The Urban Nestwork
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wild About Vancouver Festival
April 16th - April 22nd
The Wild About Vancouver Festival is all about getting people outside to appreciate and enjoy nature, the outdoors, and the environment. The events are free and involve experiences or learning. This year Wild About Vancouver has events across the city from April 16 - 22 and the events can be found at their website at http://www.wildaboutvancouver.com/
Nestbox Building Workshop
Saturday - April 16, 2016 @ 1pm-4pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House
The Urban Nestwork invites community members to build a birdhouse out of upcycled wood to increase the availability of habitat for native birds whose populations are in decline.
We will educate participants about the native bird species they have built the nest box for, how to create a bird friendly environment at home, and instruct participants on building and installing the birdhouse as well as directions to more resources. The event is FREE of charge.
RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nest-box-building-workshop-tickets-24059476542
The Urban Nestwork Bird Experience
Sunday - April 17, 2016 @ 2pm-4pm
Jericho Beach
Come and join the Urban Nestwork for an afternoon of experiential bird-watching activities, in and around Jericho Beach! This is not your traditional birding tour, but rather a chance to develop greater awareness of our wildlife neighbours while having fun and being creative.
Following the activity there will be a group dialogue, during which participants can share and reflect on their experience. We will work on our bird ID skills (how to ID both through appearance and sound) and share knowledge about how to make our everyday lives more bird-aware and friendly.
Why this format? We are curious about the “rewilding of the self”, and how we can hone our ability to engage meaningfully, respectfully and reciprocally with the species and spaces around us.
Co-facilitated by Lanie Fung, Anna Kraulis, Nathan Ross and Azlan Nur-Saidy of the Urban Nestwork.
Be sure to bring appropriate footwear, water and raingear (if applicable). All are welcome, but please note that this event will require a moderate degree of physical activity and travel through uneven terrain.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet us @ Jericho Beach Concession stand at 2pm
This event is FREE, but please RSVP via eventbrite to let us know you're coming!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-urban-nestwork-bird-experience-tickets-24213803137
PAST EVENTS
Vancouver Bird Week 2016 Finale!
May 14th - 7pm
Alice McKay Room - Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
Vancouver Bird Week has come and gone but there is one last hurrah for all things birds happening on Saturday May 14th. Come out and meet some of the Bird Week Partner Groups, learn about birds and gardens, enjoy a presentation and even a book launch!
The Urban Nestwork will be set up and giving out discount order coupons for our DIY nest box kits.
Copely Orchard Community Event
Date TBD
Copely Orchard, East Vancouver
This community festival will bring together local artists, musicians and community groups for an afternoon of fun activities, performances and workshops.
Stay tuned for more information!