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Birding by Ear

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, Canada

Is that a Swainson’s Thrush or an American Robin? Join Hana Hermanek, bird biologist, for a visit to Lynn Canyon’s forests! You’ll learn how to recognize common resident and migratory birds by ear.

$11.50

Stanley Park Ecology Society Monthly Bird Count

Stanley Park

Join SPES on our monthly Bird Count to support the collection of baseline data to monitor the local bird biodiversity in Stanley Park. The checklists will also be submitted to eBird as part of Global Big Day. Alongside the SPES Team Leader and other volunteers, you’ll improve your bird identification and bird watching skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Free

Birding for Beginners: Family Walk

Colony Farm Regional Park Port Coquitlam

Enjoy a beautiful walk in nature and learn the basics of birding at Colony Farm Regional Park. No experience required!

Free

Endangered BC Birds: Talk and Walk

VanDusen Guides Classroom 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, Canada

Rémi Torrenta of Birds Canada delivers this in-person 'birdinar'. You will discover some of the most endangered, secretive and fascinating bird species that we strive to better understand, and that breed right here in British Columbia.

$20

Backyard Birds: Beyond the Basics

VanDusen Guides Classroom 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, Canada

The number of folks deriving pleasure from watching birds in their yards is increasing exponentially, and with it, the desire to know more about these incredible creatures. With at least three decades of experience in teaching ornithology, feeding and writing about backyard bird biology, Dr. David M. Bird will provide answers for new and aspiring backyard bird enthusiasts.

$20

Build your Own Bird House

VanDusen Guides Classroom 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, Canada

Join us for this family-friendly, hands-on workshop for children 6 and up and their parents/adult caregivers. Workshop attendees will construct their very own chickadee nesting box to help support wild bird habitat in your own backyard. All materials (and safety equipment) are supplied.

$20

Birding with Me: Welcoming Women and Femmes

Queen Elizabeth Park 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Led by species-at-risk biologist Kimberly Dohms, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Queen Elizabeth Park, territory of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ, Skwxwú7mesh-ulh, S’ólh, and šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ Peoples. See birds like Anna’s hummingbirds, northern flickers, and red-breasted nuthatches while meeting new people and sharing in the outdoors.

Free

Birds of a Feather: Bird Celebration!

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join birder Frank Lin for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species.

Free

Hummingbird Talk

Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, Canada

Discover the different types of hummingbirds in BC and find out how to turn a garden into an oasis for [...]

Free

Birding for Beginners: Family Walk

Colony Farm Regional Park Port Coquitlam

Enjoy a beautiful walk in nature and learn the basics of birding at Colony Farm Regional Park. No experience required! Please register the total number of people coming with you, including children.

Free

The Herons are Here – Colony Tour

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

Did you know that every spring, Pacific great blue herons take to over 100 nests to raise their young? And [...]

Free

Tree Swallow Nest Box Building with Vancouver Tool Library

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

Join SPES and Vancouver Tool Library for a hands-on birdhouse-building event on World Migratory Bird Day! Learn about the design [...]

$30

Birding for Beginners – Musqueam Park

Musqueam Park 4000 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join this small group for a fun relaxed morning of birding in the Musqueam Park area of Southlands. This trip [...]

Free

Piper Spit Bird Count

Burnaby Lake Regional Park Piper Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your [...]

Free

Big Sit at Lost Lagoon

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

Join us for a bird count at Lost Lagoon where, with your help, we will try to count as many [...]

Free

Feather-fest – Treetop Tales

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, Canada

This week, it’s the Vancouver Bird Celebration! Hear stories all about our feathered friends and what makes them special in [...]

Free

Beginner Bird Walk at Jericho Beach Park

Jericho Beach Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join this group for a fun relaxed morning of birding at Jericho Beach Park. This family-friendly walk will be geared [...]

Free

Bird and insect walk on the BC Bird Trail (Iona Beach)

Iona Beach Regional Park 900 Ferguson Rd, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

"Practice the identification of birds that feed on aerial insects, and learn more about ways to monitor insects and birds [...]

Free

UBC Biodiversity Days – Family Nature Walk

UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Connect with plants, pollinators and trees through a self-guided adventure in the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden! This children-oriented biodiversity adventure [...]

$23

Birds and Brews

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

Join us for Birds and Brews: a guided bird walk around Lost Lagoon and the Heron Colony ending with brews at Stanley Park Brewing.

$18

Tiny Feathered Travellers

Secret Headquarters 1398 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

It's migration season! The trees in our neighborhoods are getting more colorful and filled with the sweet songs of birds [...]

$35

Felting Nature: Bird Celebration

Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, Canada

Come hang out and needle felt a simple black-capped chickadee! By taking wool, a needle, and a bit of patience, [...]

$46

A Visit with O.W.L.

VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, Canada

This is your chance for a meet and greet with some of nature's most beautiful birds, offered through the Orphaned [...]

$10

Budding Birders – Treetop Tales

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, Canada

Do you love looking for birds? Then you might be a birder! Hear stories about different kinds of birds and [...]

Free

Wingspan Tournament

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

As the Vancouver Bird Celebration nears its end, let’s combine our board game minds with our bird-y hearts! Join Birds [...]

Free

Investigation: Migration!

Fraser River Discovery Centre 788 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, Canada

Taking place on the last Saturday of each month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared toward families. [...]

$8

Nature Trivia at Surrey Bend Regional Park

Surrey Bend Regional Park 17775 104 Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada

A day of fun at the park! Nature trivia and nature scavenger hunts with, of course, birds. Bring your family, [...]

Free

Birds of a Feather: Bird Celebration

Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon 712 Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, Canada

As the Vancouver Bird Celebration comes to an end, let’s stretch our late spring wings on this excursion! Discover the [...]

Free
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