Blue Heron Nature Preserve

This Spring, we had some amazing volunteers come out to the Preserve ❤️

On April 22nd and 23rd, Southern Company group came out and mulched the Children's Garden and added liner to fencing, which has been so beneficial we've adopted it as a general practice! They installed some new planter boxes for strawberries, and were a huge help at our community garden, which received a much needed de-weeding and sprucing up!

On May 14th, Cox volunteers joined us to spread mulch, clean up litter, assemble a compost bin for summer camp, and most exciting, helped repair some patches in our deck and fence. Volunteers tackled that challenge headfirst, and we made major headways in replacing old boards, reinforcing the Children's Garden fence, and filling in cracks and small holes in the boards.

A couple days later on May 18th, we had volunteers from Aprio jump right in to our preserves maintenance; Our native garden was mulched with a undyed natural wood, to ensure the health of our plants and critters, and they took over completing the deck and fence repairs! We reinforced fence posts and trimmed overgrown bushes. We also spent some more time cleaning litter, and our woods and walkways are looking squeaky clean.

With our preserve free of litter, cleaned, trimmed and repaired, we're more than ready for Summer fun! From the bottom of our heart, thank you so much to everyone who spent their time out here! Our preserve relies on volunteers like you, we couldn't do it without you.

Poke!

Just a reminder; 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.

T-minus 10 days! Save your spot there while openings are still available.
https://bhnp.org/summer-camps/

‼️ 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/

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!

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!🐞🐝🦎

It's not too late!

Sign your kiddo up for fun in the sun, splashing in Nancy Creek, and searching for critters all summer long at Blue Heron Nature Preserve 🪲🌿😆

Learn more bhnp.org/summer-camps/ 🔗

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

Thank you to Southern Company for coming out to Blue Heron for volunteering in celebration of Earth Day. We live on this planet together, and there’s nothing more inspiring than watching people work together to preserve it!🌎💚

Together y’all helped lay out mulch, cleaned the Preserve, and prepared plots in the Community Garden for planting. We can never thank our volunteers enough for everything they do!🩵

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🦌💚