2024 Bear Hollow Hootenanny

Ozark Natural Science Center’s mission is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment.

At ONSC, we envision a future where everyone has the opportunity to engage deeply with nature. Through our dedication to education, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration, we aim to empower others to preserve the diverse ecosystems and natural heritage of the Ozarks.

As a non-profit, we rely on donors, grants, events, and fundraisers to keep doing our important work!

The Bear Hollow Hootenanny is ONSC's annual fall event to support science and nature education. We can't wait to see you for a weekend of music, activities, food, and fun on the beautiful, secluded ONSC campus.

THANK YOU to our event sponsors: Arkansas Forestry Education Foundation, Black Apple Cider, Boles-Collins Family, Crossland Construction, Elle & Ivy Interiors, Jim & I Gourmet Foods, LLC and Michael Henry, Ozark Beer Co, Pepsi Co, Pratt & Whitney, Scott’s Plumbing, and SubieGurus!

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Dates: Saturday, October 19 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

Location: Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740

Live Music: Front Porch, The Matchsellers, Still on the Hill, Dominic B Roy, and The Damn Neighbors

Lodging: Optional overnight accommodations are available. Stay in a private room in one of ONSC's lodges or at a campsite (tickets below). Rooms include single bed, 2 bunk beds, or 3 bunk beds. Purchase a room for between 1 and 6 guests. See descriptions and pictures of our facilities here: www.onsc.us/facilities

Meals: All meals are included in the ticket prices. ONSC is pleased to accommodate food allergies and dietary preferences.

Beverages: Drinks are complementary and have been donated by Black Apple Cider, Ozark Beer Co, and Pepsi Co

Tickets: 

• $100 Full Weekend Pass

• $75 Saturday Full Day Pass

• $50 Saturday Evening Pass

• $35 Youth Pass - Ages 12-18

• Kids 12 and under are free, but please register by ordering a free ticket below

• Volunteer tickets include a free weekend pass in exchange for a 4-hour volunteer shift. Volunteers must be 13 years or older, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Shuttle: Optional shuttle from Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers on Friday and Saturday (locations TBD). Shuttle will only run if we reach our minimum ticket sales.

Schedule:

Friday, October 18, 2024

Optional overnight lodging

Saturday, October 19, 2024

9 - 11:30am - Check-in, camp setup, self-guided educational activities

12pm - 12:45pm - Lunch

1 - 1:30pm - Hike to Bluff Shelter

1:30 - 2:30pm - Music: Still on the Hill (Bluff Shelter Stage)

2:30 - 3pm - Hike back to main campus

3:30 - 5:00pm - Music: Dominic B Roy (Tyson Stage)

5 - 6pm - Dinner

6 - 7:15pm - Music: The Matchsellers

7:45 - 9pm - Music: Front Porch

9pm onward - Campfire jam (bring your instruments!); astronomy activities in the field

Optional overnight lodging

Sunday, October 20, 2024

7 - 9am - Breakfast

8 - 9am - Yoga on the Deck

9:15 - 9:30am - Hike to Rookard House

9:30 - 10:30am - Music: The Damn Neighbors (Rookard House Porch Stage)

10:30 - 10:45am - Hike back to main campus

11am - Check-out, departure

Silent Auction: Big thanks to the following companies and individuals who have donated silent auction items!

Arkansas Naturals

Blanchard Reel Pottery

Boulder and Brews

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Float Eureka

George Dombek Studio & Gallery

Goat Island Guide Service

Habitat for Humanity Restore

Jammin Java

Local Lime

McCarty Jewelers

Morris Crown Jewelers

Rick's Bakery

Roddy Knives

The Lichen's Lore

The Nature Conservancy

About Ozark Natural Science Center: ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

Ticket Refund Policy

• Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.

• Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be issued

• No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.

• Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing, and refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days.