Nov 5Join us next Saturday for Novembers Saturday Safari exploring the microecosystem of Lichens!Malcolm Hodges, a biologist affiliated with Georgia Lichens Atlas Project, is visiting to zoom in on the diverse and expansive world of Lichens. We'll find out how much a big impact these little cyanobacteria have on our world. Register today on Eventbrite to save your seat! 📅November 14th 🕐10AM - 12PM 🎟️Donate to RSVP (🔗 in bio!) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lichens-and-mosses-tickets-1999719495843 - - - #bhnpatlanta #naturepreserve #georgiaparks #secondsaturdaysafaris #bhnp #lichensLatest
Nov 5Join us next Saturday for Novembers Saturday Safari exploring the microecosystem of Lichens!Malcolm Hodges, a biologist affiliated with Georgia Lichens Atlas Project, is visiting to zoom in on the diverse and expansive world of Lichens. We'll find out how much a big impact these little cyanobacteria have on our world. Register today on Eventbrite to save your seat! 📅November 14th 🕐10AM - 12PM 🎟️Donate to RSVP (🔗 in bio!) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lichens-and-mosses-tickets-1999719495843 - - - #bhnpatlanta #naturepreserve #georgiaparks #secondsaturdaysafaris #bhnp #lichens
🔍I spy with my little eye♥ 273 · Sep 3
It's Luna Moth season!✨🦋 While not as common as Polyphemus Moths or Sphinx…♥ 46 · May 13
Drum roll please!♥ 39 · Sep 10
Come enjoy the beauty of spring here at Blue Heron Nature Preserve🌿 We're a…♥ 34 · Apr 24
🩵From your friends at Blue Heron Nature Preserve💚 This Earth Day…♥ 31 · Apr 22
Wow, we’re glad people are as excited about coyotes as we are!♥ 30 · Aug 14
🔍I spy with my little eye
♥ 273 · Sep 3
It's Luna Moth season!✨🦋 While not as common as Polyphemus Moths or Sphinx…
♥ 46 · May 13
Drum roll please!
♥ 39 · Sep 10
Come enjoy the beauty of spring here at Blue Heron Nature Preserve🌿 We're a…
♥ 34 · Apr 24
🩵From your friends at Blue Heron Nature Preserve💚 This Earth Day…
♥ 31 · Apr 22
Wow, we’re glad people are as excited about coyotes as we are!
♥ 30 · Aug 14
Camp ScholarshipsCamp Scholarship Program, with a goal of raising $10,000 this year to make camp more accessible.
- Summer Camp
Join us at Blue Heron Nature Preserve for multiple weeks of summer camp filled with hands-on activities focused on discovery, exploration, creativity and a connectedness to nature within our 30-acre greenspace.
School Break CampsOur School Break Camps are a fantastic opportunity to get out of the classroom and embark on adventures in nature.
After School ProgramsBlue Heron offers after-school enrichment programs at a number of schools throughout Atlanta where an expert Blue Heron Educator helps children uncover their own curiosities.
Scout ProgramsWe offer both Girl Scout and Scouting America programs for all ages and troops.
- Nature Hikes
Enjoy a guided nature hike around the Preserve! Explore the woods, creek, and meadows. Learn to identify the native plants and animals that inhabit the Preserve.
- Blue Heron Community Garden
The Blue Heron Community Garden is home to over 30 organic plots.
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- Blue Heron Nature Preserve Essentials
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CampOur Thanksgiving Holiday Camp is coming up quick!
Wildlife photographyWhile Fall Break Camp is underway, Winter Break Camp registration has opened!
Saturday safariUnfortunately, due to the weather forecast this weekend…
Creek week🌞 June Wrap-up!
- Trails
Our Thanksgiving Holiday Camp is coming up quick!
Trees Atlanta🌳Come out this Saturday and learn about the city's forest with Trees Atlanta!
We're proud to announce that we will now be offering a single-day Election Camp!
Oct 157 likes
Love themed camp activities and the arts?
Sep 2415 likes
Drum roll please!
Sep 1039 likes
Huge thank you to the Smith Adcock group for coming out today!
Aug 2822 likes
Join us in September for next months Saturday Safari!
Aug 2610 likes
🎉Registration for Fall Break Camp, Election Day Camp, and Thanksgiving Camp is officially open!!
Aug 257 likes
Wow, we’re glad people are as excited about coyotes as we are!
Aug 1430 likes
🦋The Southeast Pollinator Count is almost here, and Blue Heron is proud to host an observation site in our…
Aug 718 likes
And that’s a wrap on Summer Camp 2026!
Aug 420 likes
- bhnp.orgRestoring Native Meadows on the Preserve3 min read · Aug 24
Raised Beds Improve Accessibility in the Garden1 min read · Aug 23- bhnp.orgCreature Feature - Sssssssnakes2 min read · Aug 22
- bhnp.orgFreshwater Creatures - At Least Someone’ Enjoying the Rain!2 min read · Jul 19
- bhnp.orgArboreal Survey on the Preserve1 min read · Jul 14
Critter Spotlight – Firefly Fundays1 min read · Jun 23
Celebrating Juneteenth2 min read · Jun 18
Spring Bird Migration Data Visualization2 min read · May 23- bhnp.orgDOWNLOAD OUR 2023 ANNUAL REPORTJul 1, 2023PDF
About
Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a tax-exempt nonprofit that runs nature hikes, camps, after school and scout programs, and a community garden, and reported $425,591 in revenue for tax year 2022.
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
- Based in
- Buckhead, Atlanta
- Founded
- 2003
- EIN
- 02-0648202
- Website
- bhnp.org
- @bhnpatlanta
- Outdoors
- Arts