Ruby-throated Humingbird by Christy Cox
"A City in a forest"
With the Chattahoochee River, Kennesaw Mountain, and many other parks and natural areas, Atlanta has many natural wonders that attract a myriad of birds to our urban environment.
Sadly, many of the birds arrive to find habitat destroyed by development, over-run by exotic species, or polluted and depleted by human use. Georgia Audubon is committed to restoring our urban green spaces and helping create and manage bird-friendly habitats. |
Our mission:
Building Places where birds and people thrive
Habitat restoration projects focus on removing exotic and invasive vegetation, managing ecosystems, and planting native bird-friendly plant species. Our goal is to help create and maintain a functioning native ecosystem that benefits all organisms, inlcuding birds, wildlife, and people. Our projects range from nest box placement, invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and bird banding to nest monitoring, and educational displays.
EducationCreate a diverse group of environmental stewards in Georgia through science-based, bird-focused educational programs
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ConservationImprove bird health and habitat in Georgia through innovative , collaborative conservation programs
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Community EngagementEngage and collaborate with communities throughout Georgia to connect people and birds
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restoration locations
Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary
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Panola Mountain State ParkOpen to the public
Managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Learn more about this property |
Jekyll Island |
Little Creek Horse Farm |
BIg Creek Greenway Alpharetta |
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve |
The confluence |
Deepdene park |
Friendship forest |
Henderson Park Native Plant and Wildlife walkOpen to the public.
Trail managed by Friends of Henderson Park Learn more about the restoration effort |
Candler Park |
Land O' Lakes |
Coopers Furnace |
Emma wetlands |
Open to the public.
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Learn more about this restoration project |
Partners
Partnerships and collaboration are central to our habitat improvement projects. Our partners not only include groups who own, preserve, or manage land, but also those who provide environmental expertise, volunteer support, community outreach, and resources.