Happenings

June 14 & 21 and July 12, 2024 7 - 8:30 pm $25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child Age 4+ Gate opens 1 hour 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. This evening program is designed to introduce young explorers to the wonders of the natural world after dark. Find out what makes owls such good hunters, why a firefly lights up, and how your vision changes in the dark. Meet our owl ambassadors, listen for night sounds, and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures as we go on a kid-friendly hike through the meadow and orchard. This program includes an easy hike over mostly flat ground. Our trails are natural surface and hikers can expect a few spots with uneven terrain. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Insect repellent is strongly recommended. This program is designed for participants ages 4 and up.

Get your garden ready for spring! Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Click here for an inventory list. Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final. Online Pre-Sale: May 7 - 14 (sale closes at Noon) Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, May 17 b etween 8 am - 2 pm In-Person Event: Saturday, May 18 10 am - 12:30 pm Proceeds benefit Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary and WildOnes - Middle Tennessee Chapter

Kids Ages 3 to 5 and Parents

Strawberry Moon: June 7 Buck Moon: July 19 Sturgeon Moon: August 2 All Hikes: 7:30 - 9 pm $15/person Age 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult) Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at 7:30. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility. Join us as we explore Owl's Hill at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night. We'll listen for owls, coyotes, and night-singing insects. As the stars come out, we'll look for constellations, planets, and even meteors. Meet our non-releasable owl ambassadors and learn about the adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive. Find out what we can expect to see in the sky that night. After that, we'll head out on the trail to look and listen for the wonders of the night. No flashlights, please! Owl Prowl programs include an easy one-mile hike with some gentle uphill and downhill hiking. Our trails are natural surface, and hikers can expect a few spots with uneven terrain. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Insect repellent is strongly recommended.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 Event Check In: 9 am - 12 pm Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free