Georgia Wild E-Newsletter

Learn how DNR is working to protect and conserve nongame wildlife, plants and native habitats by subscribing to Georgia Wild. WRD is responsible for the conservation of these species, but receives no state funds for this purpose and must support the efforts through fundraising initiatives, federal funding and private donations. Georgia Wild offers nongame conservation updates free every month. Click here to sign up.

Current Issue

October 2009 Bat interns' full diary: 'A summer we'll both remember' Feed birds with flowers in fall Read the complete issue here

Past Issues

Select a past issue January–February 2008   – Birding is busy in Georgia this winter   – Nongame work also aids other wildlife   – Study documents secretive bats, favored habitats   – Georgia Wild newsletter   – Power in towers for nesting kestrels   – Where learning wild is easy   – Read the complete issue March–April 2008   – DNR, Ga. Conservancy, ACCG team up for coastal conservation   – New Project WILD leader is a natural   – Tax checkoff an easy way to support Georgia wildlife   – Nature trail in works at Laurens fishing area   – Study seen as key to shad, locks in southwest Georgia   – Read the complete issue May–June 2008   – Birding boot camp brings south Georgia's wild side in focus   – All who know 'Petey' will agree: environmental honor fits   – Silver Lake offers golden glimpse of forests past   – Botanical trivia   – Read the complete issue July–August 2008   – Teachers turn conservation students at forestry/wildlife workshop   – Maybe good things rub off   – Conserving the robust redhorse   – Zahnd blends bizarre, wonderful   – The first TERN board   – Read the complete issue September 2008   – Beautyberry blends show, sustenance for backyard wildlife   – Broad River Area preserves Piedmont heritage   – Your money at work: Survey colors in picture on painted bunting distribution   – Read the complete issue October 2008   – Cloudless sulphurs: fall's overlooked migrant   – Volunteers needed for grass seed collection that benefits birds, others   – The bestest classroom: Smithgall Woods   – Read the complete issue November 2008   – Georgia's Bobwhite Initiative benefits nongame, too   – Arrowhead: better than outdoors TV   – Backyard hoarders busy storing nature's bounty   – Read the complete issue December 2008   – High fat foods: Bad for us, great for birds!   – Part 1: Rare birds & state lands, DNR's eye is on the sparrow (and warbler)   – Treasured cove added to northwest Georgia conservation lands   – Red Top Mountain high: Georgia aster found at park   – Read the complete issue January 2009   –Grassland, canebrake habitat work gets boost from Georgia Ornithological Society   –From bugs to beavers, McDuffie puts unique spin on learning   –The best seeds for backyard bird feeders   –Fall Line Sandhills: Rare species found here   –Read the complete issue February 2009   –Ohoopee Dunes: A study in nature, sand   –Out my backdoor   –Adventures in disentangling a whale   –Read the complete issue March 2009   –Twister wipes out rare woodpecker habitat   –Georgia part of program to bolster eagle estimates   –Out my backdoor column   –Ft. Stewart woodpeckers   –Read the complete issue April 2009   –Location critical for bird nesting boxes   –How we got our kids outdoors   –Lichens poster, workshop offered to teachers   –Read the complete issue May 2009   –Invite the state bird to your backyard   –Read the complete issue June 2009   –Bluebird family life isn't always what it seems to be   –At Grand Bay, learning about wildlife is, well, grand   –DNR interns start a summer of searching S. Ga. swamps for bats   –Identifying the ebony jewelwing   –Read the complete issue here July 2009   –Black bluebirds and other backyard oddities   –Discover the 'secret' of Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center   –Interns' diary: High water, heat, mud mark hunt for bats   –Read the complete issue here August 2009 Interns' diary: from 'hell week' to (hooray!) more bats At Sapelo, 'light bulb moments' inspire teachers, children alike Hummingbird migration begins in your backyard   –Read the complete issue here September 2009 Moving water acts like a bird magnet TALON: The teen birding camp that soared   –Read the complete issue here

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The Citizen Scientist

• The Citizen Scientist Newsletter Spring 2008 Issue
• The Citizen Scientist Newsletter Spring 2007 Issue
• The Citizen Scientist Newsletter Spring 2006 Issue
• The Citizen Scientist Newsletter Fall 2005 Issue

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Aquatic Nuisance Species

For more information on Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) in Georgia follow the links below:

• Invasive Species – Threatening our native species
• Georgia Efforts To Deal with ANS
• ANS Links
• ANS Profiles
• Satilla River Flathead Catfish Project

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Forest Ecosystem Conservation Handbook for Birds in Georgia

Explains how to establish and maintain productive upland pine forests while providing habitat for resident and neotropical migratory birds.

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Conserving Georgia's Wildlife: 12 Case Studies

Use this link on Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites website to search 12 case studies of educational resources that parents and educators can use in teaching about Georgia's rich wildlife and habitat diversity.

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Buy A Tag! You Give, They Live.

Do your part for conservation - Buy A Tag! The popular hummingbird and bald eagle tags both support nongame wildlife conservation.

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Conserving Nongame Wildlife: 2004-2007

The Nongame Conservation Section manages Georgia's native diversity of wild animals and plants and their habitats through education, research and management, while also working to increase the public's enjoyment of these natural resources.

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Nongame Animals and Plant Related Links

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Conserve Georgia

Conserve Georgia is Georgia’s statewide energy, land, water, air, litter and recycling, and wildlife conservation marketing and outreach campaign. Initiated in April 2008 by Governor Perdue, Conserve Georgia is a partnership of Georgia’s government agencies, residents, businesses, institutions, and non-profit organizations working together to conserve Georgia’s natural resources. The campaign includes a comprehensive website and educational materials.