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The Blueway Trail Connecting Atlanta Through Nature The Blueway Trail Connecting Atlanta through Nature Blue Heron Nature Preserve began as a seven-acre floodplain, protected from development in 2000. Over 17 years, it expanded into what it is today: a flourishing 30-acre City of Atlanta Park and urban wildlife sanctuary, known for rich educational programming and strong community partnerships. Blue Heron Nature Preserve is ready to expand again, this time in service to our broader community’s goal of connectivity. Guided by our 2016 Strategic Plan, our 2015 Master Plan, and our mission “to create a personal experience with nature,” we are executing a capital campaign ​ ​ that will make Blue Heron Nature Preserve the link between two major trails in North Atlanta. We propose to expand and improve Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s internal trail system and connect it with the Chastain Park PATH to the west and the PATH400 Greenway Trail to the east. Once linked, this combination of soft and hard trails will offer a seamless pedestrian connection between Chastain Park and the Atlanta BeltLine, and will open up the Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s ecological wonders to the greater Atlanta community. We call this project the Blueway Trail. Page 2 of 34 ​ Our Headwaters A Nature Preserve Built by Neighbors Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Inc. (“the Preserve”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that manages 30 acres of wetlands and park space in North Atlanta, along Nancy and Mill Creeks. Our goals and actions are guided by our mission statement: To create a personal experience with nature, we: ● engage and motivate people to experience native habitats in an urban environment ● protect and preserve native habitats and their associated heritage ● provide a living nature lab for education and research, and ● advocate for the preservation and conservation of nature in urban communities. From a Seven-Acre Floodplain … In 2000, local school teacher Nancy Jones grew concerned about a new residential development near the banks of Nancy Creek. She worried that the construction would damage Nancy Creek’s sensitive waters and wetlands, and block access to the creek for neighbors like her that had enjoyed the creek’s natural beauty for decades. Jones reached out to the North Buckhead Civic Association, and in partnership with them, secured a donation of seven acres of floodplain bordering the creek, saving that land from development. Jones then sought grant funding and volunteer support to rehabilitate the property. With the help of hundreds of community volunteers, she and the Preserve’s early leadership restored the site, by removing invasive plants, installing native trees, and stabilizing the creek’s banks. Blue Heron Nature Preserve was born. to a City of Atlanta Park … Over the next five years, the Preserve (working creatively with the community, developers, and the City of Atlanta) added three large pieces of land to its holdings: a nine-acre wetland at the end of Emma Lane, and two five-acre parcels adjoining the original seven-acre floodplain. One of the five-acre parcels contained a 10,000 square-foot building, the Beech Building, which today houses the Preserve’s offices and three nonprofit tenants, the Da Vinci International School, the Atlanta Audubon Society, and the Amphibian Foundation. In 2014, the City of Atlanta purchased another four-acre parcel adjoining the Emma Lane wetlands, bringing the Preserve’s total acreage to 30 acres (see Exhibit B, p. 18 for a map of the Preserve). ​ ​ ​ ​ The Preserve’s land was deeded to the City of Atlanta in 2007. Today, the Preserve operates as a City of Atlanta park, managed by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under a Memorandum of Understanding with the City. The Preserve receives no direct funding from the City of Atlanta. Page 3 of 34 ​ Many improvements have been made to the acquired land, and Preserve visitors today are able to enjoy a network of soft trails, bird and wildlife overlooks, interpretative signage, and an organic community garden, among other amenities. Educational programming has emerged as a highlight at the Preserve, with year-round learning opportunities for all ages. The Preserve has also built beneficial partnerships with civic organizations, conservation nonprofits, and local schools. Page 4 of 34 ​ Our Streams of Impact Conservation, Education, & Recreation The Preserve’s building, grounds, and trails receive visitors from the adjoining community of North Atlanta (approximately 9,000 residents) and beyond. In 2016, an estimated 10,000 individuals came to participate in the Preserve's array of conservation, education, research, and recreation activities. Conservation of Urban Biodiversity Preserve visitors are often rewarded with views of herons, wood ducks, and turtles. Garter snakes, green anoles, bullfrogs, and yellow-bellied pond sliders frequent our waters and banks, as do red foxes, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, white-tailed deer, river otters, beavers, and muskrats. The Preserve’s forests are full of plant species native to the Georgia Piedmont, including