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Blue Heron Nature Preserve Essentials

🔍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🦌💚

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

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)

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

We love that humans aren't the only ones who enjoy being out on our trails! 🐕💚 However, it's important to remember that while in the Preserve with your furbaby to keep them on their leash at all times. Not only is leashing your dog required by the Atl Parks & Rec department, it also: 🦌Protects wildlife 😆Allows everyone to feel respected while on the trails 🌲Helps maintain the Preserve 🐶Keeps your pet safe Thank you for keeping our trails a safe and happy place for everyone to enjoy!

Come see what's waiting for you at Blue Heron Nature Preserve!🌿🦆 Our 30 acres of greenspace in the middle of Buckhead are open for all to explore from dawn to dusk every single day. Take a moment to relax and recenter out in nature without needing to drive hours away!

Huge thank you to the awesome environmental educators from @fultoninfo! We learned so much about the importance of water, water treatment, and how our rivers and creeks play a critical role in that 💧 Water stewardship rocks! #fultoncounty #waterstewardship #conservation #bhnp #summercamp

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

🔍Look closer! That's not a firefly, that's a Pale Bordered Field Roach (Pseudomops)! 🪳 These little mimics are native to Georgia, and disguise themselves as lightning bugs, which are toxic to predators. Though these bugs are far from popular, the 44 subspecies of Pseudomops Roaches are by far the most pretty.

We can't forget to thank all of the lovely volunteers who came out to clean up Nancy Creek during Sweep the Hooch last month.💚 Together, we picked up trash that had fallen into our creek due to storms and run off Roswell Road. It's impressive what we can do when we work together to keep our greenspace a safe space for wildlife and people alike!🌿🌲

All hands on deck! Join us August 1st to restore our meadow habitats and reintroduce native flora to our Piedmont Prairies! 🌻 We'll meet at 9:00am at the main building and be out until noon, pulling out invasives, planting shoots, and cleaning up our flower beds. All tools, gloves, and water is provided! We'll have disposable cups, but please bring a refillable water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated. Parking is also free, our address is 4055 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. We're excited to see you there! - - #meadows #piedmont #bhnpatlanta #naturepreserve #atlantaevents #georgiaparks #nature #nativeplants #volunteer #nativeplantsofgeorgia

🩵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🌎

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🩵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.