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
Free Community Events Are Back!!!
Sounds Of Summer Twilight Community Walks
Join Registered Professional Forester, Debora Soutar, for this special Community Walking Tour. In the quiet of the Twilight, we will listen for the evening creatures who call The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve home. The familiar becomes adventurous as the sun goes down and the moon comes up! *Please bring insect repellant and a flashlight*
This event is FREE, however, we are still following Covid-19 Safety Precautions and are, therefore, limiting numbers for each time slot through a registration process.
Click Here to Register for Sunday, August 22nd from 8:00pm-9:00pm:
Click Here to Register for Wednesday, August 25th from 7:30pm-8:30pm:
What Curious, Engaged, and FUN Groups of Campers these past 4 Weeks!!
Please follow us on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/GBHNR for Photos and More!
Great News!
A Few More Dates Have Opened Up for Some of our most popular Camps!
OUR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AND GIFT SHOP IS NOW OPEN DAILY 10am-4pm!!! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK INTO OUR CENTRE. FOR NOW, THESE COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS STILL APPLY:
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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.
- MASKS ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY IN INDOOR SPACES, BUT ARE RECOMMENDED.
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PLEASE SANITIZE YOUR HANDS UPON ENTRY. MULTIPLE HAND SANITIZING STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE..
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BE KIND, COURTEOUS, AND PATIENT. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!!
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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WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. OUR COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN CAN BE VIEWED HERE: GBHNRS COVID-19 Safety Plan
Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?
Are you an avid birder? Do you have a background in education? Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and socialize, while being a steward for wetland habitat and serving your community?
We offer many volunteer opportunities including interpretive centre receptionist, gardener, and environmental educator assistant.
- Call Camille: 604-823-6603
- email: HERONS →
- download our online form on this page: http://chilliwackblueheron.com/support-us/volunteer/
Lots To Explore and Fun For The Whole Family!
Get out and explore nature! Check out our site trails to view a map, and plan your next visit today!
- Observation Tower
- 3 Bird Blinds
- Salmon Channels
- Trails & Bridges
- Gift Shop
- Discovery Classrooms
- Visitor & School Programs
Programs and Free Events
Make sure to check out our upcoming programs, and free events happening soon