What it does
Mission/work: to provide a protected sanctuary for native wildlife and their habitats while connecting people with nature in ways that inspire exploration and lifelong environmental conservation.
Camp programsspring break camp and summer camps (11 weeks of programming) provide opportunities for 216 children age 5-12 to develop new friendships, explore nature, learn about the flora and fauna of owl's hill, develop social and emotional skills, and engage in screen-free activities for body and mind. The children collectively spent 6,500+ hours outdoors, connecting with the natural world and each other. Ohns educators and guest experts presented 300+ hours of environmental programming while day campers explored the open space at owl's hill. Weekly activities included hiking, live animal presentations, crafts, free play, unstructured learning, and habitat exploration.
Public programs: total visitation 10,6412,743 people of all ages took part in educator-led programs2,985 visitors hiked and explored owl's hill on their own4,126 children engaged in outdoor learning such as our knee high naturalists, scout programs, camps and more344 volunteers provided more than 4,000 hours to property projects, invasive species removal, trail upkeep, and program support30 adults completed the 10-month tennessee naturalist program
School programsowl's hill educators ignited curiosity for nature and the environment for 4,126 tennessee schoolchildren through nature-based school programming hosted at owl's hill on property and through school outreach visits. For the sixth year, owl's hill was selected as a metro nashville public schools steam partner reaching 1,386 4th grade students and 138 teachers at 22 schools. Students learn about nature using biofacts, journaling, and a guided hike.