How to support the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society

 

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Official Opening of "New" Trail & Bird Blind  Spring 2012
 
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Experience the Wetlands

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve is a 130-hectare site (325 acre) located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River.  Managed by the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society, the site is known for the breeding colony of Great Blue Herons as well as a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation. 

Site includes:

  • Beautiful Rotary Interpretive Centre

  • Observation tower

  • Bird blinds

  • Salmon spawning channels

  • 4 walking trails, covering about 9 km

  • Guide Trail for self guided walks on site

  • Wheelchair accessible building & trails

  • Gift Shop

  • Over 100 Great Blue Heron nests

  Hours of Operation

There are no admission fees to walk the site or to visit the Rotary Interpretive Centre.  

Walking Trails and Site    

               Dawn to dusk all year   (Site open Christmas Day)

Rotary Interpretive Centre Building

               Nov 1 - Jan 31    open daily 10 am to 3 pm  

               Feb 1 - Oct. 31    open daily 10 am to 4 pm (Building closed Dec 25th)

NOTE:  On rare occasions, Rotary Interpretive Centre is closed due to extreme weather or volunteer staff having to cancel at the last minute.

 

Trail Notices   All trails are open

Walkers with leashed dogs, cyclists and horses please use the centre trail and dykes only.  Please always watch for pedestrians! 

The Salwein Trail & the Heron Loop Trail and "New" Trail are pedestrian only

A "new " trail runs from behind the tower and loops through the forest back to the main trail, during heavy rain it may be wet at south end. ( approx 1 km) 

For directions to the Heron Reserve click on this link

 Pre-booked group, seniors and school interpretive tours are available, please see "School Programs".

 

Contact Us

 

Site Location:  5200 Sumas Prairie Road, Chilliwack, BC

Mailing Address:  Box 512, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 7V5
 

Phone:  604-823-6603
 

Email:  herons@shawbiz.ca
 

Web:  www.chilliwackblueheron.com

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Rotary Interpretive Centre and surrounding area is managed and staffed by volunteers. Exciting volunteer opportunities are available as interpretive guides, interpretive centre hosts, and Board Directors. 

Call 604-823-6603 for more information or visit our Volunteer section.

 

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