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Helen Schuler Coulee CentreThe 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. Contact the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre by phone (403) 320-3064, fax (403)320-4275, e-mail hscc@city.lethbridge.ab.ca or mail 910 4th Ave. S Lethbridge AB. T1J 0P6 If you need any additional information to the above description please contact Shawna Cook, Nature Interpretation Coordinator, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre. (403)320-3064. |
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Updated August 7th, 2001 by AB |