Leisure Guide Fall 2017 / Winter 2018

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FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE 23
Sharing Nature with
our Community
Come out and discover the tranquility
of this nature reserve, where the focus
is protection of this fragile wetland
ecosystem and the flora and fauna that
call this site home. Enjoy a walk and
watch for a variety of wildlife, including
one of the largest breeding colonies
of Pacific Great Blue Herons in B.C.
Hundreds of herons nest on site every
year from March to July, but herons
can be spotted fishing in the wetlands
throughout the year. There are no
admission fees to walk the site or to
visit the Rotary Interpretive Centre,
but donations are welcome to help
support the conservation of this undyked
floodplain habitat.
The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Society manages the programs and
services at this City of Chilliwack site,
which is located along the Vedder River
at the south end of Sumas Prairie Road in
Greendale.
Site Features
• Beautiful Rotary Interpretive Centre
• Blue Heron Gift Shop
• Unique Wetland Habitat
• Over 10km of walking trails
• Trail Guide for self guided walks on site
• Over 100 Pacific Great Blue Heron nests
• Three bird blinds
• Observation tower
• Outdoor amphitheatre, picnic
tables, and benches
• Washrooms
• Indoor Discovery Classroom and
Wildlife Art Centre
• Wheelchair accessible building
& trails
Fee for Service Programs
School Programs: Engaging
environmental education programs
for your class any time of the year. In
particular, check out our fall/winter salmon
program and book wildlife art alongside
one of our nature programs for an extra
special experience.
Homeschools: Homeschooling your
kids? Check out our amazing homeschool
programs which include both art and
environmental education and take place
throughout the school year.
Art Workshops: Keep an eye on our
website and Facebook page for a variety
of different children’s, family, and adult
wildlife art workshops.
Children’s Groups: Youth groups, day
camps, daycares can book an engaging
Fall or Winter field trip. Keep an eye
on our website and Facebook page for
upcoming Nature Child programs for ages
3 to 5.
Adult Groups: Let us show you around
and engage your members in learning
about the wetlands and wildlife.
Scouts & Guides: Let us design a fun
outdoor program.
Free Events
Keep an eye on our website and
Facebook page for free guided walks
and events.
Volunteer
Looking for volunteers to help with
special events, group programs,
gardening, computers, reception,
education and bird surveys. Email
for more
information.
Find us on Instagram @GBHNR
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Site Address: 5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack
Mailing: Box 512, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 7V5
T: 604.823.6603 E:
Hours of Operation
The site is open all year round
and volunteers keep the Rotary
Interpretive Centre open every day of
the year except for Christmas
Rotary Interpretive Centre
Feb 1, 2017 – Oct 31, 2017
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nov 1, 2017 – Jan 31, 2018
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Walking Trails and Site
Open 8am to dusk
NOTE: On rare occasions, Rotary
Interpretive Centre is closed due to
extreme weather or volunteer staff having
to cancel at the last minute.
Check out our website!
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Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve