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Our Thanksgiving Holiday Camp is coming up quick! We'll celebrate the end of fall and the harvest season with themed crafts, engaging activities, and guided nature explorations out on our trails. Check out our website or click the link to register! ➡️https://bhnp.org/education/school-break-camps/

While Fall Break Camp is underway, Winter Break Camp registration has opened! This December we'll enjoy nature walks, winter wildlife activities, and cozy indoor projects to brighten the chilly days. Use this link to register, or check out our site! It's not too late to register for pumpkin carving this Friday 🎃 Thanksgiving Break Camp 🦃 and Election Day Camp🗳️ are both open as well! LINK ➡️https://bhnp.org/education/school-break-camps/ - - - #bhnpatlanta #naturepreserve #atlantaevents #georgiaparks #wintercamp

We're proud to announce that we will now be offering a single-day Election Camp! Tuesday, November 3rd, voting will occur for the Georgia General Assembly, Federal and Statewide Office, changes to local laws, and numerous other Judicial and Legislative positions. So get out there and vote! You worry about what's on the ballot, we'll take care of getting your kids out of the house and into nature🍂 Check out our website, our use this link to register! ➡️https://bhnp.org/education/school-break-camps/?preview_id=42&preview_nonce=5af823a8f7&_thumbnail_id=453&preview=true - - - #bhnpatlanta #georgiaparks #electiondaycamp #georgiavoter #naturepreserve #bhnp #blueheronnaturepreserve #fall

Love themed camp activities and the arts? Want to spend your break out in nature? Register today for our Fall Break Camp! We're just about three weeks away from a fun-filled adventure outdoors- every day is themed, every camp experience is unique. Campers will enjoy hands-on activities, seasonal crafts, and guided nature explorations perfect for curious young minds. - Early Drop Off and Late Pickup options available! Adjusted pick up and drop off options provide an extra half hour. - Registration can be for individual dates, or all the days. - $110 per day We believe everyone should have equal access to the outdoors- Camp scholarships are available! If cost is a barrier, check out our webpage on scholarships or apply with this form: https://tinyurl.com/4fp3er3w

Fall Break Camp is coming up soon! Register now to have a memorable (and educational) outdoor experience this school break 🍁 PS - Don't forget about our Camp Scholarships! Cost shouldn't be a barrier to experiences every kid deserves to have. Check out our Camp Scholarships page to apply, or to donate and support: https://bhnp.org/camp-scholarships/ Click the link to register and find out more⬇️ https://bhnp.org/education/school-break-camps/

🎉Registration for Fall Break Camp, Election Day Camp, and Thanksgiving Camp is officially open!! Fall is the best time to be outdoors. We'll have some beautiful weather and foliage through October and November 🍁 Explore the preserve, play fun games, and participate in cool activities for each themed camp day! Every Break Camp is a unique, memorable experience; Don't miss out on this years! PS - Don't forget about our Camp Scholarships! Cost shouldn't be a barrier to experiences every kid deserves to have. Check out our Camp Scholarships page to apply, or to donate and support: https://bhnp.org/camp-scholarships/ Click the link to register and find out more⬇️ https://bhnp.org/education/school-break-camps/

And that’s a wrap on Summer Camp 2026! Where’d all the time go? We made some pretty unforgettable memories this year. We made friends, built sand castles, forged alliances in forts, and crafted masterpieces. Most of all, we discovered the beauty and wonder that makes up our natural world. We also discovered a lot of critters. Sooooo many critters. So many. One of our campers broke what we believe is the world record for the amount of snails on one hand (pictured above). We’ll be contacting Guinness Books soon. We’re sad to say goodbye but we’re happy we’ll take the memories with us. Come play with us again in the Fall! Our Fall Break Camps open for registration August 26th, and we have slots for school break, election day, and thanksgiving week! — — — #summercamp #blueheronnaturepreserve #buckhead #bhnp #bhnpatlanta

🌞 June Wrap-up! We exercised our creativity during Week 2, Art in Nature, where we painted garden rocks, made magical wands, and used our native animals as inspiration for paper critter crafts 🎨 During Week 3, Wildlife Investigators, Mr. Nark and his animal ambassadors stopped by to educate and inform our campers all about snakes, turtles, frogs, bugs, and toads! We even got to (gently!) pet a rock iguana 🪲 In the last week of June, Creek Week returned for the Creequel! We waded through Nancy Creeks shallow waters to cool off from the hot sun 🌊 Camp has been amazing so far! We're so excited for the last three themed weeks, and our Survival Skills Program throughout July 🏕️ Here's to another great camp season!

