Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

What is the Glenn Creek Nature Preserve and Why Does It Matter?

The Glenn Creek Nature Preserve was established by neighbors and friends of the City of Decatur to permanently protect this two-acre bio preserve of native Piedmont Habitat. Open to the public, the preserve treats visitors to natural walking trails, the calming sounds of Glenn Creek (part of the South Fork Peachtree sun-watershed), and plenty of shade from its beautiful tree canopy. The Nature Preserve is located at 100 Fairview Street, Decatur, GA 30030.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 27 Noon-4pm 2024 Spring Fling

Last year you helped raise the funds to build a new fence, provide new signage, help improve the Preserve with clearing out one hillside of ivy and much more. So, again, we're celebrating and raising funds for more efforts in 2024. Pizza served, Kid's Games, Music, Bring Chairs and Relax. Donate for 2024 here.

Initially, Glenn Creek was called "Hunter's Branch," but over the years it became known as Glenn Creek, which is one of many headwaters located in the city of Decatur. When arborist Neil Norton realized that the area needed serious improvements, he reached out to Decatur Heights, Glenwoods Estates and Sycamore Station neighborhood associations to help preserve and save the area. Twenty plus years later, these neighborhoods not only preserved the area but is recognized as a premiere example of the native Piedmont habitat.

With the help of an early fundraiser, the neighbors raised funds, applied for a Governor's parks program under Governor Roy E Barns and worked with the City of Decatur to become a designated city park. This beloved natural resource continues to shine as an example of community effort and support to maintain and preserve a valued local resource.

Everyone can help by volunteering on designated work Saturdays as well as provide financial support for updating the nature preserve through our Go Fund Me site online.

About Us

The unique Broadleaf tree Piedmont habitat tends to a moist (Mesic) environment supporting hardwood trees along with oak, pine and hickory trees. One of the few remaining intown Piedmont Habitats, Glenn Creek Native Preserve is also the headwaters of Glenn Creek. This creek flows through the north Decatur area and eventually into Peavine Creek. Like most of the Piedmont Habitat, Glenn Creek Preserve contains rolling hillsides with a somewhat complex geology.

As work within the Preserve by neighbors, Girl Scouts, high school students and a visiting team of sheep, the extensive ivy coverage is slowing being removed. As the ivy disappears, native plants are beginning to emerge including the celebrated Spring trillium plant.

Piedmont Habitat: Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

The Preserve is home to a varied bird population, supports native bees as well as other beneficial insects. Supported by local neighborhood associations as well as individuals, this reclaimed land is slowly returning to its native habitat form.

Funds for the Nature Preserve's improvement projects are raised through donations from friends and neighbors as well as sponsors and donors time and energy. All monies raised are deposited with the City of Decatur in a designated account and all funding for improvements must go through the city with an approved appropriate receipt for expenses incurred.

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