December 2016
It's been a tremendous 2016 at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary. We want to take a moment to reflect on a few of the major successes of the year:
  • 11,955 came visitors to Owl's Hill representing a 27% increase over last year 
  • 3,397 students attended Environmental Education Programming for FREE
  • 476 volunteers conducted more than 2,750 hours of service

Check out the happenings at Owl's Hill and be on the lookout for the Winter Program Brochure, which will cover all programs from December - February.  

 

We'll see you soon and a very Happy Holiday season from all us to all of you!
Upcoming Events
"Coolest" Holiday Cards & Wrapping Paper
Saturday, December 3, 2016
12:30 - 5pm
Cost: $40*
Adults 

This will be the coolest wrapping paper that will have everyone wanting their gift wrapped in it!

We will be making our own hand stamped and pigmented wrapping papers and home made cards for the holiday season based on the beautiful objects of nature that we are surrounded by at Owl's Hill Sanctuary. Painting with feathers and dried stalks, stamping and metallic paints.

Lisa Jennings will have different stations set up and do examples at each station so people will understand what to do and I'll be circling the room to help!
Carving Stamps Optional




*Sponsored in part by the Stephen Benneyworth Fund for the Arts at Owl's Hill.
Knee-High Naturalist: 
All About Owls
Tuesday, December 6 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Do you know where the name Owl's Hill came from? Have you met an owl up close?  Children will learn about our owl friends that call Owl's Hill home.

Ages 3 - 5
Free Hike Day!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
1 - 3pm
Last Hike Leaves at 1:30

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.

All Ages
 
 More Information
Saturday, December 21, 2016
5:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: $20
Adults; Children Age 9+ 
 
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. Registration required.



Cost: $7/ person

Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice afternoon hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl's Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes.  Register to let us know you're coming!
 
There are many ways to help support and further the mission of Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary. 

1. Select Owl's Hill as your charity via
AmazonSmile and a portion of all your purchases will be sent to us.


2. Owl's Hill collects aluminum cans that are recycled for cash. The money is then used to purchase mice to feed our 6 non-releasable owls. Learn more information about the Cans to Cash Program

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4. Become a Trailwalker OR Picnic & Play(family program) Member** - $250

**Trailwalker/Picnic & Play Card for your family and up to 2 additional guests
Trails open M-F 8am - 4pm / Sun 1-4pm

- OR -

Donate In Honor or In Memorium  of a family member, friend or business. 

 
Thank You Supporters!
A special thank you to all those who gave their time and contributions in November.  We appreciate all that you do to support Owl's Hill!
Thank You November  Volunteers!

Peggy Bender
Mary Lee Bliek
Beth Boord
Dana Coleman
Sharron Francis
Nancy Garden
Claudia Gifford
Dr. Morel Harvey
Margaret Howell
Richard Hitt
Llew Ann King
 Trish Kittrell
Martha Larkin
Susan Leathers
Jay Levy
Denis Lovell
Charles Smith
Margaret Smith
Nancy Sullivan
Cori Williams
Xiaodung Zhu
Thank You November Donors!
Individual Contributions 
Randall and Jacqui Love
Margaret Smith
Shannon Snyder and Oban Aaronson
Susan & Larry Leathers
Mark & Theresa Tillinger
Mary and Alex Wade
DeeDee J. Wade

Grants & Foundations
Merrell Family Foundation
T & T Family Foundation
Welcome to those joining
The Great Horned Owl Society
in November 2016
 
 Merrell Family Foundation
Mark & Theresa Tillinger
T & T Family Foundation
 



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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