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Program: Backcountry Heron Hike
Park: The Rookery
Location: Lodge
Room: Great Blue Heron Lodge
Area: Lodge & Grounds
Reservation Deadline: 11/2/14
Date: 11/2/14
Meeting Days: Sun.
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: Free
# of people: 75
Openings: 29
Program Category: Explore Outdoors
Program Type: Exploration, Nature outings
Age Range: School Age and Up
Description: Head off trail to the site of a heron nesting colony while the herons winter down south. According to historic accounts, this rookery has existed at least 70-100 years in its present location. Participants should be prepared for a 1.5- to 2-mile hike to the nesting site, as well as wet, muddy conditions off trail.
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair / Stroller Accessible
Only beginning portion of hike on Interurban Trail and educational intro is accessible; the heron rookery site is not.
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