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Colony Updates
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Colony Updates

Marla Master – April 26, 2019
As of April 25, 2019, all is quiet these days at the Commodore Park Heron Colony. The noisy business of building or rebuilding nests,...
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Pop-up events

Marla Master – April 3, 2019
Save the date!   April 7 and April 14 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Commodore Park. We’re partnering with Seattle Urban Nature...
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The 2019 Heron Season Begins
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The 2019 Heron Season Begins

Marla Master – February 5, 2019
As of mid-December, herons are slowly returning to the Ballard Locks, perched in their favorite deodar cedar tree. It is typically in February that...
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2nd Saturday Work Party • Dec 8 • 9:30am-1:30pm
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2nd Saturday Work Party • Dec 8 • 9:30am-1:30pm

Marla Master – December 7, 2018
Volunteer with Heron Habitat Helpers as we continue restoring forested habitat in Kiwanis Ravine. Come for the whole time, or an hour or two....
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Heron Chick Birthday Celebration
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Heron Chick Birthday Celebration

Marla Master – May 25, 2018
It’s our favorite party of the year! Join us on Saturday June 9th from 10am - 1pm at Commodore Park (in between the Train...
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Wildlife in the City Week – April 15-21, 2018
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Wildlife in the City Week – April 15-21, 2018

Marla Master – March 25, 2018
Heron Habitat Helpers is proud to be part of Wildlife in the City Week! Join us on Saturday April 21 to learn more about...
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Get Involved – You Can Make A Difference!

Marla Master – October 24, 2017
Whether you have an hour a month — or an hour a week — consider using your skills to impact your community and natural...
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Donna Kostka
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Donna Kostka

Marla Master – June 19, 2017
  It is with with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Donna Kostka, passed away on June 14, 2017, following a...
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Seattle is an Urban Bird Treaty City!
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Seattle is an Urban Bird Treaty City!

Marla Master – May 23, 2017
Seattle is officially an Urban Bird Treaty City! HHH is so proud to have been part of the dynamic team working together to conserve...
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Celebrate our 16th Anniversary on Sunday April 30!
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Celebrate our 16th Anniversary on Sunday April 30!

Marla Master – April 7, 2017
Please join us on Sunday April 30 to meet and mingle with HHHers past, present, and future! 12:00 – 1:30 pm at Commodore Park   3330...
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Male Herons Begin the Breeding Season
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Male Herons Begin the Breeding Season

Debbie Jacobsen – January 28, 2017
Hunched like fishermen gathered outside on a wintry day, six great blue herons recently stood on the abandoned fuel dock east of Commodore Park...
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2017 Heron Homecoming
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2017 Heron Homecoming

Marla Master – January 26, 2017
The herons are returning to their colony at Commodore Park! They began arriving at the end of December 2016, gathering near the locks for...
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Volunteer with Heron Habitat Helpers on Green Seattle Day  –  Saturday November 12
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Volunteer with Heron Habitat Helpers on Green Seattle Day – Saturday November 12

Marla Master – November 1, 2016
Green Seattle Day is the biggest party of the year - join hundreds of volunteers planting thousands of plants in parks throughout The Emerald City. All community...
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June 25 – the last HHH viewing event of the season!
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June 25 – the last HHH viewing event of the season!

Marla Master – June 20, 2016
The heron chicks are growing - almost the same size as their parents. The nests are crowded and noisy, as the "teens" strut their stuff and...
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Daily Life of the Commodore Park Herons
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Daily Life of the Commodore Park Herons

Marla Master – May 17, 2016
As of May 15, thirty-six chicks have hatched! Some chicks look large and are already flapping their wings, and in other nests eggs are still...
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Saturday April 30 – Heron Chick Party!
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Saturday April 30 – Heron Chick Party!

Marla Master – April 15, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Join us for our second annual heron chick birthday party! We’re celebrating the birth of...
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April 2 and April 30 Spring Viewing Events
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April 2 and April 30 Spring Viewing Events

Marla Master – March 21, 2016
This spring we will hosting 2 viewing events! We will have telescopes setup and our HHH naturalists on hand. The events are free and...
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Give the Gift of an HHH Membership
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Give the Gift of an HHH Membership

Marla Master – December 4, 2015
Please consider a year-end donation to Heron Habitat Helpers - or become a member! Both are 100% tax deductible. Your partnership makes our work...
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Heron Nests Survive Recent Wind Storm

Debbie Jacobsen – November 24, 2015
On November 18, 2015, a major wind and rain storm slammed into much of Washington state, including Commodore Park in Seattle.  No herons were home...
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A New Look!
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A New Look!

Marla Master – November 23, 2015
We are so proud and excited to launch our new Heron Habitat Helpers (HHH) website. A huge thank you to Kim Halvorson at halvorsonmedia.com...
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