On behalf of the Board of Directors of Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, thank you for your support in 2007.
Last year we saw a significant increase in volunteer involvement with several group workdays including one for REI, Emory Cares, Sukyo Mahikari, and Eagle Scout boardwalk projects. We also held monthly workdays with good participation from our neighbors and other supporters. Our special events were successful in drawing good crowds, especially the Harvest Festival. In 2008 we hope to add some education programs, including a return of Breakfast with the Birds and the Insect Tour.
As everyone knows, the severe drought that we have all experienced in Georgia and beyond has had a significant impact on the environment and, specifically, our preserve. Winter rains have brought the return of our Beaver Pond and wetland wildlife. Wetland areas are not always flooded, but it will take a lot of consistent rain before we begin to see the return of more diverse species of birds, mammals and amphibians.
Join us this year for monthly workdays, the Sunset Serenade on Saturday, May 3 and the Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 8. Volunteers are always needed to help with special events and workdays. Please contact us if you would like more information on volunteer opportunities: .
Please remember Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, a private non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, for your year-end tax-deductible donation. CSNP is an all-volunteer operation that receives no funding from DeKalb County and relies on the generous contributions from our supporters to provide funding throughout the year.
Thank you again for your support and contributions to Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve.