OUR MISSIONTo preserve and protect our environmental, cultural, and historical resources through programming, education, and stewardship.
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Statement of Core Principles
The Chattanooga Audubon Society has, and always will be, a wildlife sanctuary, protecting our cherished land, resident creatures, and rich history. We provide educational programs for all ages, with a special focus on reaching out to traditionally underserved groups in our area. The public is enthusiastically invited to visit any of our properties to see for themselves what we do. Whether you want a quiet hike in the woods, a refreshing dip in our stream, a tour of our historic cabin, a summer camp, a big festival with music and food, or just about any nature-based program you can think of, you will find it at the Chattanooga Audubon Society. As we receive no government funding, we can only exist through the generosity of our community. Please consider supporting us if you believe in our mission. |
As the Chattanooga area's oldest conservancy organization, we serve as stewards for 4 unique nature sanctuaries:
The Chattanooga Audubon Society was formed in 1944 by Robert Sparks Walker to protect the land on which he had spent his youth, now known as Audubon Acres. Mr. Walker was a highly respected and noted naturalist in the 1900s and his reputation and work lives on today. He believed that we had an obligation to educate people on the ways of nature, that we needed to protect our environment, and that we could learn much from the indigenous people who had lived in this area for thousands of years.
Today, we work diligently to continue Mr. Walker's legacy of stewardship and education. We invite you to join us in this mission by becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering your time. Share in the rich history of our sanctuaries while fostering an understanding of humanity's long interaction with nature within our community.
- Audubon Acres: Elise Chapin Sanctuary
- Maclellan Island
- Audubon Mountain: David Gray Sanctuary
- Mackey Branch Wetlands
The Chattanooga Audubon Society was formed in 1944 by Robert Sparks Walker to protect the land on which he had spent his youth, now known as Audubon Acres. Mr. Walker was a highly respected and noted naturalist in the 1900s and his reputation and work lives on today. He believed that we had an obligation to educate people on the ways of nature, that we needed to protect our environment, and that we could learn much from the indigenous people who had lived in this area for thousands of years.
Today, we work diligently to continue Mr. Walker's legacy of stewardship and education. We invite you to join us in this mission by becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering your time. Share in the rich history of our sanctuaries while fostering an understanding of humanity's long interaction with nature within our community.
