CANCELLED: Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2024 (First Session)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ON A NEW DATE
The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) is a fun winter birdwatching event based on the traditional Christmas Bird Count. Participants build bird identification and monitoring skills while contributing to a real Community Science initiative! The goal is to promote nature appreciation, ecological literacy, and environmental stewardship in the next generation of naturalists.
Bird Studies Canada has been the proud Canadian partner in the Christmas Bird Counts for Kids program since 2010.
The rare Charitable Research Reserve is hosting our sixth Christmas Bird Count for Kids on Saturday, January 13th. This is a family event, where parents/guardians learn alongside their kids.
Location: rare ECO Centre, 768 Blair Rd
Date: Saturday, January 13th, 2024
Time: 10AM to 11:45
This is an outdoor event. Dress warmly and be prepared to spend approximately 2 hours outside. The event is free, but registration is required. Binoculars and field guides will be provided to those who do not have their own. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided.
(Cardinal image by Norm Lightfoot; Outdoors image by Michelle MacMillan)
