Homeschool Days at Owl's Hill
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Suitable for Ages 5+
Session I: Feathered Friends 10-11:30 am
Learn about the characteristics, habitats, adaptations and migrations of birds.
Session II: Animals in Winter 1-2:30 pm
Observe cold weather adaptations of native plants and animals and compare cold weather strategies like hibernation and migration.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Suitable for Ages 5+
Session I: Food Webs 10-11:30 am
This program promotes the understanding of predators, the adaptations for catching prey and why predators help maintain the delicate balance of nature.
Session II: Reptile & Amphibian Discovery 1-2:30 pm
Learn the differences between reptiles and amphibians. Meet one of our amphibian ambassadors and hit the trail to look for spring frogs and salamanders!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Open to Ages 10+
Our 10+ program days are designed for older students and cover more advanced material. These programs may also include longer or more challenging hikes.
Session I: Outdoor Survival 10-11:30 am
Learn how to prepare for a trip into the woods. Practice building a survival shelter and go for a hike with a compass as your guide.
Session II: Butterflies 1-2:30 pm
An introduction to the life cycles of butterflies. Learn to identify common butterflies of Middle Tennessee and take an exploratory hike to find caterpillars and their parents.
General Information:
Cost is $10 per person (student or adult) per session. All-ages programs are designed for children ages 5+. Siblings 2 and under are free. Advance registration is required for all participants (students, adults and siblings 3 and over). All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
No walk-ups.
Programs designated for ages 10+ are restricted to older students accompanied by an adult.
Limit 30 participants per session (this includes students, teachers, parents, and siblings).
Programs begin promptly at 10 am and 1:00 pm. Late arrivals may result in reduced programming.
Morning programs may be followed by lunch or a snack in our orchard picnic area at no additional charge. We are a carry-in/carry-out facility. Groups using the orchard picnic area must bring a trash bag to carry out your trash.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary is a protected green space in northwestern Williamson County, Tennessee. Usage is dedicated to a mission of education, conservation, restoration, research, and species protection.
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