August 2019
WANTED: Leaf Sample Citizen Scientists
Looking for some volunteer hours while contributing to an active university research project? 

A PhD student at Boston University in the Department of Biology is looking for citizen scientists throughout the United States to collect red maple ( Acer rubrum ) leaves from a tree in their local areas. . .once when the leaves are green and again at leaf fall.  Click here  for more information about the project and to sign up. 
Mission Moment: A Year in Review
From school field trips to eagle scout projects to dozens of public program days, everyday at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary is spent Celebrating the Wild . As we near the end of another fiscal year, here's a brief overview of what's happened at Owl's Hill since October 2018 because of your support through donations, volunteering and participating in our many programs...take a look!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
National S'mores Guided Hike Day
Saturday, August 10, 2019
10am
Summer Night Hike
Thursday, August 15
7:30pm
NABA Butterfly Count
Monday, September 9, 2019
10am - 4pm ($3 cash on the day)

Batty for Bats
Saturday, September 14, 2019
10am - 12pm
Tennessee Naturalist Program
2019-2020
Tennessee Naturalist Program registration is OPEN!

The Tennessee Naturalist Program (TNP) is a 10-month training course designed to introduce the natural history of Tennessee to interested adults .

Session A: Thursdays (7 openings)
Session B: Saturdays (3 openings)

To learn more and to register:
Summer in the Meadow
Movie in the Meadow - NEW Summer 2019
Saturday, August 17th 7pm.
If you are interested in sponsoring this family friendly evening, email us here for more information.

"He's stupendous! He's colossal! He's DUMBO!!!!" So pack chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl's Hill for an evening of fun, friends and a new classic movie for all ages. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot or reserve one of our picnic tables.


In Memorium
Jim Primus (1942-2019)
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary lost a dear friend this year.
 
Jim received his PhD from Tulane University and had a long storied career in biomedical research. Following retirement, Jim pursued numerous interests with the same scientific methods and attention to detail that characterized his professional career. An avid beekeeper and gifted teacher, over the years Jim mentored the staff at Owl’s Hill in tending one of his display hives we frequently used with school children and teachers.
 
Jim was also passionate about land conservation, wildlife management and falconry. Jim, his wife Jean and his beloved birds of prey starred in our annual “Sky Hunters” program. 

All of us at Owl’s Hill count our blessings for having crossed paths with Jim. We will miss his bee keeping lessons, quick wit, passion for nature and broad, infectious smile.
NATURE MATTERS TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
JULY 2019
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Drs. Brenda J. Butka and J. Thomas John
Pam Esberger
Catherine and Scott Gain
Carol Ann and Tom Graham
Karen Cromer Isaac Fund
Beverly Keel
Susan and Larry Leathers
Cynthia M. Leu
Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund
Pazetta Mallette
James Nance
Victoria and Seth Robertson
Barbara and Charles Smith
Kitty and Michael Young
Owl’s Hill relies on private gifts from individuals, foundations and businesses to annually carry out our mission to protect the 2,000+ species that call the 300-acre Sanctuary home and to keep us operating as a thriving environmental education destination. Our sincere gratitude to all those who generously gave gifts in July.

If nature matters to you too, please consider making a gift today . Every gift — large or small — directly impacts the land, the wildlife and the ecology of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. 
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