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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 19^th 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.