Why Sponsor Our Observatory Programs?
Sponsoring programs at the Heide Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow connects your organization with curiosity, discovery, and meaningful community impact. Your support helps provide hands-on astronomy and STEM education, create unforgettable experiences under the night sky, and make science accessible to families, students, and lifelong learners. In return, sponsors gain authentic visibility while aligning their brand with education, environmental stewardship, and inspiring moments that leave a lasting impression on the community.
All donations are tax deductible, be sure to fill out your mailing address in the form to receive a donation receipt.
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Space Camp - Moon Sponsor
Support the next generation of explorers! 500 helps outfitting all campers with learning materials and t-shirts (logo on t-shirt and promos, two Tickets to Gala Under the Stars)
Space Camp - Galaxy Sponsor
Support the next generation of explorers! 2000 sends multiple students to camp via a scholarship! (largest logo on t-shirt and promos + banners, 8 tickets (one table) to Gala Under the Stars), Only ONE Galaxy Sponsor available.
Small Eyes Under the Skies Sponsorship
Top-tier exposure on all event promotions & marketing and Two tickets for Gala Under the Stars. Align your brand with family learning and discovery by sponsoring Small Eyes Under the Skies at The Heide Observatory. This engaging, family-friendly experience invites participants to walk through a scaled model of our solar system across the meadow, bringing the vastness of space down to an interactive, hands-on adventure for all ages.The evening concludes with an inspiring telescope viewing session, where guests observe planets, star clusters, and other celestial wonders up close. Sponsorship supports STEM education, sparks curiosity in young explorers, and connects your organization to meaningful experiences that inspire the next generation of scientists, thinkers, and stargazers.
Wednesdays Under the Stars Sponsor
Top-tier exposure on all event promotions & marketing and two tickets to the Gala under the Stars.-Position your brand at the center of an unforgettable night sky experience with Wednesday Under the Stars at The Heide Observatory. This signature event offers guests a rare opportunity to relax in zero-gravity chairs, beverage in hand, while expert astronomy guides lead a laser-assisted journey through stars, planets, and distant galaxies—creating a sense of wonder that leaves a lasting impression.As a sponsor, you align with curiosity, discovery, and meaningful community experiences rooted in science and nature. Your support helps make this one-of-a-kind evening possible while connecting your brand to an engaged audience who values education, tranquility, and memorable moments beneath the stars.
Through The Lens Sponsor
Top-tier exposure on all event promotions & marketing for Through the Lens. Two tickets for Gala Under the Stars.- Guests experience the awe and wonder of the cosmos at Showcase your brand alongside discovery and inspiration by sponsoring Through the Lens at The Heide Observatory. This immersive stargazing experience invites guests inside the observatory dome to explore distant planets, binary stars, and galaxies through our powerful 17-inch telescope—creating moments of awe that are both rare and unforgettable.While guests await their turn at the telescope, expert astronomy staff lead an engaging outdoor sky tour, connecting what’s seen through the lens to the vast night sky overhead. Sponsorship positions your organization as a champion of science, education, and meaningful community experiences, while supporting a program that sparks curiosity and wonder long after the evening ends.
Hawthorn Hollow was founded out of a deep love for the land. For more than 50 years, this nature sanctuary and arboretum have connected people to nature through environmental education. Visitors are invited to explore a 12-acre arboretum, wooded trails in the Pike River Valley, prairies, gardens, and historic buildings that reflect Somers’ past.
Hawthorn Hollow is owned and operated by the Hyslop Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1964.
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