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SUMMARY:SCAN Earth Day Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Earth Day event sponsored by Seniors for Climate Action Now! Featuring bird walk\, garden talk\, plant sale & film screening! \nAGENDA:  \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Join host Kevin Kavanaugh from South Coast Gardens  as he gives a talk about the importance of native species to birds\, bees\, and pollinators! \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Join Kathy Jones\, biologist and volunteer coordinator at Birds Canada as she takes guests on a slow birding walk of the grounds. \n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Film screening of the documentary film 2040. Award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Plant sale featuring native plants by Adam Timpf and South Coast Gardens.
URL:https://www.birdscanada.org/event/scan-earth-day-event
LOCATION:Birds Canada Headquarters\, 115 Front Road\, PO Box 160\, Port Rowan\, Ontario\, N0E 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Citizen Science,Conference,Documentary,Earth Day,Entertainment,Free,Gardening Demo,Guided Walks,In-person,Plant Sale,Presentation,Workshops & Training
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SUMMARY:Birdathon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 years of birding for conservation! \nWhat is the Birdathon? \nBirdathon is a fun\, all-ages event organized annually by Birds Canada\, where bird lovers of all skill levels come together to spot birds and raise funds for bird conservation across Canada. \nChoose-your-own-adventure: bird solo\, with family\, or as part of a team—all while making a difference for birds! \nWays to Participate \n\nBring a Friend on a Birding Adventure: Introduce bird-curious friends to your favourite patch or birding hotspot.\nHost a “Big Sit”: Invite friends and family to join you for a “big sit”; pick one spot and see how many species visit your location.\nWorkplace Challenge: Eco-friendly workplaces can participate by forming a company team and offering workplace incentives for funds raised.\n\nTake Flight \n\nSign Up: Register as an individual or with a team.\nPlan: Choose any day in May for your Birdathon adventure. Consider how you’ll participate.\nFundraise: Invite friends and family to support your efforts via email\, social media\, or word of mouth.\nGet Ready: Gather birding essentials for your Birdathon\, from binoculars to field guides and your favourite birding apps. If you need assistance\, Birds Canada is here to help.\nGo Birding: Spend the day spotting as many bird species as you can!\nShare Your Experience: Post your photos and stories on social media using @Birds.Canada or email birdathon@birdscanada.org.\n\n  \nStay tuned for details about this year’s event!
URL:https://www.birdscanada.org/event/birdathon
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Citizen Science,Free,In-person
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SUMMARY:Birds Canada 50th Birdathon Event
DESCRIPTION:Grab your binoculars and join one of the Birds Canada teams for Birds Canada’s Birdathon at Long Point! Your mission is to count as many bird species as possible and raise money for bird conservation. Birds Canada staff will guide you through the unique and beautiful bird life to be found in the area. Sign up today!
URL:https://www.birdscanada.org/event/birds-canada-50th-birdathon-event
LOCATION:Long Point Bird Observatory\, 15 Old Cut Boulevard\, Long Point\, Ontario\, N0E1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Citizen Science,Entertainment,In-person,Workshops & Training
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