October 2017
It's FALL! October kicks off with the perennial favorite,  Fall Fairyland and ends with an all NEW  Enchanted Forest Adventure.

Let's not forget the weekly  Fall Color Hikes on Tuesdays led by our fabulous volunteer team - Denis Lovell and Richard Hitt.  

The Art Series at Owl's Hill has two full day classes in November:  one in Watercolor Basics led by Elizabeth Stanford and Rachael McCampbell will teach Acrylic Techniques in Still Life Painting.

We'll see you soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Knee-High Naturalists: Batty for Bats - Parents & Kids Ages 3-5
Tuesday, October 3 & Wednesday October 4
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost:  $10 one adult + one child / $7 each additional person 

Batty for Bats! Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly?  Did you know that a single bat can eat over 1000 insects in an hour?  Join us as we learn more about these wonderful creatures that are so misunderstood.

2017 Fall Fairyland -
Kids & Families
Saturday, October 7, 2017   
1:00pm-3:00pm                                               
Cost: $10 / adult + child / $7 add'l person

Fairyland is back!  Participants are invited to collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows of Owl's Hill or purchase special items with "fairy gold" at the Gnome Depot. Pick a spot around Fairyland and create a dwelling fit for a fairy or elf, while visiting,enjoy the natural beauty of our woods .

Fall Color Hikes - Adults Only
Tuesday, October 7, 14, 24, 31 & November 7
9:30am - 11:30am
Cost:  $7 / hiker 

Fall is upon us! This series of guided walks is just for adults and allows one to follow the progression of fall at Owl's Hill. Walks begin promptly at 9:30; reservations suggested. Cameras and binoculars welcome .

Free Hike Day - All Ages
Saturday, October 14, 2017   
1:00pm-3:00pm                                               
Cost: FREE

Come out to Owl's Hill for a free hike! Join one of our staff members or volunteers on a guided hike through Owl's Hill. This is a great opportunity for families, individuals, and small groups to come enjoy the trails of Owl's Hill and get some exercise. The hike will be approximately two to three miles with some moderate hill climbs included. Hikes will start at 1:00 .

Enchanted Forest - Kids & Families
Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost:  $12 / person (Children 2 & Under FREE)

The woodlands of Owl's Hill will come alive once again with the Enchanted Forest, which will give families the opportunity to experience a trail adventure that's fun and educational--not scary. 

Enchanted Forest Adventure times:
10:15am                  12:15pm
11:15am                    1:15pm

Each Enchanted Forest Adventure includes:
* A guided walk to meet our animal friends in the Enchanted Forest
* A hayride
* A live animal presentation
* Facepainting and warm apple cider with a snack at the pavilion

Children and adults are invited to get into the spirit of the season by wearing costumes. 

FALL ART SERIES
Watercolor Basics with Elizabeth Sanford - Adults Only 
Saturday, November 4, 2017   
10:00am-4:00pm                                               
Cost: $75 (includes all art supplies)

Learn the basics of watercolor in this workshop for beginners. Explore paint, paper and brush options, as well as the 3 main kinds of color mixing. Be inspired by the beauty of Owl's Hill as you experiment with fun and easy techniques to paint simple subjects. All supplies are provided. Learn more about the artist at  elizabethsanford.com

Acrylic Techniques in Still Life Painting with Rachael McCampbell- Adults Only
Saturday, November 18, 2017
9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost:  $100 per person (please bring your own lunch)

Golden Acrylics Certified teacher, Rachael McCampbell, will share the latest acrylic techniques and applications when painting a still-life for the day. The focus will be on composition, color mixing, painting techniques and learning new skills with acrylic paints. A still-life arrangement will be setup to paint or you can bring a photo of your own arrangement to paint. 

Supplies included in class: charcoal, water containers, table easels and some brushes. 

Students must bring: acrylic paint, canvas or panels to paint on, palettes and their favorite brushes and utensils. More details to follow once you've registered. 

THANK YOU SUPPORTERS
We continue to experience successes in 2017 and it's all thanks to all of our wonderful supporters. Join us in expressing our sincere gratitude to all the people who enable  Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary to continue to grow and thrive.

Thank You September Volunteers
Dane Andersen
Benny Ayers
Jennifer Bent
Tim Bent
Jennifer Bent
Tim Bent
Jean Buchanan
David Coats
Dana Coleman
Betsy Crossley
Bill Edwards
Sharron Francis
Nancy Garden

Claudia Gifford
Morel Enoch Harvey
Darel Hess
Richard Hitt
Julius Johnson
Llew Ann King
Susan Leathers
Jay Levy
Denis Lovell
Norm Miede
Charles Smith
Margaret Smith
Boyce Wanamaker
Cindy Whitt

 
Thank You September Donors
Seth & Victoria Robertson
Margaret Smith
Douglas & Betty Wise
TBH Global Asset Management / The Davis Group

Foundation Gifts
Doochin Family Charitable Foundation
Horatio B. and WIllie D. Buntin Family Foundation

In Honor of Margaret Cameron
Steve & Kathy Anderson
Timothy & Jennifer Bent
David & Emily Berry
Henry Ambrose & Elizabeth Boord
Dan B. Coleman
Dana Coleman & Ron Taylor
George & Betsy Crossley
Pandy English
Bob English
Ann Ercelawn
Sharron Francis
Scott & Catherine Gain
George & Nancy Garden
Claudia & John Gifford
Tom & Carol Ann Graham
Barbara & Gehrig Harris
Morel Enoch Harvey
Mary Healy
Mimi & Russ Heldman
Richard Hitt
Bill & Margaret Howell
Margie Hunter
Matthew & Llew Ann King
Anne Knauff
Charles & Elizabeth Kown
Jay & Lisa Levy
Michael & Lu Miller
Ann Orman
Charles & Connally Penley
Lee & Marguerite Peterseim
Play It Again Sports
Ed & Suzanne Silva
Charles & Barbara Smith
Margaret Smith
Rita W. Venable

In Kind Supporters:
Lance Krafft
Jan Pruitt
Tennsco, Inc.
Janelle WIlson

Welcome Trailwalkers

Who are Trailwalkers?
Trailwalkers are donors of $250 or more during the year. 
 
When can we come walk/hike the trails?
Our 10 miles of trails are open to you to walk whenever Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary is open. Gates are open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and  Sundays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m . Hiking privileges do not include admission to programs that may be going on during your visit.  We hope to see you on the trails!

How do I become a Trailwalker?
 
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