hope to see you out here soon!
Owl's Hill Receives TWF Conservation Organization of the Year Award
Margaret Cameron, Owl's Hill Executive Director, receives Conservation Organization of the Year Award from TWF
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary was recently honored with the Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Conservation Organization of the Year Award.
The TWF has recognized leaders in the field of wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation since 1965 with it's Conservation Achievement Awards. We are grateful to the TWF for recognizing our continued efforts in protecting, restoring, and supporting native habitats for wildlife. Read more about the TWF program
here.
Music in the Meadow 2016
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl's Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl's Hill's non-releasable live owls and go for a hike!
June 18: Jerre Haskew
Folk legend Jerre Haskew brings his signature style of music to Owl's Hill to kick off the summer series. Jerre was a founding member of the legendary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the Folk Era of the early 1960's. Jerre recently released Songs from the Fiery Gizzard, a family project done with his wife Barbara and granddaughters. This album was named the 2015 National Fold CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission.
9 a.m. - Noon: Trail Maintenance
Adults and Older Kids
1 - 3 p.m.: Free Hike Day
All Ages
Come out to Owl's Hill for National Trails Day! Help us maintain our trails in the morning and then join us for a free self-guided or guided hike in the afternoon. Show your appreciation for getting out of doors and spending time in nature at Owl's Hill!
Paint the landscapes of Owl's Hill with artist Rachael McCampbell! This class is for all levels and will be a plein-air (out-of-doors) class. If it rains, we will paint a still-life inside the studio.
These programs have been generously subsidized and provided at a lower cost to you thanks to the Stephen Benneyworth Fund for the Arts at Owl's Hill.
Summer Night Hike
Tues., June 21st; 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Gates open an hour early for picnics.
Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of "naked-eye" astronomy and learning about the Southern Summer Night chorus show with Naturalist Bob English of LEAPS.
Pack a picnic and bring some chairs for this one-of-a-kind musical adventure! Farmer Jason has performed over 2000 concerts since the character was created almost a decade ago, bringing his message to pre-K and elementary schools, performing arts centers' family series, festivals, museums, libraries and community centers. Internationally-renowned Farmer Jason invites audiences of 30 to 3000 to imagine his real working farm in Tennessee as he brings it right to the stage!