Hickory, Sycamore, and Musclewood trees, and our meadows are graced by song sparrows, redheaded woodpeckers, goldfinches, and 120 more avian species. This biodiversity is supported by the Preserve’s ongoing conservation efforts. We work hard to restore and maintain the Preserve’s four distinct habitats (riparian, forest, wetlands, and meadow), by removing invasive plants and pollutants, stabilizing our stream banks, and monitoring and enhancing the Preserve’s water quality. We study local wildlife populations in partnership with organizations like Atlanta Audubon and the Amphibian Foundation, to keep track of population fluctuations and anticipate threats. We also advocate for local wildlife to the broader community, encouraging our neighbors to transform their own private green spaces with wildlife-friendly food, water, shelters, and nesting sites. Education for All Ages Education remains one of the cornerstones of our mission. In 2014, we hired our first Education ​ ​ Director, allowing us to expand our existing slate of classes, school partnerships, after school programs, self-directed learning kiosks and signage, and summer and day camps (800 campers in 2016). Most of our indoor classes and programs take place in “The Burrow” educational lab, funded by a grant from Nickelodeon. The Burrow features space to explore natural objects through each of the five senses. Class topics include seed discovery, wildlife walks, nature drawing, honeybees, fort building, hiking and local history, and owl pellet dissection. Other learning opportunities include natural science illustration workshops, and the Second Saturday Safari Series, a monthly outdoor class for all ages on topics like “Backyard Bird Count,” “Terrific Turtles,” and “Beaver Fever.” Page 5 of 34 ​ Some educational programs extend beyond the Preserve’s boundaries. Our “Meadows for Monarchs” program, supported by Georgia Power, teaches K-12 students about the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators. It has led to thriving pollinator gardens at Galloway School, Canterbury School, St. Anne’s Day School, and Sarah Smith Elementary. ​ Recreation for Body and Soul The Preserve offers opportunities for fitness (walking, running, hiking, free play), quiet contemplation, and wildlife observation and research. The popular organic Blue Heron Community Garden has 32 plots and a passionate group of volunteer gardeners. Our Art Gallery showcases talented local artists who work with and are inspired by nature. We also offer Outdoor Nature Theatre events, informational moonlit walks, and spaces for boulder hopping, bird-watching, and other self-directed past-times. Page 6 of 34 ​ Our Stable Banks Leadership, Financials, and Community Relationships Over the past 17 years, the Preserve has stabilized its strong early growth with dedicated leadership, multiple income streams, and community partnerships. Committed, Experienced Leadership The Preserve’s all-volunteer Board of Directors (Exhibit A, p. 17) is comprised of 12 local ​ ​ professionals, educators, and community leaders, each of whom contribute financially and donate significant volunteer hours to the Preserve. Half of our Board members have worked with the Preserve for five or more years. The Preserve also has a staff of three (two full-time employees, and one part-time). Founding Executive Director Nancy Jones retired in 2016, and was succeeded by current full-time Executive Director Kevin McCauley, a long-time North Atlanta resident. Kevin has been involved with the Preserve since 2004, established the Blue Heron Community Garden in 2006, and served as the Board President before joining the Preserve’s staff in 2012 as Project & Operations Director. Strong Financial Base As the Preserve has expanded, we have grown our revenue base to include a healthy mix of rental income, educational programming fees, grants, and charitable gifts from individuals and businesses. As noted in our 2017 Operating Budget (Exhibit C, p. 19), rental revenue from three ​ ​ tenants represents $100,000 (or approximately 30%) of our operating revenues for 2017. Educational programming fees supply another 20% ($60,000) of our annual revenue budget. In addition to our robust annual campaign and included in our anticipated $100,000 in individual donations for 2017, is an annual $50,000 of a three-year $50,000 per year unrestricted pledge received from a friend of the Preserve in 2016. To date, $100,000 of this generous gift has been received and $50,000 is projected to be received in 2018. Our current balance sheet also shows a cash balance/reserve of $180,000 and we carry no long-term liabilities. Our financial statements are independently audited each year. Vibrant Ecosystem of Community Relationships The Preserve began as a partnership with the North Buckhead Civic Association, and we maintain a strong relationship with them today. As a City of Atlanta Park, we have a good relationship with the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, as well local civic groups including NPU-A and NPU-B, the Buckhead Heritage Society, and Livable Buckhead. The Preserve’s conservation and educational services are delivered in collaboration with many Page 7 of 34 ​ organizations.
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