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A NEW YEAR is nearly upon us. As we look to 2017, we take a moment of "auld lang syne" to we remember the many accomplishments of 2016: education classroom completed, a full year of art classes under the Steve Benneyworth Fund for the Arts, a successful launch of 2 new summer camps, new staff and board members, and nearly 12,000 visitors learning about the rich natural diversity found at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.
We also want to say
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THANK YOU"
Thank you to the many individual and corporate donors, foundation support and volunteers who make Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary successful in our mission.
We will see you all in the New Year!
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Steve Benneyworth Sculpture Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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Friends of Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, community members, chamber members, staff and board gathered on December 14th to cut the ribbon at the Steve Benneyworth Sculpture Exhibit. Once the 8 sculptures are fully restored, an auction will be held at Owl's Hill to benefit the Steve Benneyworth Fund for the Arts. If you'd like to be added to the Benneyworth Auction mailing list, please contact
[email protected] with your name, address and email.
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Knee-High Naturalist: Animal Tracks
Tuesday, Jan. 3 & Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $10 one adult + one child / $7 each additional person
Animals leave behind footprints called tracks and other signs when getting food, water and shelter from their habitat. Children will make tracks of their own. Bundle up and let's explore!
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Family Geocaching Day
Saturday, January 14, 2017
1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: FREE
Come geocaching at Owl's Hill! Geocaching is a highly popular, worldwide treasure hunt game. Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. We have new sites set up that are ready to be found. This is also a fantastic way for new geocachers to get acquainted with the game. Hike around in the woods and see what you can find! Sign up to reserve your spot.
REGISTER FOR GEOCACHE DAY
Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:
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Free the Trees
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
9:00am - 12:00pm Cost: FREE
Put on your work boots and gloves, sharpen your trimmers and come to Owl's Hill to help free our beautiful trees from invasive honeysuckle and other exotic plants. This is a great opportunity for older scouts, home school groups and students looking for volunteer projects. We will be participating in the Tennessee Environmental Council's "100K Tree Day" at the February 25th "Free the Trees" Day event.
Please register in advance
here.
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The Art of Still-Life
Saturday, January 21, 2017
9:00am -4:00pm Cost: $100/person; acrylic paints & brushes available
An arranged and lit still-life scene will be set up to paint. This is a day to explore, experiment, play, paint, relax and have a mini-vacation from everyday life. Bring your own supplies (some acrylic paints & brushes available). Any level is acceptable and lunch (vegetarian option available) will be catered.
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Gardening Days
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
7:00am - 10:00am
The native gardens may be resting, but it's time to prepare them for the spring plantings. Join Owl's Hill Naturalist, Kristin Hopkins as we weed, turn soil, trim, plant and prepare for a beautiful, abundant springtime at the Hill.
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SUMMER CAMP 2016 - Registration Open Now
Play. Hike. Explore
Summer camp 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.
Camp is limited in size so each child receives individual attention. A camp shirt and water bottle is included. A morning snack is provided and campers bring a lunch Monday-Thursday. All camps conclude on Friday with a kosher hotdog lunch, ice cream dessert and water games. Animal Caretaker camp does NOT provide lunch.
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Campers must be 5 when camp begins AND entering kindergarten in the fall of 2017.
- Space in camps is assigned on a first come, first served basis by date of payment.
- If you are interested in a camp that is full, you may e-mail us to be put on a waiting list. There is no fee for the waiting list.
- Camp registration is not complete until the information form is on file.
