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Join Jackalope Brewing Co. and
The Nature Conservancy
in celebrating Oktoberforest and the power of forests to give us clean water and great beer! We'll be kicking it off October 16th at 9:00am at
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
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The removal will go from 9:00 - 11:30am, so wear something you don't mind getting dirty, don some sturdy shoes, and lather on that bug spray. We'll have the vounteer reception from 11:30am-1:30pm, where volunteers will receive a slice of pizza from Nashville Pizza Company and a pint of Jackalope beer after the clean-up.
Admission is free and open to all ages (beer for 21+ only, please). Space is limited, so please RSVP through
tinyurl.com/oktoberforest2016
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FREE Hike Days!
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016
1:00-3:00pm
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 depart at 1:30pm
All Ages
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Knee-High Naturalist: Fossil Find
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that you can find fossils in Tennessee? Children will explore Owl's Hill to find fossils and take home a special rock they discovered.
Ages 3 - 5
More Information
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Saturday, October 8th; 9:30 am - 4pm &
Sunday, October 9th; 10am - 4pm
Cost: $180* - includes supplies
Adults
Disclaimer!!! This is a not your ordinary journaling class actually no writing, only if you want to. This class is so fun! It almost like the modern version of a quilting bee.
Lisa Jennings creates an atmosphere for each person to feel comfortable, safe and most of all opens up ways for everyone to have fun with their process.
What's covered in this workshop:
Demonstration by Lisa for each technique; poetry reading, music or a guided meditation will guide us into the curious places to start your creative juices flowing with lots of discussion.
About the Teacher / Artist:
Lisa Jennings is a full time artist using mixed media in every aspect of her lifetime career, whether painting, sculpting, teaching, speaking or mentoring. Her artworks are created mainly on canvas using pigmented, printed or batiked papers and she sculpts in wood using found objects along with welded objects, stones, bones for additives to her sculptural pieces.Her holistic manner of teaching is her way to share forward her love of art as healing, fun and inspiration.
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Girl Scout Camp Out
Play. Hike. Explore.
Sat, October 8 - Sun, October 9
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. We offer this program to Junior Scouts to earn the Animal Habitat badge.
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Fall Foliage Hikes
Tuesday, October 11, 18 & 25
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 1:00; reservations suggested. Cameras and binoculars welcome.
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Cost: $20 - includes dinner
Adults
Join Bob English of LEAPS for our annual Owl Prowl night hikes. Come early to enjoy a meal in the Russell Gathering Pavilion then adjourn to the woods for a lesson in naked eye astronomy and calling in wild owls. Will they answer? Dinner is provided. No flashlights please! Must be nine years old to attend.
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Fall Fairyland
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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Enchanted Forest
Saturday, October 29, 2016
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Along the trail, visitors will meet and learn about misunderstood animals that call the Enchanted Forest their home.
Space is limited. Register Today!
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A special thank you to all those who gave their time and contributions in September. We appreciate all that you do to support Owl's Hill!
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Thank You September
Volunteers!
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Susan Alsup
Kristy Baker
Timothy & Jennifer Bent
Beth Boord
Sam Davis
Kimi Dove
Evicore Healthcare
Sharron Francis
Nancy Garden
Claudia Gifford
Morel Harvey
Mary Healy
Evie Hopkins
Bob Ingle
Llew Ann King
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Martha Larkin
Susan Leathers
Jay Levy
Denis Lovell
Norm Miede
Steve Mousourakis
Julie O'Hara
Jerry Rainey
Lori Ray
Victoria Rebeck
Amanda Schaade
Charles Smith
Margaret Smith
Mila Truan
Rita Venable |
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Thank You September Donors!
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Individual Contributions
Mrs. Bennie Batson
Henry Ambrose & Elizabeth Boord
David & Jean Buchanan
Brian Callahan
George & Betsy Crossley
Susan Leathers
Steve & Mary Catherine Mousourakis
Susan Savage
Margaret Smith
Robert Smith
Douglas & Betty Wise
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Corporations/Sponsorships
R.B. Construction Company
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Welcome to those joining
The Great Horned Owl Society
in September 2016
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Mrs. Bennie Batson
David & Jean Buchanan
George & Betsy Crossley
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Trailwalkers Calendar 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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