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Helen Schuler Coulee Centre

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.

Contact the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre by phone (403) 320-3064, fax (403)320-4275, e-mail hscc@lethbridge.ca or mail 910 4th Ave. S Lethbridge AB. T1J 0P6

If you need any additional information to the above description please contact Coreen Putman, Nature Interpretation Coordinator, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre. (403)320-3064.

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