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We've had an absolutely wonderful December 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 December Volunteers
Kristy Baker
Mary Lee Bliek
Jean Buchanan
Gail Eichelberger
Bob English
Sharron Francis
Pandy English |
Richard Hitt
Margaret Howell
Margie Hunter
Susan Leathers
Denis Lovell
Polly Rooker
Margaret Smith |
Thank You December Donors
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Currie & Jane Andrews
Lin and Bill Andrews
Mr. L.H. Armistead, III
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Arrants
Belk Charity Days
Margaret & Todd Bender
Brentwood Women's Club
Jon & Becky Calvin
James & Margaret Cameron
Dewitt S. & Mary Crovo Clark
David & Patty Coats
Cumberland Trust & Investment Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Edenton
Ms. Gail Eichelberger
John & Janet Exton
Jessica Farr
Dr. Sharron Francis
Catherine & William Gain
Pete and Jan Giordano
Ellen & Tom Goodner
Tom & Carol Ann Graham
Barbara & Gehrig Harris
Craig Anne & Scott Heflinger
Mimi & John Heldman
Mr. Richard Hitt
Matthew & Llew Ann King
Ms. Amy MacKenzie
Ms. Maureen Mahoney
Barbara J. Mapp Foundation
Brenda & Charles Martin
Molly & Calvin Miller
Dick & Kathy Minton
Jean & Russ Oldfield
John & Lori Ray
Seth & Victoria Robertson
Crea & Alan Sielbeck
Jim & Janet Smith
Dr. Margaret Smith
Ms. Helen P. Stewart
Vernon S. Taylor
Waller, Lansden, Dotsch & Davis, LLP
Shawn & Dee Wolfe
Michael & Kitty Young
Linda Ramsey
Charles & Barbara Smith
Jim & Jean Turbeville
Steve Benneyworth Fund for the Arts
David A. Benneyworth
Lisa Jennings -
In Honor of Anton Weiss
Virginia McCoy
Thank you Grantors
The AWC Family Foundation
T & T Family Foundation
Thank you Sponsors
HCA/Tri Star Health
Play It Again Sports
R.B. Construction Company -
In Honor of Mary Ann Sugg
In Honor of Andrew and Mariann McCoy
Virginia McCoy
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In Honor of Margaret Cameron
Charlie and Connally Penley
In Honor of Norm Miede Carol and Charley Hankla
In Honor of Scott, Elaine, Quinn & Ty
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Baker
In Honor of Mr. Lee Adams and his dedication to the patients, physicians and employees of HCA Jay and Lisa Levy
In Honor of HCA IT&S Field Operations Leadership Jay and Lisa Levy
In Honor of Bob & Pandy English
Cindi Smith-Walters & David Walters
In Honor of Mary Ann Sugg
Patricia Maffei
Dr. Mary L. Michal
In Honor of Bill and Margaret Howell Alix Weiss-Sharp
In Memory of Barbara Coleman
Dan B. Coleman
In Memory of Ralph Carlson
Norm and Debby Miede
In Memory of Lazy Beignet Bruce Hafford
In Memory of Sandra Stratton's Mother Ms. Linda Johnson
In Memory of Sarah Sharp Taylor Joe and Margaret Peel
Joe Diehl Memorial Fund Ellen Dillon
John Noel
In Memory of Alex Steele John & Caroline Brewer
Hank and Mary Brockman
Lori D. Canale
In Honor of Dr. Mary L. Michal and In Memory of John Sugg
Mary Ann Sugg
In Memory of Johnny Howell and In Honor of the staff at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
George and Nancy Garden
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Connecting Children With Nature
We want to thank the
AWC Family Foundation for their generous support of the Connecting Children with Nature programs at Owl's Hill. Their funds will enable us to provide free environmental education programs to over 2,000 students.
Matching Grant Two-Day Challenge to benefit Connecting Children with Nature Programs
Matching Partner: Barbara J. Mapp Foundation
Challenge Donors
Kirby & Carolyn Baker
Doug & Debbie Cate
Jason & Carrie Haslam
Bill & Margaret Howell
Susan & Larry Leathers
Denis & Anne Lovell
Miranda Lynn
Mary M. Marble
Elizabeth A. Martin
Warner & Amy McNeilly
Mark & Janis McNeely
Nashville Natives
Anne Paine
Ginger E. Riser
Roger & Martha Shirley
Ed & Suzanne Silva
Elizabeth Stone Gerding
Laura M. Ward
Connie & Rick Weisner
Ms. Cynthia Whitt
Karen Wieckert
Douglas & Betty Wise
In Honor of Sara Holcomb
David and Elizabeth Lemke
In Honor of Carolyn Baker
Scott, Elaine, Quinn & Ty
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Welcome to those joining
The Great Horned Owl Society
in December
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The AWC Family Foundation
Barbara J. Mapp Foundation
Brentwood Women's Club
John & Caroline Brewer
Hank & Mary Brockman
James & Margaret Cameron
Michael & Linda Doochin
Dr. Sharron Francis
George & Nancy Garden
Tom & Carol Ann Graham
Jason & Carrie Haslam
Mimi & John Heldman
Matthew & Llew Ann King
Norm & Debby Miede
Charlie & Connally Penley
Play It Again Sports
John & Lori Ray
R.B. Construction Company
Crea & Alan Sielbeck
Jim & Jean Turbeville
Waller, Landsden, Dortch & Davis, LLP
Ricky & Connie Weisner |
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