‼️ Attention all nature-loving, adventure seeking kids (and parents who want them outside)‼️ To celebrate another exciting season of Summer Camp, we have a special treat for our newcomers :D All new camper registrations (4-12 yrs) for Week 2 and Week 6 are 25% off when you use code COUP26 at checkout! For our new Little Blue Herons (4-6 yrs), you also get 25% off Week 5. We're officially at the two week countdown till camp begins! Save your spot there while openings are still available. https://bhnp.org/summer-camps/

Interested in crafting art centered around a love for the outdoors? Have a more artistically inclined outdoor kiddo?🖌️ Sign up for Art in Nature today!🌿🎨 It’s a week that blends artistic expression with a focus on being environmentally conscious! ♻️From pinch pots made out of natural clay to sketching wildlife and plants, there’s fun activities for every camper.💚 To wrap it all up, we end the week with a camp wide art exhibition✨🧑‍🎨 Campers get to show off everything they’ve made throughout the week with their peers and parents! ⁠ 📅 Register and learn more at: bhnp.org/summer-camps (🔗Or click the link in our bio)

It's not too late to secure a spot for Spring Break Camp!🖊️ Our campers will discover the wonders of our forests, meadows, and wetlands with hands-on adventures! Together, they get to... 🐸Search for frogs in Nancy Creek 🖌️Get in touch with their creative side 🌲Construct natural forts 🐛Discover something new! We can't wait for the adventures to begin.💚✨ Spring Break Camp | April 6-10 🪴9am - 4pm with no early drop off or late pick up options. 🌸Registration can be for individual dates or the whole week. 🪴Ages 4-8 only 🌸$110 per day Register before remaining spots fill up through the link in our bio!🔗

🔍I spy with my little eye... Otters!! 🦦 The North American River Otter, Lontra canadensis, is one of Georgia’s own semi-aquatic mammals and can be found just about anywhere in North America. While river is in their name, river otters require only an aquatic year-round food source. This source can be found in marshes, swamps, estuaries, and of course rivers. This is a super cool sighting! Thank you for submitting photos of wildlife to Blue Heron, we always love seeing who's on the preserve!

It's Luna Moth season!✨🦋 While not as common as Polyphemus Moths or Sphinx Moths, these beautiful moths can still be spotted around Georgia. Keep your eyes open on the trails at the Preserve, and you just might get the chance to spot one!

Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁🥁… Surprise!! 📸 We are so pleased to announce that Blue Heron is hosting a Gallery with @atlschoolofphoto ! Join us on October 10th at 2pm after our Wildlife Photography Safari for a walk through exhibition of photography from asops students, teachers, and our very own park goers! Speaking of which, we want YOUR photography! We’re excited to invite you to submit your work for a chance to be featured in our exhibit! All ages, all skill levels, all subjects. Featured photographers will receive a complimentary print of their work and have the opportunity to compete in one of our category submissions for a special prize. The deadline is September 19th, don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talent! 🏆 Check out more details on the page on our website, or register for the event using EventBrite Gallery Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-photography-with-asop-tickets-1996725599017 Safari Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-night-on-the-preserve-tickets-1999129658624 Both event tickets are donation based! We’re excited to see everyone there 💙 More details will come out soon! - - #gallery #photography #blueheronnaturepreserve #atlantaevent #exploreatl

Come enjoy the beauty of spring here at Blue Heron Nature Preserve🌿 We're a hidden gem within the perimeter perfect for a few hours of rest and relaxation away from the sights of the city. Come wander the trails and see what critters you can spot along the way🦌💚

🩵From your friends at Blue Heron Nature Preserve💚 This Earth Day, we’re especially grateful for the community that helps sustain the beautiful green space so many native plants and animals call home. We couldn't do this without you.⁠ Your support, which comes in many forms from volunteer efforts to donations, allows us to protect this land, share its beauty with everyone, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.⁠ ⁠ 💚 Support the Preserve today at bhnp.org and be part of caring for nature in the heart of the city🌎

