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The Heron Reserve
Great Blue Heron is one of the most distinctive North
American birds. However, coastal herons do not migrate and depend
entirely on wetland habitat in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver
Island for their survival. The Coastal Great Blue Heron is considered
at risk and requires our significant conservation efforts to ensure
the long-term viability of its population.
It is fitting that the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve takes its
name from this bird, for on the south-western portion of the Reserve
is one of the largest heron nesting colonies in the Lower Mainland. With over
150 nests, the colony is active from March through July of
each year.
The
Rotary Interpretive Centre was funded and constructed by Rotary
Club of Chilliwack and is managed by the Great Blue Heron Nature
Reserve Society. Volunteers operate the interpretive centre all year
'round. Experienced staff provide interpretive programs for school
groups and other interested parties.
For more information, phone 604-823-6603, email
herons@shawbiz.ca
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