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A Walk Through Namesake and Nature: Visiting Bob Heirman Wildlife Park

About 20 years ago, I searched online for my son's name — Bob Heirman — and discovered something remarkable: a man by the same name, living in Washington State, who had a wildlife park named after him. That discovery led me to reach out and connect with the real Bob Heirman.

A decade later, while traveling through the area, we met him in person. He was warm, generous, and deeply passionate about the land he helped protect. It was a meaningful meeting that I’ll never forget.

This video captures a walk I recently took through the Bob Heirman Wildlife Park at Thomas’ Eddy, a beautiful and quiet nature preserve near Snohomish, Washington — the very place named after the man I once connected with through a simple Google search.

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📍 Location: 14913 Connelly Rd, Snohomish, WA
🕒 Open: Daily from 7:00 AM to about 20 minutes after sunset
🚫 Dogs: Not allowed — to protect wildlife
🚗 Parking: Free (limited spaces)
🚻 Facilities: Porta-toilet, picnic tables

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🌿 What to Expect

A peaceful 3-mile (5 km) flat trail through meadows, forest, wetlands and riverside

Birdwatching: trumpeter swans, herons, osprey, songbirds

Fishing access on the Snohomish River (steelhead & salmon)

Seasonal waterfalls, restoration areas, and quiet picnic spots

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👤 Who Was Bob Heirman?
Bob Heirman (1934–2017) was a beloved conservationist, angler, poet, and local historian. He played a pivotal role in preserving Thomas’ Eddy, once threatened by gravel mining. His work — alongside the Tulalip Tribes and other partners — helped protect this ecosystem for generations to come.

The park was renamed in his honor, a lasting tribute to his tireless advocacy for wildlife, rivers, and public access to wild places. Meeting him in person gave me a glimpse into his deep love for this land.

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📸 I hope this video gives you a sense of the beauty and spirit of the place — and the man behind its name.

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Years ago, a name led me to a place — and to a man I would never forget.
Today, I returned for a quiet walk, camera in hand.
📍Bob Heirman Wildlife Park, WA
🎥    • A Walk Through Stillness: Bob Heirman Wild...  

00:00 Introduction
00:59 The Walk in the Park
02:37 The history of the Park
03:41 Who’s Bob Heirman?