Happenings

Saturday, September 27, 2025 10 am - 12:30 pm $40/ group of 2 (includes one bat box kit) $30/ individual adult (includes one bat box kit) $10/ additional child (Under 12. Does not include a bat box kit - must be purchased in conjunction with a group or individual registration) Children 2 and under FREE! We're kicking off spooky season with a celebration of all things creepy and crawly! Meet our slithering and skittering wildlife ambassadors and find out why bugs, snakes and bats are important, fascinating, amazing, and maybe not so scary. Learn how to live in harmony with (and even attract) some of our spookiest, coolest wildlife. Nature Conservancy Cave Program Director, Cory Holliday will be onsite for a special presentation on bats. Registration includes a bat box to build and take home. (We'll provide the tools and guide participants through the project. No experience necessary!)

Fall is the best time to plant! Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses and vines. Click here for an inventory list. Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final. Online Pre-Sale: October 14 - 21 Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, October 24 b etween 8 am - 2 pm In-Person Event: Saturday, October 25 10 am - 12:30 pm Proceeds benefit

Fall Lantern Hikes Friday, September 19, 2025 Hike Time: 7 - 9 pm Friday, October 31, 2025 Hike Time 6 - 8 pm Friday, December 5, 2025 Hike Time 6 - 8 pm Cost: $18 / person Ages 12+ only . Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants under the age of 12 will not be admitted to the program and no refunds will be issued. Gate opens 30 minutes before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility - please plan to take your trash with you. Come along on a nighttime adventure! We'll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals including owls, coyotes, crickets and frogs, and share stories about the history of Owl's Hill. This program is for adventurers who are looking for a longer hike than our typical evening programs. The route is 1.5 miles of moderately challenging natural surface trail. Participants can expect moderate uphill and downhill hiking as well as areas of uneven terrain. Once the hike departs, participants are expected to stay with the group for the duration of the hike. Closed-toe shoes suitable for hiking are strongly recommended. For the safety and comfort of all participants, participants are not permitted to carry additional sources of light (headlamps, flashlights, etc.). Lanterns will be provided.

October 11, 18 and 25; November 1, 8 and 15, 2025 all hikes begin 9:30am Cost $15/hiker Fall is upon us! Join our guides for an expert-led hike following the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults and teens. Walks begin promptly at 9:30. Space is limited - purchase tickets in advance to secure your spot. Cameras and binoculars welcome. This is a moderately strenuous hike, open to age 14+ . Minors must be accompanied by an adult.