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Family Day: Great Backyard Bird Count

February 17 @ 10:00 am 12:30 pm

$10 $5 for children 12 years of age and younger

Join us with your friends or family as we contribute to the global Great Backyard Bird Count at Riverwood to help monitor and gather data on our local bird species! This bird count’s subject matter will be beginner-friendly and family-focused – all are welcome.

After the count, we’ll come together, enjoy hot chocolate and coffee, and share the number of species and rare finds that each group observed. The data we gather will be submitted through eBird.

Important Information

Dress for the weather. This is a rain, snow, or shine event unless severe weather is in the forecast. Consider bringing good winter boots, crampons/boot spikes, or a walking stick.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

No dogs permitted.

Difficulty Rating

Moderate. Dependent on the groups dynamic, we may explore areas of Riverwood that involve the hills on Yellow and Red trail systems.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds may only be processed if a registration is cancelled five or more business days before event day. Cancellations are subject to administrative fees. No refunds will be given for no-shows. For programs that have a registration fee of $19.99 per person or less, no refunds will be issued due to processing fees. If the program is cancelled due to weather, illness, or minimum registrations not reached, we will attempt to reschedule, or a full refund will be issued based on the circumstances of the cancellation.

About the Presenter

Stephanie Keeler is a passionate environmental educator with a degree in biology and geography from the University of Guelph. She spent several years immersing herself in the diverse flora and fauna of Algonquin Park’s forests and lakes as a Park Naturalist. Stephanie enjoys birding, camping, and native wildflower gardening. In her current role as the Community Program Coordinator at The Riverwood Conservancy, she strives to bridge city communities with the beauty and benefits of urban nature.

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