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Wild About Creepy Critters

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 19:36:02 GMT

Saturday, September 19, 2026
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!)

Underwriting support provided in part by:

Note: To protect the wildlife, we do not permit pets on the Sanctuary grounds.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds for programs you cannot attend, however you may transfer your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member by calling us in advance of the program date.
CANCELLATION: Programs are rain or shine. We will, however, cancel a program if Williamson County is under a severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service. Participants will be notified of cancellations by email. If a program is cancelled, you will receive a credit toward Day Passes valid for 30 days.

FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY:

Please stay home if you are not feeling well, or if you have recently been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness.
Our outdoor portable toilets each have hand sanitizers inside.
Please bring extra water. We do not have a communal water fountain.
Insect repellant and sunscreen are recommended.

Family Firefly Hikes

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:39:04 GMT

The July 17 program has been rescheduled to July 24 due to severe weather.

If you have tickets to this program, please check your email for information about the new date.

2026 Family Firefly Hikes

June 12 & 19

July 10 & 17

Last Hike of the Season: July 24

All Hikes: 7 - 8:30 pm

All hikes are sold out. Please fill out our waitlist form if you would like to be notified if ticket become available.

$15 Adult ticket (ages 13+)

$12 Child ticket (12 and under)

Suitable for Ages 4+

Children 2 and under FREE.

No strollers or wagons. Children must either walk or be carried.

Gate opens 30 minutes before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries.

Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. Please carry out your trash - we do not have trash cans available.

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 with one short hill. 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.

No flashlights, please!

Note: To protect the wildlife, we do not permit pets on the Sanctuary grounds.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds for programs you cannot attend, however you may transfer your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member by calling us prior to the program date.
CANCELLATION: Programs are rain or shine. We will, however, cancel a program if Williamson County is under a severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service. Participants will be notified of cancellations by email. If a program is cancelled, you will receive a credit toward Day Passes, valid for 30 days.

FOR EVERYONE's SAFETY:

Please do not attend if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness.
Our outdoor portable toilets each have hand sanitizers inside.
Please bring a refillable water bottle. We do not have a communal water fountain.
Insect repellant is recommended.

Wild About Fungus

thos@oneelevendigital.com (Thomas Conner) — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:41:22 GMT

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Program Time: 10 am - 12 pm

Cost: $40

Includes:
- Up to 2 people per registration
- One (1) mushroom cultivation kit
- Guided hike

Pre-registration is required.

Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation for edible oyster mushrooms, and a bit about the biology and ecology of fungus. Participants will learn how to get started growing mushrooms at home and will assemble an easy to care for oyster grow kit to take home. The program concludes with a short mushroom identification and appreciation hike.

This program is designed with adults and teens in mind. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Note: To protect the wildlife, we do not permit pets on the Sanctuary grounds.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds for programs you cannot attend, however you may transfer your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member by calling us in advance of the program date.
CANCELLATION: Programs are rain or shine. We will, however, cancel a program if Williamson County is under a severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service. Participants will be notified of cancellations by email. If a program is cancelled, you will receive a credit toward Day Passes, valid for 30 days.

FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY:

Please DO NOT attend if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness.
Our outdoor portable toilets each have hand sanitizers inside.
Please bring refillable water bottles. We do not have a communal water fountain.
Insect repellant and sunscreen is recommended (depending on the season).

Knee-High Naturalist

thos@oneelevendigital.com (Thomas Conner) — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:57:57 GMT

Kids Ages 3 to 5 and Parents

Wednesdays
10 am - 11:30 am
Spring: $54 / 6-week series (Adult + Child)
Individual Classes (pre-registered): $10 / Adult + Child; $9 each additional Attendee
No Walk-up Registration

Spring: March 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesdays
10 am - 11:30 am
Spring: $54 / 6-week series (Adult + Child)
Individual Classes (pre-registered): $10 / Adult + Child; $9 each additional Attendee
No Walk-up Registration

Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl's Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds on programs. If you cannot attend, however, you may receive credit for your purchase amount toward a different program within 90 days.
CANCELLATION: Classes are rain or shine. We will, however, cancel class if Williamson County is under a severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service. Participants will be notified of cancellations by email. If a class is cancelled, you will receive a credit toward a future class.

FOR STUDENT, INSTRUCTOR AND STAFF SAFETY:

Please DON'T sign-up if you’re sick, do not feel well or were recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Please DO practice social distancing while on-site. Maintain at least six feet of separation between you and others.
Restrooms. The Visitor Center is currently closed to the public. Our outdoor portable toilets each have hand sanitizers inside and we've added an outside hand washing station.
Face Covering. All visitors (ages 12+) must bring and wear a face covering when unable to maintain social distancing around others outside their household.
Please bring extra water. We will not have a communal water cooler.
Insect repellant and sunscreen is recommended.

Full Moon Hikes

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:51:42 GMT

2026 Full Moon Hikes

Strawberry Moon: June 26

Buck Moon: July 31

Sturgeon Moon: August 28

All Hikes: 7:30 - 9 pm

All hikes are sold out. Please fill out our waitlist form if you would like to be notified if tickets become available.

$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.

Note: To protect the wildlife, we do not permit pets on the Sanctuary grounds.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds for programs you cannot attend, however you may transfer your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member by calling us prior to the program date.
CANCELLATION: Programs are rain or shine. We will, however, cancel a program if Williamson County is under a severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service. Participants will be notified of cancellations by email. If a program is cancelled, you will receive a credit toward Day Passes valid for 30 days.

FOR EVERYONE's SAFETY:

Please do not attend if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness.
Our outdoor portable toilets each have hand sanitizers inside.
Please bring extra water. We do not have a communal water fountain.
Insect repellant is recommended.