Events take flight April 2, check back then to join the Celebration!



Birding by Ear

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver

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

Birding with Me: Welcoming the 2SLGBTQ+ Community

Iona Beach Regional Park 900 Ferguson Rd, Richmond

Led by biologist Andrew Huang, this walk will introduce you to the birds found at Iona Beach Regional Park. See birds like Western sandpipers, Yellow-rumped warblers, and Red-winged blackbirds while meeting new people and sharing in the outdoors.

Free

World Migratory Bird Day Guided Outing at Burnaby Lake

Burnaby Lake Nature House 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby

Everyone is welcome to join the Burnaby Lake Park Association to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a guided outing at Burnaby Lake to see the migratory birds that stop off to rest and refuel before continuing north on the Pacific Flyway to their breeding grounds. The BLPA guides will share their knowledge and passion for birds while wandering the trails. We'll listen for calls and songs, enjoy discussion on topics such as bird habitat and plumage, and share tips. With spring migration in full swing, it is a great time to see both seasonal visitors and local year-round species.

Free

Bird Celebration Walk at Maplewood Flats with Joshua Brown

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver

Join us for a bird walk along the trails at Maplewood Flats with birder Joshua Brown to kick off the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!

$8 – $15

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Blackie Split

Blackie Spit Park 3136 McBride Avenue, Crescent Beach, Surrey

The variety of habitats at Blackie Spit will offer up a diversity of lovely birds. Family fun, bird displays, nest box building, eagle mask craft, and a special talk on the raptors around us. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars if you have them and a water bottle.

Free

Things with Wings – Weekend Nature Club

VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St, Vancouver

Children ages 5 – 10 can join us just before Bird Week to celebrate birds, bats, and insects! Grab your binoculars and get ready to hone your observation skills. Discover some of the winged creatures that fly in, around, and above the Garden, including what they eat and where they sleep, before creating a craft that might just take flight.

$42

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

Burnaby Blooms Festival

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Deer Lake Park 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby

Burnaby Blooms promotes the long-term sustainability and the ecological health of our community in a fun and creative environment. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for hours of fun at the City's favourite spring festival.

Free

GVBC Kickoff Keynote

West End Community Centre 870 Denman St, Vancouver

Join us for the launch of this year’s Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration! This keynote kicks off two weeks of events celebrating birds across Greater Vancouver.

Free
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