Northcrest Preserve

Covering over seven acres, on land originally part of the Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee Nations, Northcrest Club is a 501(C)(7) providing enjoyment for its members while recognizing its place in the local ecosystem. As we enjoy our sports, picnics, swimming and special moments at the club, we also serve as stewards to our incredibly small part of the planet. We recognize the presence of several other important species living in and around the space we refer to as “the club.”

Please be mindful in your interactions with all living things and feel free to share your photos and videos for consideration on this site. All photos on this site were taken by Northcrest residents, in Northcrest and of Northcrest species.

Wherever possible, we have included not only common and Latin names, but the original name each species was called for many hundreds of years by Muscogee peoples.

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ANIMALS | PLANTS | FUNGI

The initial focus of this page is on animals, plants and fungi. However, if you have specific local insight or photography to share regarding protista or monera kingdoms in action, it would be most welcome.

Animals

Perhaps because we are a part of it, the animal kingdom is often the most visible and inspiring to humans. We are fortunate to have many thriving populations of animals in Northcrest. Yet, the continued existence of many species we see in our neighborhood is threatened by habitat destruction, environmental changes and interaction with humans.

Plants

There are about 380,000 known species of plants on our planet. While they still work to understand them and their importance to the survival of all ecosystems, humans most definitely understand their existence is directly tied to the plants they eat and the plants and trees that produce a substantial proportion of the world’s breathable air.

Fungi

Arguably some of the most mysterious of organisms on the planet, fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems and therefor critical to all life. With more than 90% of fungi species still unknown to science, most humans have limited knowledge of their importance beyond their usage as a topping on pizza.