EXPERIENCE THE

GREAT BLUE HERON NATURE RESERVE

IN CHILLIWACK BC

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society

manages the programs and services on a 325 acre wetlands

located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River

The Reserve is known for the large breeding colony of

PACIFIC GREAT BLUE HERONS

nesting from March to July

The Reserve's network of FIVE SCENIC TRAILS (including boardwalks and benches) features :

Lookout Tower

Scenic Footbridge

Viewing Blinds + Lookout Points

The Reserve's Facilities + Resources include:

Outdoor Classroom

Classroom Annex

Arts + Crafts Room

Observation Deck

The Reserve offers a range of creative programs for :

Schools

Preschool

Homeschool

Group Programs + Activities

Workshops + Summer Camps

Open Year Round

10:00 am – 3:00 pm   Nov 1 – Jan 31
10:00 am – 4:00 pm   Feb 1 – Oct 31

Closed Dec 25th

TRAILS ARE OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR FROM 8:00am TO DUSK

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS, BIKES, AND HORSES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON MOST OF TRAILS WITHIN THE RESERVE. YOU ARE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE ROTARY TRAIL WITH YOUR ON LEASH DOG, BIKE, OR HORSE, BUT OTHER TRAILS ARE LIMITED TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AND NO DOGS.

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IN LIGHT OF COVID-19, PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY OUR DISPLAYS, ENGAGE WITH OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS, AND SHOP IN OUR WONDERFUL GIFT SHOP, KEEPING IN MIND THESE THINGS:

1. MANY OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ARE PART OF A VULNERABLE POPULATION. AS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION HAS CONFIRMED THAT FACE MASKS/COVERINGS ARE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING COVID-19 SPREAD, WE ARE ASKING THAT THOSE WHO COME INTO OUR BUILDING WEAR FACE COVERINGS. THIS CAN MEAN ANYTHING FROM A MEDICAL MASK TO A HANDKERCHIEF COVERING TO A FACE SHIELD. WE WILL RETURN THE FAVOUR!
2. WE WOULD LIKE ONLY ONE FAMILY GROUP/BUBBLE IN THE CENTRE AT A TIME, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE.
3. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS WITHIN 10 DAYS OF VISITING OR IF YOU HAVE TRAVELLED OUTSIDE OF CANADA WITHIN 14 DAYS OF VISITING.
4. PLEASE SANITIZE YOUR HANDS UPON ENTRY. MULTIPLE HAND SANITIZING STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
5. OUR GIFT SHOP IS FULLY OPEN, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU FOLLOW OUR NO TOUCH POLICY AND ASK A VOLUNTEER TO HELP WHILE SHOPPING.
6. THE WASHROOMS IN THE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THERE ARE OTHER, ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS ON SITE.
7. BE KIND, COURTEOUS, AND PATIENT. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!!

WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THESE CRAZY TIMES. OUR COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN CAN BE VIEWED HERE: GBHNRS COVID-19 Safety Plan 

CHECK OUT OUR FALL HOMESCHOOL OPTIONS AS WELL AS OUR ART AND YOGA OFFERINGS. WE WILL CONTINUE OFFERING PROGRAMS TO OUR COMMUNITY WITH MODIFICATIONS IN PLACE TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE

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Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?

• Call Camille: 604-823-6603
• email: HERONS →
• download our online form on this page: http://chilliwackblueheron.com/support-us/volunteer/