Great Blue Heron Week June 2 - 13 on Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Each year since the Portland City Council adopted the Great Blue Heron in 1986 the region has celebrated efforts to ensure the heron remains an icon for integrating the built and natural environments. This year we also commemorate the launch of The Intertwine Alliance and the Alliance’s efforts to realize The Intertwine vision of creating a world class network of parks, trails and natural areas throughout the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan region.

Great Blue Heron, by Rick Brumble, photographed at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

The 24th Annual Great Blue Heron Week is an opportunity for us to take time to celebrate the past year’s successes as well as start working on future challenges.  It’s time to explore The Intertwine!  Get out in a kayak, on a bicycle or on foot to enjoy our greenspace heritage and to consider what remains to be done.  This is an invitation to come along on the numerous field trips and special events.  Celebrate the continued existence of this graceful bird and the natural world it represents.

Follow these links to see what is available to do and see during this wonderful celebration of the beautiful place we call home!

Great Blue Heron Week Calendar of Events

The Intertwine Alliance website

Map of The Intertwine