About McFadden Nature Center

Mission

Statement

The McFadden Foundation mission is to share and care for the land, air, water, and animals entrusted to us through meaningful environmental education, balanced conservation and preservation, for the benefit of our community now and future generations.

Standard
Of Quality

The standards of quality should be guided by pre-settlement periods, before the industrial revolution and prior to the major destruction and clearcutting of native forests in southwest Georgia. All aspects should be considered in planning and decision making including, but not limited to air, water, land, artifacts, farming, plants, animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Influence and education of others should be a primary goal to encourage others to respect, protect and enjoy our natural surroundings.

Our

Objectives

The primary objectives of management of this land is to maintain a bio-diverse entity, and to show respect to all species, without being species specific and without favoring one over another.

Our
Vision

Our vision is to share a responsibility to conserve and preserve our natural places, and enhance appreciation and love for the land, water and air that we share. To spark curiosity, and joyfully share the quiet peace that comes from time and close attention to nature and our own human spirit. To link actions to hearts. To be a place to grow…for nature, for people, for community, for ideas, and for hope.

Our
Values

Stewardship – Pass it on. Considering what comes next in conservation and preservation that envisions a sustainable future for generations to come.
Educate – To cultivate curiosity and create opportunities for study, observation, research, awareness and lifelong learning.
Tranquility – Encouraging quietness, peace and harmony for enjoyment and health.
Respect – For the bigger picture that includes but is not limited to, land, water, air, farming, plants, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and artifacts.
Community - Sharing responsibility through connections and partnerships for our watershed and land, whether it’s in our backyards or farmlands, prairies or forests.
Passion – Excellence and enthusiasm in all we do, to the best of our ability. Asking ourselves - what is the next best thing?