September 2017

Summer has begun her slow fade to Fall. And at Owl's Hill, Fall brings several of our favorite events - Girl Scout Camp Out, Art & Nature Adventure Day and looking into October, Fall Fairyland and the Enchanted Forest.

It also brings the weekly Fall Color Hikes led by our fabulous volunteer team - Denis Lovell and Richard Hitt.  

September brings the season finale of our Music in the Meadow concert series with Jazz in the Meadow. Bring a picnic and relax to the smooth sounds from the NJO Quartet.

It's a Fall Full of Fun - so don't miss one moment of the great public programs at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.
Welcome, Susan Duvenhage

Susan Duvenhage
Executive Director, Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

Susan B. Duvenhage has been named president and executive director of Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary. Margaret Cameron, who served as executive director for more than five years, announced her intention to retire earlier this year.

Duvenhage, formerly president and CEO of Nashville's Adventure Science Center from 2007 to 2016, brings a depth of nonprofit leadership, organizational and fiscal management and community relations skills coupled with a passion for the great outdoors to Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.  

"I see many parallels between managing the informal learning environment of the Science Center and the partner-centric informal learning work of Owl's Hill," she said. "I am excited and confident about beginning the next chapter in the Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary story." 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 .

Girl Scouts Camp Out - Junior Girl Scouts
Saturday, September 16 - Sunday, September 17
  
4:00pm - 9:00am                                  
Cost: $18/scout and $12/adult
 
Join us at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary for a wild evening learning about native animals.  This overnight experience is for Girl Scouts to earn the Animal Habitat Badge. Scouts will spend the night in their own tents.  Enjoy an evening of bright stars and listen to the soothing sounds of nocturnal wildlife in their native habitat. 

Art & Nature Adventure Day - All Ages
Saturday, September 23, 2017
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost:  $15 one adult + one child / $10 each additional person 

Celebrate Fall with artist Elizabeth Sanford by making a nature journal, and decorate the cover in your own style. Observe nature up-close with a free magnifier, make drawings in your new journal, and take a turn exploring The Box of Wonders. .


SPECIAL EVENTS
$20/person
$75/car (6 people maximum/car)

September Concert Artist





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 August Volunteers
Benny Ayers
Jennifer Bent
Tim Bent
Lou Bissennette
Barbara Braswell
Jennifer Bent
Tim Bent
Jean Buchanan
David Coats
Dana Coleman
Betsy Crossley
Nancy Garden
Claudia Gifford
Annette Griffin
Richard Hitt
Margaret Howell
Bob Ingle
Julius Johnson
Llew Ann King
Martha Larkin
Susan Leathers
Denis Lovell
Deb Michael
Norm Miede
Charles Smith
Margaret Smith
Boyce Wanamaker
Cindy Whitt
Margaret Wilburn
Cori Williams
 
Thank You August Donors
Anonymous
Beth Boord & Henry Ambrose
Mrs. Melissa F. Doyle
Jay & Lisa Levy
Jill Moore
Ms. Colleen Nagy
Nissan North America
Dr. Margaret Smith
Seth & Victoria Robertson
Teri Wildt
Douglas & Betty Wise

Grants & Foundation
Barbara J. Mapp Foundation
Middle Tennessee Electric - Sharing Change
In Memory of Aimee McCray
Brian McCray

In Memory of Mary Ann Sugg
David & Jean Buchanan

In Honor of Margaret Cameron
Charlie & Connally Penley

In Kind Supporters:
M.G. & Associates, Inc.


Welcome to those joining
The Great Horned Owl Society
in August

David & Jean Buchanan
Barbara J. Mapp Foundation
Brian McCray
Middle Tennessee Electric - Sharing Change, Inc.
Nissan North America


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?
 
Not sure if we're open? 

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