Wow, we’re glad people are as excited about coyotes as we are! The room (and the parking lot) was packed! 🐾 A huge thank you to Chris Mowry from @atlantacoyoteproject, make sure to check them out on their website at https://www.atlantacoyoteproject.org/ We had visitors as young as 6 and as old as 60 come together to learn about the wild world of this underrated, beautiful animal. Visitors stuck around after to ask more questions, to find out how to support our wildlife, and to talk with other guests about all that we learned. Second Saturday Safaris occur monthly at Blue Heron. We meet on the Preserve on Saturday morning and invite an expert to share some of their knowledge with us. Next month’s theme is Trees of the Preserve, with the Atlanta Tree Foundation! - - - #coyotes #secondsaturdaysafaris #blueheronnaturepreserve #bhnp #getoutdoors

We're so excited that the rescheduling of Coyotes of Atlanta is almost here! 🐺 In just a few weeks time we'll learn all the ways these misunderstood canines contribute to our environment with the Dr. Chris Mowry from Atlanta Coyote Society. We can't wait! 📅August 8th 🕐10AM - 12PM 🎟️RSVP on Eventbrite; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coyotes-of-atlanta-tickets-1988412760092?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true - - #nature #bhnpatlanta #bhnp #secondsaturdaysafaris #atlantaevents #naturepreserve #natureforall #georgiaparks #coyote #atlanta #exploreatlanta #natureeducation #buckhead #communityevent

🌊 Creek Week Photo Dump! Summer camps off with a splash, the weather finally let up and we had cool sunny days all week. We had so much fun during Creek Week, we climbed trees and dug in the dirt, waded in the water, and enjoyed everything nature had to offer! Last week, our campers built one of the best forts we've seen so far, all of the counselors are impressed. We're also proud of our junior environmentalists who pulled invasive Asian Clams (Corbicula fluminea) out of our waters and into home aquariums. They'll make great biologists one day! This week is Art in Nature! We're excited to get our painting smocks on 🎨 Just a reminder, our discount code COUP26 and slots for Week 5 are still available! #familyeventsatlanta #getactive #breakcamps #art #bhnpaatlanta #arteventsatlanta #conservation #atlantaarts #summercamp #wildlife #atlantaparks #buckhead #bhnp #natureforall #naturepreserve #bhnpatlanta

Come be among the trees at Blue Heron Nature Preserve🌲💚

What sorts of things can you see when you take a second to stop and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors? Some of our favorite things to spot here at Blue Heron are ladybugs, skinks, and bees!🐞🐝🦎

Huge thank you to the Smith Adcock group for coming out today! We made major progress in our meadow area, so much that we can now start planting our natives! We left sweaty, covered in dirt, and feeling very accomplished. One of our volunteers really wanted to cool down quick, best way to do that? Huge cooler of water to the face. Disclaimer: he requested it! We promise we won’t dunk you in water unless you ask. If you want to join us for our first day out planting, on September 5th we’ll be back in the meadow with dozens of different species that need to get in the ground. Prairie Volunteer Days start at 9:00am and last till 11:45, sign up on our EventBrite or just show up during our workday! Sign up Below; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prairie-and-meadow-restoration-volunteer-day-tickets-1998573283491 - - #volunteer #prairierestoration #blueheronnaturepreserve #atlanta #buckhead

Junior environmental stewards to the front 🙂‍↕️Our campers 'Clam Cleanup Crew' pulled out dozens of invasive freshwater clams from the creek! One of our campers found a group of clams in the shallow water, and before you could blink a clam removal squad was assembled. Some were taken back to home aquariums, some will be fed to a campers chickens, and a select few will be participating in a "Grow the Biggest Clam" Contest! The goal is to get one to at least an inch, but the largest overall wins! Big thank you to our young stewards! These campers are the biologists of the future 🌿 #bhnpatlanta #naturepreserve #atlantaevents #natureforall #georgiaparks #nature #sustainability #exploreatlanta #atlanta #georgiawildlife #exploregeorgia #getoutside #bhnp #buckhead #atlantaparks #wildlife #conservation #bhnpaatlanta #breakcamps #familyeventsatlanta #sustainable

Fort building is a must during summer camp! These campers put so much time, creativity and whole lot of digging into an awesome underground fort. What started as a big hole in the ground quickly transformed into more. Walls were put up and reinforced, larger sticks laid over the top became a roof, finally, layers of sand, pine needles, and dead leaves insulated and waterproofed it! This is one of the best forts our counselors have seen, with how much work went into building it, we're betting it'll last the whole summer. Teamwork makes the dream work 🪏 #naturepreserve #georgiawildlife #bhnpatlanta #bhnp #summercamp #diy #getoutside #buckhead #kidscamps #getactive #conservation #garden #exploregeorgia #atlanta #georgiaparks

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Fort building is a must during summer camp!