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Blue Heron Nature Preserve

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A 30-acre haven for nature in an urban environment. Home to the 3-mile Blueway Trail.
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30 acres of native species with trails, educational programs, and conservation efforts- right in the heart of Atlanta!

10/16/2026

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/

10/15/2026

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/

10/15/2026

We're proud to announce that we will now be offering Election Day 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

Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta is home to 30 acres of greenspace visitors to experience nature without leaving the city.

10/08/2026

Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast this weekend, we have rescheduled our upcoming Gallery Exhibition and Wildlife Photography Safari.

The new dates for the Safari and the Gallery will occur in two weeks, on October 24th at 11AM-12:30PM and 2PM-5PM respectively.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

10/08/2026

Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast this weekend we have rescheduled our upcoming October Saturday Safari, Wildlife Photography, and the Gallery Exhibition. We will also make an announcement about the Exhibition.

The new dates for the Safari and the Gallery will occur in two weeks, on October 24th at 11AM-12:30PM and 2PM-5PM respectively.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

10/01/2026

Don't miss out on our Wildlife Photography Safari next Saturday before the Gallery! Learn how to capture stunning shots from professional photographers, then stick around afterward for some inspiration 📸

Register via the link in our bio on Eventbrite!

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09/24/2026

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

Designed to help you SPREAD YOUR WINGS, our School Break Camps are all about taking a break from the classroom and recharging in nature!

09/18/2026

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟

We've extended our photo submission deadline to September 26th! Next week is your last chance to be part of our gallery showcase. 🖼️✨

📷 Submit your best shots now and see your work featured! Click the link below, or check out the Gallery Night Page on our website.

Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM-YHJpF8hczEME8XzDu5h82RrzpRNDBYfV-KTzWA1hB09cw/viewform?usp=send_form

09/17/2026

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/

09/10/2026

Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁🥁…

Surprise!!

📸 We are so pleased to announce that Blue Heron is hosting a Gallery with Atlanta School Of Photography ! 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 💙

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Address

4055 Roswell Road NE
Atlanta, GA
30342

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 11pm
Tuesday	6am - 11pm
Wednesday	6am - 11pm
Thursday	6am - 11pm
Friday	6am - 11pm
Saturday	6am - 11pm
Sunday	6am - 11pm

Telephone

+14049466394

Website

https://bhnp.org/, https://linktr.ee/bhnpatlanta

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