2021-05-14T11:32:56-07:00 2020-12-31 330996010 James R Lunsford Jr 2001 Duncan Drive Unit 2963 Kennesaw GA 30156 990 2020-01-01 020648202 Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc BLUE 4043451008 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 Melody Harclerode Executive Director 2021-05-14 true Melody Harclerode 999009999 Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Melody Harclerode 427874 false X www.bhnp.org X 2002 GA Our organization creates personal experiences with nature through innovative education programs, conservation projects, and art installations at a wondrous greenspace that we manage, enhance, and love. 11 11 11 300 0 408539 273421 204551 55529 0 99375 98924 712465 427874 0 0 97868 101925 0 22118 364258 319988 462126 421913 250339 5961 1095892 951461 168543 18150 927349 933311 X We connect children and adults to nature through education, conservation, arts, and Blueway Trail initiatives at an exquisite greenspace promoting youth development, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, land conservation, and community development. false false 171556 Conservation: Commitment to conserve precious acreage in Atlanta for public use motivated a local educator and impassioned community leaders to establish our nonprofit organization in 2000. Twenty years later, passion to conserve this land continues to propel our major initiatives. A National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant funded critical improvements to the Eidson Mill Trailhead, enhancements to halt ground cover runoff into the street, educational signage, and landscaping to beautify this popular entry to our Blueway Trail. Volunteers donated 200 hours for social distancing trail cleanups and removal of invasive plants. A trailblazing beaver dam project located at our City of Atlanta nature preserve reflects our passion to enhance environmental health and educational opportunities at the Preserve and to reinforce our goals of innovation and civic leadership. 118522 55529 Education: Blue Heron Nature Preserve educators remained resolute and resourceful in fostering discovery, exploration, and appreciation about nature through our programs in 2020. Despite the difficult decision to cancel in-person summer camp, our organization engaged 2,600 students and families with in-person and virtual education programs rooted in Reggio Emilia curriculum. First quarter 2020 school break camps, field trips, nature-themed birthday parties, and after school programs were complimented with Facebook live events, Grab N Go activity bags for home and off-site instruction, and the development of the Youth Conservation Leaders program for teens. Diversity in our educational offerings ensures our impact with children of diverse backgrounds and aspirations. 16967 Public Art: Art programs at Blue Heron Nature Preserve advanced our goal of providing free access for all to great art in a great setting. With seven nature-themed works by local and regional artists on display at the Blueway Trail, our six-week Art of Nature outdoor exhibition, curated by a yearly Artist in Residence, attracted art lovers across the Atlanta region. Two Blue Heron Indoor Gallery exhibits by local artists spurred additional public interest and visits for the Preserve. We are setting the groundwork for a successful 2021 with our arts programs as outdoor enthusiasts and arts lovers seek Blue Heron for relief, relaxation, and reflection. 8875 6525 315920 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 29 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false false false false GA X Melody Harclerode 4049466394 4055 Roswell Road Atlanta GA 30342 X Melody Harclerode Executive Director 40.00 0.00 48461 0 0 Kitsie Riggall Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Gonzales Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Lane Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsay Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Norris Broyles President 7.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Cook Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Krysta Cannon Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Wills Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Patrick Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Threlkeld Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve McInaney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 48461 0 false false false 0 273421 273421 Education 55529 55529 55529 0 0 0 98924 98924 98924 98924 0 0 0 0 0 427874 154453 X 0 0 0 0 48461 31500 10177 6784 0 53464 34935 10626 7903 0 0 0 0 0 13807 13807 0 0 0 0 0 0 632 632 0 7504 3752 3752 255 255 0 0 0 0 58484 58484 12418 10397 2021 Education - Instructor Fees 105051 105051 Marketing / Communications 40867 40867 Maintenance - Grounds 18194 18194 Printing and Publications 12633 8464 1516 2653 50143 44888 477 4778 421913 315920 83875 22118 237561 102132 0 0 10000 0 0 0 0 0 937594 102940 858331 834654 0 0 0 0 4675 1095892 951461 135564 12595 32979 5555 168543 18150 X 927349 933311 927349 933311 1095892 951461 X 5961 1 X false true X false false X 134209 177498 564713 613090 372345 1861855 0 75425 75425 75425 75425 75425 377125 209634 252923 640138 688515 447770 2238980 0 2238980 115284 109299 106040 99375 98924 528922 0 0 2767902 0.80890 0.78020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 844253 57618 786635 85389 24302 61087 7952 21020 -13068 834654 Security Deposits 5555 5555 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Public Art: Art programs at Blue Heron Nature Preserve advanced our goal of providing free access for all to great art in a great setting. With seven nature-themed works by local and regional artists on display at the Blueway Trail, our six-week Art of Nature outdoor exhibition, curated by a yearly Artist in Residence, attracted art lovers across the Atlanta region. Two Blue Heron Indoor Gallery exhibits by local artists spurred additional public interest and visits for the Preserve. We are setting the groundwork for a successful 2021 with our arts programs as outdoor enthusiasts and arts lovers seek Blue Heron for relief, relaxation, and reflection. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Partnerships: Partnerships with nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and corporations helped to sustain our innovative education, conservation, and arts initiatives at Blue Heron Nature Preserve in 2020. We collaborated with Georgia Audubon and the Amphibian Foundation to educate children about wildlife at the Preserve. Social distancing volunteer cleanups allowed corporate employees and civic groups to experience the beauty of Blue Heron and the joy of their beautification work along the Blueway Trail. Conservation partnerships with local and national entities contributed to the implementation of two ground-breaking projects at Blue Heron: development of a beaver dam project and funding for the Eidson Mill Trailhead. Blue Heron is enthused to enlighten children and adults about these projects and our environmentally treasured Preserve in 2021 and for years to come. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The President of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer and the Executive Director reviews Form 990. Once the President, Treasure and Executive Director have reviewed Form 990 and have determined that it is a complete and accurate representation of the organizations activities for the year the 990 is presented to the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Organization requires that each board or staff member compete an Annual Conflict of Disclosure Form each year. Any conflicts noted are addressed by the board at that time. The Conflict of Interest Policy also requires each board or staff member to promptly report any potential conflict of interest to either the Board Chairman or the Executive Director as those situations arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization will provide disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Art Program: Column (A) - Total = $10935; Column (B) - Program Services = $10935; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Building Repairs/Maintenan: Column (A) - Total = $11691; Column (B) - Program Services = $11691; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Business Expense/CC Processing: Column (A) - Total = $2014; Column (B) - Program Services = $1280; Column (C) - Management & General = $477; Column (D) - Fundraising = $257 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $9651; Column (B) - Program Services = $9651; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Education - Travel/Marketing: Column (A) - Total = $3820; Column (B) - Program Services = $3820; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Fundraising/Development: Column (A) - Total = $4521; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4521 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Memberships: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Merchandise Purchases: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Project Specific Expense: Column (A) - Total = $7511; Column (B) - Program Services = $7511; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Rounding = $1