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Charles Brindley Summer Drawing Course

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

June 4-July 23, 2013

Acclaimed artist Charles Brindley is returning to Owl's Hill for an eight week summer drawing course. Brindley, who has captured the ageless beauty of some of Owl's Hill's largest and oldest trees, has designed these classes for all skill levels - from beginner to experienced artist. This course is for adults only and preregistration is...

Summer Nights at the Hill

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

June 6, 2013

Can you tell a Katydid call from a Cicada's?  The croak of a Bullfrog from that of a Green Frog?  Have you ever called owls or listened to birds going to bed?  Through in a little "naked-eye" astronomy, and you have an Owl's Hill Summer Night. 

Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening learning...

Music in the Meadow: Musical Theater in the Meadow

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

June 22, 2013

Pack a summer picnic dinner, gather friends and family, and head to Owl's Hill for an evening of fun, food, friends and music.  Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot and meet the Owl's Hill non-releasable  live owls.  Enjoy dinner then sit back and relax to the sweet sounds of Nashville talent.

The first...

Eating from the Woods: Summer

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

July 6, 2013

Pandy English, interpretive naturalist, environmental educator, wildlife biologist and teacher will lead this wild edibles program. You won’t be Euell Gibbons by the end of the class, but you will get a good taste of the wild plants that can be cooked, eaten, drunk and even used for medicinal purposes. Nature's summer...

Summer Nights at the Hill

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

July 23, 2013

Can you tell a Katydid call from a Cicada's?  The croak of a Bullfrog from that of a Green Frog?  Have you ever called owls or listened to birds going to bed?  Through in a little "naked-eye" astronomy, and you have an Owl's Hill Summer Night. 

Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening learning...

Knee High Naturalist: Pond Pals

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

May 6-May 7, 2013

Spend the morning learning about the lives of frogs, insects, and other animals that live in and around the ponds at Owl's Hill. We will look and listen for these critters and even have the chance to venture into the pond to catch and identify some of the inhabitants. Wear clothing that can get wet and muddy. Appropriate for ages 3-5.

Wine Tasting

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

May 5, 2013

Join us for a spring evening of wine tasting featuring organic French wines from The Bottle Shop with Lisa Quillman Coviello. Reservations are required, and this event is open to adults only.

Fairyland and StoryWalk® Spring Opening

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

April 21, 2013

Our Fairyland Grand Opening was such a success that we can't wait to fill the woods with fairy magic again! Bring your whole family to enjoy building homes made out of only natural materials for our elusive forest friends. This unique nature play allows creativity and imaginations to thrive! Celebrate spring by strolling along the triple...

Basket Weaving: Harvest Basket

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

April 20, 2013

Create the perfect basket to fill with your favorite fruits and vegetables! Each basket class at Owl's Hill adds new, more advanced skills so weavers will feel more comfortable if they have taken our introductory classes. This practical basket measures 13" W x 6" H and has a 10" wooden base. Adults only. Advance registration...

Children's Drawing Workshop

Presented by Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

April 20, 2013

Most children love to draw, and as they mature,  they want their drawings to mature as well.  "However," artist and instructor Melanie Jackson says, "unless they are taught to see differently, they will continue to draw from their childhood images and be disappointed."  The drawing activities in the class...