2021 Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Virtual Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Sunday, September 19
3:30 PM
via Webinar
Tickets: $10 per device for Georgia Audubon members / $12 per device for non-members
Due to the popularity of last year's Virtual Wildlife Sanctuary tour and ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, we're going to again offer the 2021 Wildlife Sanctuary Tour as a virtual event. Gabe Andrle, Habitat Conservation Program Manager, will be giving us a virtual tour of some of our great Wildlife Sanctuaries to show how you can transform your yard into a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Each property featured has been certified by Georgia Audubon as a Wildlife Sanctuary because it provides four essential criteria for attracting birds and other wildlife: food sources (at least 50% native plants), nesting sites, shelter, and water sources.
In addition, we have arranged with the property owners to be on the call as well so that our guests may ask them specific questions about their properties and how they went about building their wildlife sanctuaries.
Please note, ticket prices are per device and you may have multiple people viewing on the same device. Your registration link is unique, however, and will only work on one device.
Registration for this event will close at 3 PM so that we may do a final upload of participants to the event.
Sunday, September 19
3:30 PM
via Webinar
Tickets: $10 per device for Georgia Audubon members / $12 per device for non-members
Due to the popularity of last year's Virtual Wildlife Sanctuary tour and ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, we're going to again offer the 2021 Wildlife Sanctuary Tour as a virtual event. Gabe Andrle, Habitat Conservation Program Manager, will be giving us a virtual tour of some of our great Wildlife Sanctuaries to show how you can transform your yard into a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Each property featured has been certified by Georgia Audubon as a Wildlife Sanctuary because it provides four essential criteria for attracting birds and other wildlife: food sources (at least 50% native plants), nesting sites, shelter, and water sources.
In addition, we have arranged with the property owners to be on the call as well so that our guests may ask them specific questions about their properties and how they went about building their wildlife sanctuaries.
Please note, ticket prices are per device and you may have multiple people viewing on the same device. Your registration link is unique, however, and will only work on one device.
Registration for this event will close at 3 PM so that we may do a final upload of participants to the event.
2021 Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Properties
Rick and Sandy Krause
Lilburn
Rick and Sandy carry an important message and tell the story of native flora for native fauna through their incredible greenspace. With about 200 native plant species living on their less than half an acre space, you don't have to spend more than a few minutes in the space to begin to understand its value as dozens of pollinators fly over your head and the songs of birds are practically non-stop.
The Krauses’ have used native plants to provide habitat and attract all types of wildlife, including a variety of flower-, nut-, seed-, and berry-producing plants that provide food and insects for birds and other wildlife. There are also a wide array of nectar and host plants for bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects. The garden features a compost pile, wattles, storm-water control, and a rain garden that helps manage storm-water runoff from storms. In addition to certification as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, the garden has also been certified by the National Wildlife Federation, Xerces Society, and the Georgia Native Plant Society (gold category). You don't want to miss this stop on the virtual tour!
Lilburn
Rick and Sandy carry an important message and tell the story of native flora for native fauna through their incredible greenspace. With about 200 native plant species living on their less than half an acre space, you don't have to spend more than a few minutes in the space to begin to understand its value as dozens of pollinators fly over your head and the songs of birds are practically non-stop.
The Krauses’ have used native plants to provide habitat and attract all types of wildlife, including a variety of flower-, nut-, seed-, and berry-producing plants that provide food and insects for birds and other wildlife. There are also a wide array of nectar and host plants for bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects. The garden features a compost pile, wattles, storm-water control, and a rain garden that helps manage storm-water runoff from storms. In addition to certification as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, the garden has also been certified by the National Wildlife Federation, Xerces Society, and the Georgia Native Plant Society (gold category). You don't want to miss this stop on the virtual tour!
A Hooded Warbler visiting the water feature in the Zaremba's yard. Photo by Bob Zaremba.
Home of Bob and Deb Zaremba
Marietta, GA
You would never guess that a residential property the size of 1/3 of an acre has hosted 30+ species of warbler in metro Atlanta, but it exists! Over the last 20+ years, Bob has transformed a space that was once largely turf grass into a thriving habitat for wildlife featuring a variety of native plants, bird feeders, a lovely flowing water feature, and a small lake. Realizing the ecological value of native plants over many ornamental species in recent years, Bob's space has begun to evolve once again as he replaces old ornamentals with natives while trying his best to keep his eye on the stream for incoming warblers and other surprises! The property was certified as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in 2019.
Marietta, GA
You would never guess that a residential property the size of 1/3 of an acre has hosted 30+ species of warbler in metro Atlanta, but it exists! Over the last 20+ years, Bob has transformed a space that was once largely turf grass into a thriving habitat for wildlife featuring a variety of native plants, bird feeders, a lovely flowing water feature, and a small lake. Realizing the ecological value of native plants over many ornamental species in recent years, Bob's space has begun to evolve once again as he replaces old ornamentals with natives while trying his best to keep his eye on the stream for incoming warblers and other surprises! The property was certified as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in 2019.
Deepdene Park
Part of the Olmstead Linear Park Alliance
At 22 acres, Deepdene is the largest section of Olmsted Linear Park which runs along Ponce de Leon Avenue between Druid Hills and Decatur. Deepdene occupies the eastern-most end of the string of parks that comprise Olmsted Linear Park. Deepdene is a largely wooded park and boasts some of the largest trees in the area. The park is situation on a beautiful sloping landscape that is shaped by a meandering stream running the length of the greenspace. A variety of native plants, birds, and other wildlife can be found in the deep shade of this forest. Led by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance, Georgia Audubon was able to partner on a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to restore wildlife habitat in this park. The work continues to this day to remove non-native invasive plants and replace them with native plants. The area was certified as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in 2016.
Part of the Olmstead Linear Park Alliance
At 22 acres, Deepdene is the largest section of Olmsted Linear Park which runs along Ponce de Leon Avenue between Druid Hills and Decatur. Deepdene occupies the eastern-most end of the string of parks that comprise Olmsted Linear Park. Deepdene is a largely wooded park and boasts some of the largest trees in the area. The park is situation on a beautiful sloping landscape that is shaped by a meandering stream running the length of the greenspace. A variety of native plants, birds, and other wildlife can be found in the deep shade of this forest. Led by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance, Georgia Audubon was able to partner on a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to restore wildlife habitat in this park. The work continues to this day to remove non-native invasive plants and replace them with native plants. The area was certified as a Georgia Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in 2016.
