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Good Gracious! Is it May already?
Indeed it is and that means it's time support
all the non-profits that do good works in your community!
On May 3rd, Owl's Hill is participating in the Middle Tennessee-wide
Big Payback Event
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Summer camp is filling up fast folks! We've got some spots left so be sure and get your kids out of doors this summer with one of our many summer camp options. Check out our other
upcoming events and make plans to come see us!
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Join us on May 3rd and Support Our Wildlife Protection Efforts!
Part of Owl's Hill's mission is to restore and support the native habitats of Middle Tennessee for the benefit of wildlife. There are many ways we do this, from invasive plant species removal to research and monitoring. Why is this important? Read more about it
here.
Help us win prizes
Our Goal this year is to raise $12,000!
Owl's Hill would appreciate your help in gaining additional funds through the Big Payback's prize offerings on the day of. We are asking our supporters to
contribute between the hours of 9:01 a.m. and Noon to increase our chances of winning!
The organization with the most individual donations and/or total amount of donations during this time can win an additional $2,500!!
However, any support on this day at any time is much appreciated.
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Check out our videos!
And if you're feeling social, Like and Share on Facebook!
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| Owl's Hill's Conservation Efforts |
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| Happy Animals at Owl's Hill |
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Owl's Hill is participating in the Belk Charity Sale
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We'll be there on April 30 from 6 - 8 a.m.!
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Summer camp at Owl's Hill provides rewarding opportunities for campers to learn about wildlife, nature, and the environment in a natural setting through games, hikes, exploration, crafts and live animal programs.
WE HAVE TWO NEW CAMPS THIS YEAR!
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Chair Norm Miede (L) and Vice-Chair Dr. Charles Smith (R)
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Fun Times at the Open House Event
April 24th was a big day for Owl's Hill. This day marked the official opening of the new Shawna Lea Hickerson Smith Memorial Classroom and Garden to the public. Members of the community came out and enjoyed owl programs, guided hikes, music by Off the Wagon, and toured the new facilities and garden. Storytelling on the new teaching platform was a popular destination and Fairyland now has many new fairy homes for our magical friends.
A special thanks to the Smith and Hickerson families for making this possible, as well as to all those who contributed to the campaign.
And a big thank you to all the volunteers who came out and made sure this day was a success. We couldn't have done it without you!
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Grand Opening of the Shawna Lea Classroom
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Guests stop by the pavilion for a break
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Just getting back from a guided hike
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A stop at Gnome Depot in Fairyland
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Enjoying the new classroom
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Bluegrass music by Off the Wagon
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Knee-High Naturalist: Terrific Tadpoles
Tues. May 3 or Wed. May 4
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that a baby frog is a tadpole and lives in the water? Children will learn how tadpoles turn into frogs and toads.
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Spring Fairyland
Sat., May 7
1 - 3 p.m.
Construct your very own fairy houses! Collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows of Owl's Hill or purchase special items with "fairy gold" at the Gnome Depot.
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Free Hike Day
Sun., May 8
1 - 3 p.m.
Bring Mom out to Owl's Hill for a hike! Join one of our staff members or volunteers on a guided hike through Owl's Hill or be an individual and make your own way!
All ages
More Information
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Knee-High Naturalist: Camouflage, Can You See Me?
Tues. June 7 or Wed. June 8
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Children will discover what camouflage is and learn how animals have different colors and patterns to blend into the environment.
Ages 3 - 5
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Thank You Free Day Sponsors:
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National Trails Day
Sat., June 4
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!
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Summer Night Hikes Begin Soon!
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.
Ages 9 & Up
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Music in the Meadow 2016 Begins in June!
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!
See the full schedule
here.
Thanks to our Music in the Meadow Sponsors:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Rachael McCampbell All Day Saturday Workshop
Coming June 18th
Details TBA
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We had a big month of April with all of our free school groups and big events! We COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT without the support of our volunteers and donors. We thank you for continuing to give your time and contributions to the sanctuary.
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Thank You April
Volunteers!
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Jean Buchanan
David Buchanan
Thad Strunce
Llew Ann King
Margaret Howell
Rita Venable
Morel Harvey
Catherine Gain
Claudia Gifford
Denis Lovell
Richard Hitt
Christy Valerio
Betsy Crossley
Susan Leathers
Margaret Wilburn
John Gifford
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Margaret Smith
Gail Eichelberger
Lauren Hood
Livie Byrd
Amy MacKenzie
Nancy Garden
Mimi Heldman
Mary Healy
Pamela Larson
Mary Lee Bliek
Libby Knight
Carless Dance
Phil Venable
Georgeann Brown
Jennifer Bent
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Trailwalkers Calendar Now Available
For all of our friends that are Trailwalkers, be sure and check the
Event Calendar to see when you can come out and get some hiking in.
Want to become a Trailwalker?
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Individual Contributions
Elizabeth Boord
Margaret Smith
Robert Smith
Nancy Sullivan
Tyna Meers
Elizabeth Tuttle
Pamela S. Larson
Corinne Schaffer
Micaela Brown
Jessica Doyle
Sarah Weadick
Mark & Theresa Tillinger
Rachel Robinson
Our Teachers & Friends at
Union Elementary School
Shawna Lea Hickerson Smith Memorial
Michael & Sarah Coleman Chester
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Memorials & Honorariums
In Memory of Virginia Rubin
George & Nancy Garden
In Honor of Jean Buchanan
Tennessee Bluebird Trails
Benneyworth Fund for the Arts
David & Joyce Eyler
Grantors
Middle Tennessee Electric SharingChange, Inc.
Sponsors
Play It Again Sports
Margaret Wilburn
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Keri McInnis
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Consider Sponsoring a Program.
When you sponsor a program or project at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, you are investing in the education of Earth's future stewards, creating opportunities for the public to experience nature as it used to be and assisting with the protection and restoration of Tennessee's diverse and beautiful native habitats.
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Welcome to those joining
The Great Horned Owl Society
in April
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Pinnacle Financial Partners
Keri McInnis
Play It Again Sports
Margaret Wilburn
Middle Tennessee Electric SharingChange, Inc.
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