Georgia Audubon recognizes
Big Canoe as a nature preserve.
Guests and residents are strongly advised to review Big Canoe Wildlife guidelines.
Dr. Robert B. Platt
Big Canoe’s rich environmental heritage owes much to the work of Dr. Robert B. Platt. Recruited by Big Canoe’s original developer, Tom Cousins, in the early 1970’s, Dr. Platt came to live in Big Canoe for almost twenty years. He served as Ecologist on Mr. Cousins’ staff, and it was his vision that this community be developed to permit residents to live in harmony with nature.
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Bear Safety
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IT'S OUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILTY
The black bear is a long-time resident of Big Canoe and one of our most prevalent forms of wildlife. As Big Canoe continues to develop and encroach on wildlife habitat, the need for people and bears to coexist safely increases. Whether you are hiking or strolling through the neighborhoods, you may encounter a black bear. Black bears are most active from mid-March to November, but remain active during the winter months if non-natural foods are available.
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Showcase
Two of Dr. Platt’s enduring legacies can still be appreciated today.
Robert B. Platt Museum
The first is the Robert B. Platt Museum, which is located on the second floor of the Big Canoe Lodge on Lake Sconti. There you will find display cases featuring many animals and plants native to Big Canoe, including a rarely seen bobcat, an elusive coyote, and a beautiful family of wild turkeys.
Robert B. Platt Native Plant Botanical Garden
The second is the Robert B. Platt Native Plant Botanical Garden, which is part of the Meditation Park that also includes the Scout Hut, the Big Canoe Chapel Cemetery, and the Terraces Amphitheater. Here you’ll find a beautiful natural spring and reflection pool, a half-mile Nature Trail, and a genuine log cabin that was occupied by a family in Cherokee County back in 1840!
