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Current Events

Check out the latest heron news and see our full list of events here!

Blue Heron Gift Shop

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Ongoing Events

Adopt-A-Nest

For that special someone who has everything, how about adopting a heron nest?  Adopt-A-Nest details are here.

Adopters can be found here.  Are you on the list?

 

Summer Programs and Events

for Adults and Children

 

Free Drop in Programs  

Wildlife Watch   

Tues. July 8    7 pm - 8:30 pm    Join us for a leisurely evening stroll as we look  for interesting plants, birds and wildlife.  

Pond Prowl 

Wed July 16   11 am - noon      A  one hour  family program exploring pond life.   

Parks Day 

Sat. July 19th     10 – 3 pm      Celebrate this national event and drop in to the nature reserve for many activities , walks and displays.

Pond Prowl

Wed Aug 20th     11 am - noon   A  one hour  family program exploring pond life   

Dates coming soon for .....

Beginners Birding   An introduction  to bird watching. 

Summer Programs for Children

Nature Nuts   

Kids can spend all day at the Heron Reserve and enjoy a variety of nature games, walks and art. Offered Tuesdays in July and August from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm     A different program offered each week!  Cost: $30 per child  per day , additional sibling $20.  Please pre-register at   the office. (Target age 6 -12)

Wildlife Art Explorer   

A three hour art workshop offered  Monday mornings in July and August from 9:30 am  - 12:30  pm   Cost:  $20 per child  per session , additional sibling $15.    Please pre-register at the office. A different project offered each week! (Target age 6 -12)

Wildlife Art - Air Brushing  For Kids    8 and up       

Airbrushing techniques for beginners  offered   Monday afternoons  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm   Cost: $30  per child per session.  All supplies included.     A different project offered each week!  Please pre-register at the office.

Wildlife Birthday

Book a birthday party at the Heron Reserve . Children will enjoy a two hour  party which will include nature based art  activities and games.   Bring your own snack to share at our picnic tables before or after the program.  Cost: $120  max 20 children .  A parent supervisor required. (Target age 6 -12)

Summer Wildlife Art Programs for Adults

Outdoor Sketching & Painting for Adults   Sat. July 12 or Sat Aug 9

Beginner’s wildlife drawing, sketching  & painting for adults . 9:00 am - 1:00 pm   Cost: $60 All supplies included     Please pre-register at the office.

Fur and Feathers    Sat. July 25

A  close up look at how to draw animals and birds.  9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $60  All supplies included     Please pre-register at the office.

Wildlife Art - Air Brushing   Sat July 19 or Sat Aug 16          

Airbrushing techniques for beginners   9:00 am - 1:00 pm   Cost: $60 All supplies included     Please pre-register at the office.