Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

03/22/2026

Tickets are going fast for our Spring Lantern Hikes. We'll head out on a guided hike through the woods and explore by lantern light as we listen for nocturnal creatures like frogs, owls, and night-singing insects while we learn about the history of Owl's Hill.

Friday, March 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Friday, April 10 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, May 1 | 8 - 10 pm

Learn more and get tickets: owlshill.org/lantern_hike

Ages 12+. Lanterns will be provided. Approximate hike distance is 1.5 miles along natural surface trails.

Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility - please plan to take your trash with you.

03/19/2026

Calling all hawk watchers, owl enthusiasts and falcon fanatics! Our Wild About Raptors program will give you an up close look at these masters of the sky and a chance to learn about their unique lives and adaptations.

Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 12 pm

Find out more and get tickets online: owlshill.org/wild-about-raptors

Photo Credits: Barred Owl by S. Kirby, American Kestrel and Red-Tailed Hawk with handler by C. Anderson.

Are you a hawk watcher? An owl enthusiast? A falcon fanatic? Discover the unique adaptations that make birds of prey masters of the sky and the roles they play in our environment. This program will include an educational program and hands on activities to explore the lives of these fascinating anima...

03/18/2026

UPDATE: Problem is fixed and we are back open!

Due to a blown transformer and electric line blocking our driveway, we are closed today, Wednesday, March 18th. Thanks for understanding and we hope to see you soon!

03/17/2026

There are still spots available for next week's Homeschool Day! Spend the morning learning about the adaptations that help birds survive at our Feathered Friends program and explore the outdoors using your senses in the afternoon with our Discover Nature adventure.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required
Get tickets online: owlshill.org/homeschool-programs
Homeschool programs are suitable for ages 5+

Program Schedule:

Tuesday, March 24
Feathered Friends | 10 - 11:30 am
Discover Nature | 1 - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21
Butterflies | 10 - 11:30 am
Wildflowers | 1 - 2:30 pm

03/12/2026

Our trails are officially open! Thanks to the work of some dedicated volunteers and Jarvis Tree Experts, our trails are open just in time for you to come out and enjoy a hike at Owl's Hill!

🌱 Get your day pass ($5 per person) online the day you plan to visit. owlshill.org/visit
🌸 Check in at the Visitor's Center when you arrive.
🍄 Please leave pets at home, take your trash with you when you leave, and stay on the trails. Help us take good care of our fragile habitats!
☀ Don't forget to wear insect repellent and sunscreen!
🌳 Owl's Hill is open to Day Pass visitors 8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Saturday.
🌻 Want to see what events and programs we have coming up? owlshill.org/events

Photo credit: Tree Swallow nest courtesy S. Lanier, Redbud flowers & American toad courtesy OHNS archive

03/07/2026

The first spring wildflowers will be popping up any day, and that means another season of Wildflower Hikes. Come on an expert-led hike and see the forest floor in bloom!

Every Saturday March 14 - April 18
Hikes leave promptly at 9:30 am.

Space is limited - get tickets online: owlshill.org/wildflower-hikes

Photo credit clockwise from top: Blue-eyed Mary and dwarf larkspur OHNS archive, Carolina spring beauty by R. English.

April 4, 11, 189:30am-11:30am                                                                                   

03/05/2026

Are you ready for a nighttime adventure? Lantern Hikes are back just in time to hear the sounds of spring! We'll head out on a guided hike through the woods and explore by lantern light as we listen for nocturnal creatures like frogs, owls, and night-singing insects while we learn about the history of Owl's Hill.

Friday, March 27 | 7 - 9 pm
Friday, April 10 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, May 1 | 8 - 10 pm
Learn more and get tickets: owlshill.org/lantern_hike

Ages 12+. Lanterns will be provided. Approximate hike distance is 1.5 miles along natural surface trails.

Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility - please plan to take your trash with you.

02/20/2026

Our Spring Knee-High Naturalist series starts March 25! Is your nature kid ready to head out in search of bugs, tadpoles, fossils and more? Guided by an Owl's Hill Nature Educator, preschoolers meet animal ambassadors, make nature-themed crafts and explore the trails.

This six-week program is open to children 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Meets Wednesdays from 10 - 11:30 am March 25 - April 29

Find out more & register: owlshill.org/knee-high-naturalist

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. 

02/18/2026

Our first Homeschool Day of the season is less than a week away! Our morning program is SOLD OUT, but there are still plenty of spots in our afternoon Animals in Winter program. Join us for more fun and exploration as we learn about the adaptations that help animals survive the winter and go in search of animal signs.

Other spring programs include Feathered Friends, Butterflies, and Wildflowers. Come join us!

Space is limited and pre-registration is required
Get tickets online: owlshill.org/homeschool-programs
Homeschool programs are suitable for ages 5+

Program Schedule:
Tuesday, February 24
Predators | 10 - 11:30 am SOLD OUT
Animals in Winter | 1 - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, March 24
Feathered Friends | 10 - 11:30 am
Discover Nature | 1 - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21
Butterflies | 10 - 11:30 am
Wildflowers | 1 - 2:30 pm

We've set aside program days specifically for Homeschool families, co-ops and pods to experience hands-on learning at Owl's Hill.

02/05/2026

Wild About Fungus program is back again! Peer into the fascinating world of fungi and find out how fungi makes the world go 'round. Learn how to grow your own edible mushrooms at home, and go for a hike to learn about fungi in our area.

February 21, 9:30 am - 12 pm or 1 - 3:30 pm
The same program will be presented at the morning and afternoon sessions.

Registration includes admission for up to two people, an oyster mushroom grow kit to take home and a guided hike.

Get tickets and find out more: owlshill.org/wild-about-fungus

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 mushroo...

02/03/2026

Owl's Hill will remain closed for Day Passes while we assess the safety of our trails and work to clear downed trees and debris. At this time we do not know how long it will take to make our trails safe for visitors again.

Upcoming public programs including this week's Naturalist Workshop and Wild About Bluebirds, scheduled for February 14, will continue as planned.