SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to failing infrastructure under the Centre Trail Bridge, the bridge has been completely blocked off from public access until the bridge can fully be assessed and hopefully deemed safe in the near future. Our heron colony loop is now open - connecting our Interpretive Centre and the Vedder Rotary Trail. Our Interpretive Centre and Gift Shop is open daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Thank you for your patience!
The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society manages 325 acres of forests and wetlands located on the only un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River. The Nature Reserve is known for the large breeding colony of Pacific Great Blue Heron nesting onsite from March to July. The site also offers notable bird watching opportunities and salmon spawning streams which come alive in the late fall with Chum, Coho, and Pink salmon. Come visit the Nature Reserve and experience the five scenic trails, including boardwalks, benches, a lookout tower, scenic footbridges, viewing blinds and lookout points.
Our goal is to educate and inspire people of all ages to understand, protect and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats through engaging and interactive environmental awareness programs. We offer school programs, preschool programs, home school programs, group programs, as well as camps, community workshops and a variety of other events. Our environmental programs are delivered by our knowledgeable environmental educators and our wildlife art classes are delivered by engaging local artists.
