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|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
The Joy of Birding (intermediate)
Event Information
Date & Time:
March 23, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Nature Sanctuaries
Types:
Courses and Programs, Outdoor Adventure
Length:
1 to 2 Hours
Admission:
Pre-Registration Required, Ticketed Event
Event Description
Have you already been out exploring birds in the field but would like to learn more about the identification nuances between similar species? Are you interested in delving deeper into understanding bird behaviour, adaptations, and migration? If these questions ring true for you, then “The Joy of Birding” is the program for you!
- Fee: $20 + HST & $2 Service Fee (Members 10% off)
- Registration Closes: 3 days prior
- More dates available!
Registration opens: Wednesday November 6, 11 a.m.
Join other birders as we together explore the use of field marks, behaviour, taxonomy, timing, calls, songs, and habitat preferences to identify species in the field. To provide you with a high quality experience, each session is kept to a small group size of 12 registrants. Sessions take place in a variety of habitats on RBG lands, including the Arboretum, Hendrie Valley, Princess Point, or Rock Chapel. Participants will be notified of the next program’s location via email at least 48 hours prior to each program date. 2-3 hours long, for more experienced birders.
Looking for a beginner program? Try “Let’s Go Birding!“
All Winter Dates
Each date requires separate registration. Use the links above to register for any upcoming program.
- Friday December 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (instructor: Catherine Manschot)
- Tuesday January 7, 6 to 9 a.m. (instructor: Catherine Manschot) – early morning
- Saturday February 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (instructor: Heather Hosten)
- Wednesday March 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (instructor: Catherine Manschot)
- Sunday March 23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (instructor: Heather Hosten)
To prepare for your birding session, please consider the following:
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, close-toed shoes.
- We will be hiking slowly for a few kilometers over the course of 2-3 hours.
- Please bring a water bottle, and snacks in case you get hungry.
- Binoculars are a must, but if you don’t have a good pair, we can lend you a pair for the outing.
- Although we love animals, please leave your pets at home.
- To protect our natural ecosystems, we ask you to stay on the trails and refrain from feeding the wildlife.
Instructor: Heather Hosten
Instructor Bio
Heather Hosten started birding with the RBG’s birding program in 2018. She liked it so much that she joined the RBG as a volunteer and is now excited to be leading birding walks. She enjoys birding with friends and has volunteered with a local bird banding station. When she is not birding, Heather works as a speech language pathologist and enjoys gardening and needlework.
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Tips for Registering
- Pre-Registration is required for all RBG Courses & Workshops
- Member discounts: Current RBG Members automatically receive any indicated discounts when logged in to their RBG account using the email address associated with the membership. Learn more about RBG’s new CRM.
