Helen Schuler Nature Centre
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smartee
N 49° 41.963 W 112° 51.618
12U E 365852 N 5506868
This is an urban nature centre delivering diverse and dynamic nature interpretive programs in our community through a team of volunteers, staff, and partners.
Waymark Code: WM6BXR
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/10/2009
Views: 7
The Helen Schuler Coulee Centre is surrounded by the 196 acre Lethbridge Nature Reserve. In the Nature Reserve, the floodplain of the Oldman River supports a lush cottonwood forest. The forest is home to porcupines, deer, Great Horned Owls and a multitude of songbirds. In contrast, Prickly Pear Cactus and other desert-like plants grow on the dry coulee slopes. Across the river, the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands offers excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Here visitors can watch Painted Turtles, Beaver and a variety of water birds.
Interpretive programs, hands-on exhibits and self-guided nature trails encourage visitors to experience and learn about Lethbridge's diverse natural ecosystems. Knowledgeable staff and volunteer naturalists are on hand to provide natural history information. Open Year Round - call for seasonal hours.
Open Year Round?: yes
Interpretive Programs?: yes
Live Animal Displays: no
Hours: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.