Blucher Park
Located in downtown Corpus Christi, Blucher Park, an urban jewel attracting both birds and birders from far and near, was deeded to the City of Corpus Christi in 1942 by the Blucher family as a nature park.
In 1990, the Audubon Outdoor Club secured a grant from Conoco Oil and began a rehabilitation project which began with the planting of native perennial shrubs and trees. Emilie Payne, a local environmental advocate, spearheaded this effort by digging up 373 native plants destined for destruction by local construction projects and transplanting them at Blucher Park.
Blucher Park is an internationally renowned birding site. A ‘migrant trap,’ birds flying to their breeding grounds in the spring or wintering grounds in the fall, find welcome respite on these lush grounds.
Dedicated AOC volunteers (“The Blucher Bunch”) meet most Monday’s at 4 pm to tend to the grounds. Volunteers are most welcome!
To assist with Blucher Park maintenance efforts, please contact Bibi Dalrymple at (361) 548-6371