Save the Date! October 18-19, 2025
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!
Live Music: 2025 Bands To Be Determined
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 (alcohol and non-alcohol)
Tentative Schedule:
Friday
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Optional overnight lodging
Saturday
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9 - 11:30am - Check-in, camp setup, self-guided educational activities
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12pm - 12:45pm - Lunch
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1 - 1:30pm - Hike to Bluff Shelter
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1:30 - 2:30pm - Music (Bluff Shelter)
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2:30 - 3pm - Hike back to main campus
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3:30 - 5:00pm - Music (Tyson Stage)
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5 - 6pm - Dinner
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6 - 7:15pm - Music (Tyson Stage)
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7:45 - 9pm - Music (Tyson Stage)
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9pm onward - Campfire jam (bring your instruments!); astronomy activities in the field
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Optional overnight lodging
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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7 - 9am - Breakfast
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8 - 9am - Yoga on the Deck
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9:15 - 9:30am - Hike to Rookard House
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9:30 - 10:30am - Music (Rookard House Porch Stage)
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10:30 - 10:45am - Hike back to main campus
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11am - Check-out, departure
Silent Auction: Items To Be Determined