2008 Family Programs 2009

These programs are open to families, groups, and individuals. Age suitablilty  and group size limitations vary by program.  Unless otherwise stated, children under two are free.  All programs are filled on a first come, first served basis determined by date of payment.  All require non-refundable pre-paid reservations.   Credit card payment can be completed on-line or by phone.  Checks should be mailed to:

Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
545 Beech Creek Road
Brentwood TN 37069

Payment by cash can be made at the Visitor Center during working hours, 9-4, Monday-Friday.

For adult workshops and species monitoring programs, CLICK HERE.  For additional information, e-mail us or phone 615-370-4672. 

REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM

OWLING, HOWLING AND PROWLING
December 2, 5-7:30 pm
$20/person, nine years old and older

As the autumn sun sets behind the hills, a deep haunting call floats down from the top of the ridge….Hoo - hoo hoo hooo hooo. Slightly higher, but just as haunting, comes the response    Hoo - hoo hoo, hooo hooo. It is the mating season for Great Horned Owls. A few fortunate visitors, enjoying an al fresco dinner in the Owl’s Hill Pavilion, witness this ancient ritual. Later, they will learn about other Tennessee owls, follow guides along the woodland trails and stop to call Barred and Screech owls. Perhaps these owls will answer with laughs and trills, or, even better, fly in silently to see who has invaded their territory. To be one of these fortunate visitors, register now for an Owl Prowl.  You must be at least nine years old to attend.

Groundhog Day

Saturday, January 31, 10 am - Noon 

Cost: $7/person

How many North American animals have a holiday all to themselves?  Only the humble Groundhog, weather prognosticator extraordinaire!  Celebrate this child friendly holiday at Owl’s Hill and meet our new local Groundhog, Owl’s Hill Will.  This will be Will's very first Groundhog Day, but he still plans to issue an official forecast and accept winter dandelions in return.  There will be a burrow search to find Will's relatives, stories in the Owl’s Hill People Burrow and Groundhog games and crafts. Come and welcome Will at this perfect family event, full of fresh air and fun.  Prepaid reservations required.

Visitors will learn to identify native trees, study tree rings, find out how fire affects the forest, discover how wood from different trees is used, learn how to plant a tree then enjoy a hotdog dinner in the lovely Owl’s Hill Gathering Pavilion.   Prepaid reservations by February 25, 2009.  Cost:  $10/child, $5/adult.  Arrival by 4:30 allows time to enjoy all activities and dinner.  Children receive a sapling to plant at home.

Earth Day Celebration, Friday April 17, 2009; 3:30 pm

Discover common household items for green-cleaning, make a terrarium, “tour” a hybrid car, participate in a Can Stomp and a Recycling Race, learn Earth Day songs, view examples of items made from recycled materials, paint an Earth Day banner then enjoy a hotdog dinner in the lovely Owl’s Hill Gathering Pavilion.  Designed for first through fourth grade. Cost: $10/child; $5/adult.  Pre-paid reservations by April 1, 2009