CONSERVATION
Historic Banning Mills is a public 501(c)(3) conservation and retreat center. About 45 minutes NW from Hartsfield-Jackson airport, the facility is located in one of the most unique eco-environments in Georgia. If you would like to donate to the Conservancy at Historic Banning Mills, please click donation button. All donations made to Historic Banning Mills are tax deductible.
Mission:
To preserve the unique and pristine ecosystems of the Snake Creek Gorge and Chattahoochee watershed areas as well as the extensive history of the Banning Mills township and gorge areas.
To promote leadership and character development with experiential adventure-based programs as well as increase community awareness of this special area through educational programs and publications.
*Please note that we are a 501(c)(3) and any monies donated are completely tax deductible. Please help us preserve the Beautiful Snake Creek Gorge and Banning Mills Township!
Our Current Need:
Enclosure updates and medical care for Libby, the newest member of our feathered staff.
Libby came to us recently after her wing was broken when she unfortunately collided with a box truck. The break is at a location of her wing that will permanently affect her ability to fly long distances or hunt for food, making survival in the wild almost impossible. She is still a juvenile, approximately 2 years old and does not yet have the iconic white head, but she is huge!
She is currently recovering from her injury, and the vets think she might recover enough to fly short distances and may be able to join our nature show in the future.
Please consider donating to help us give Libby the best care and transition to her new life.
Since 2001, the following goals below were created and completed
Our staff is passionate and dedicated to our mission goals. We have had many completed and successful program creations and implementations. We look forward to successful future goals as well.
- Worked with Trust for Public lands and Chattahoochee River Keepers in preserving in perpetuity 1500 acres of the Snake Creek Gorge which is one of the main tributaries of the Chattahoochee River
- Implemented extensive historical research of the Banning Mills Township and Snake Creek Gorge with resulting production of History DVD and History book of the area.
- Acquired a master’s thesis that focused on the unique ecosystem of the Snake Creek Gorge.
- Constructed and Implemented 3 onsite teambuilding courses to aid in leadership and character development
- Constructed the largest aerial adventure park in the world to implement experiential adventure programs
- Provide yearly summer day camps for children 8 to 14 years of age
- Provide educational nature shows in our nature theater.
- Developed a small history interpretive museum.
Our Future Goals at Historic Banning Mills
We look forward to expanding and developing more of our conservation projects for future generations to enjoy.
- To build a Historical and Natural History Museum on site
- To seek a national historic district designation for the Banning Mills township area
- To build a Creek Indian village: An Exact Replication.
- To increase educational opportunities with our Bird of Prey programs.
- To increase our leadership and character development programs
- To increase visitor awareness of the extensive history of the area
- To construct an eco tree walk bridge system for visitors to enjoy nature.
Please note that we are a 501(c)(3) and any monies donated are completely tax deductible. Please help us preserve the Beautiful Snake Creek Gorge and Banning Mills Township!