The Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration is a two-week series of exciting events from May 9–25 that invites everyone to explore the amazing world of birds.

Enjoy bird-themed walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities hosted by passionate community groups throughout the Lower Mainland. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or a curious beginner, this is your chance to connect with nature, learn about local bird species, and celebrate birds as vital indicators of environmental health.

Find an event that suits you

Kids and Families

For Beginners

For Seasoned Birders

In Person

Online

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Events are currently being planned, check back soon to join the excitement!

Bird Photography Essentials

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Located on the Pacific Flyway migratory route, the Vancouver area attracts millions of migratory birds yearly. With such [...]

Interested in learning how to identify and support birds in your backyard? Want to know more about bird [...]

Bird walk: Family Friendly walk

May 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Rain or shine Queen Elizabeth Park is always a great location for spotting local birds. Bring your binoculars! [...]

Our participants are having a great time!

I really appreciated the different ways your speakers combined their love of birds and the environment with art, with engaging children, with noticing and playing, with language. It was inspiring.

Participant, Inspired by Birds Panel

I have already identified 4 new ( to me ) birds based on the educator’s talk. I really appreciated that the birds mentioned were local and in the area now. The descriptions of the song stayed with me and meant that I recognized them when out in the forest and could confirm them with the bird net app.

Participant, Migratory Bird Songs Webinar

I must tell you how pleased I am with all that I’m learning from the online education events. It feels so satisfying learning more about the beauteous nature around us. Not just learning but also coming to understand them better, their personalities, characteristics, habitats, etc..

Participant, Birds of a Feather Walk

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Partners

The Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration is brought to you by the following partners

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