Customized Nature Programs

Owl Program

What more appropriate program for Owl’s Hill than an introduction to owls?

• Meet the resident non-releasable owls and enjoy a presentation featuring their amazing qualities and highlighting their place in the Middle Tennessee ecosystem. 
• Discover tips for spotting these feathered predators in the wild and keys to identifying their eerie calls.
• Take a short hike through owl territory with a discussion of our hacking and release program.
• Offered weekdays throughout the year. $7/person, minimum of $50.00

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Backyard Bird Program

This is a wonderful program for all who like to feed birds.

• Learn about local birds and how to attract them to your garden, no matter the size. 
• View a slide show of Tennessee birds, focused on identification.
• Take a short birding hike through the Sanctuary's varied habitats.
• Offered weekdays throughout the year.  $7/person, minimum of $50.00

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Bluebird Program

Putting up a Bluebird box is an act of hope and when that first pair appears, hope quickly transforms to hooked!  Will there be a nest?  Eggs?  The anticipation is hard to describe. 

• Enjoy a narrated slide show teaching about these lovely birds.
• Learn how to make your own yard desirable Bluebird habitat.
• Discuss plantings, box styles, maintenance and other features that attract native cavity nesting birds.
• Take a short hike on a Bluebird trail, featuring several styles of nestbox. 
• Offered weekdays January through May.  $7/person, minimum of $50.00

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Butterfly Program

These flying jewels are a welcome addition to any yard or garden.

• Discover the simple steps to attract butterflies to your garden.
• Find out which native plantings are appropriate as host and nectar plants.
• Learn about the butterfly life cycle and how to identify common local caterpillars
• Take a butterfly walk, identifying common Middle Tennessee butterflies.
• Offered weekdays April through September.  $7/person, minimum of $50.00

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Wildflower and Foliage Hikes

Throughout the Spring Wildflower season and the Autumn Foliage season, adult groups may schedule guided hikes up the scenic South Ridge or Haircut Hill. 

• Hikes last 1½ to 2 hours.
• Trails include some sections considered strenuous.
• Offered weekdays March/April (Wildflowers) and October/November (Foliage)  $7/person, minimum of $50.00

Schedule A Private Tour

Cost: $7/person
Minimum $50.00, Monday-Friday; $75.00 on Saturdays.
Available on a limited basis; call early to schedule.

Schedule a private guided tour of Owl’s Hill, tailored to the age and interests of your group.

• All tours include an introduction to our owls.
• Available on a limited basis.
• Saturday tours very limited.
• No tours on Sundays.
• Reservations by phone (615-370-4672) or e-mail only.