This is usually the weekend that the BLPA hosts its annual Holiday Open House as well as support Metro Vancouver Regional Park Interpreters with the Christmas Bird Count for Kids. However, due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be an official event hosted at Burnaby Lake Regional Park this year. We hope that we will be able to host an Open House event in the new year.
But great news! Our friends at Birds Canada, have provided several resources so you can still do your own Bird Count with your household bubble according to the BC Provincial Health Officer orders. It’s a great way to enjoy and explore nature in the winter. Whether you are an experienced or novice birder, you can join in by tallying birds at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, a neighbourhood field or in your very own backyard or from your patio.
Find out how here.
Remember to have fun, stay safe, and if you post on social, tag us at #burnabylakepark, @burnabylakepark and #cbc4kids #BirdsCanada. We would love to see how much fun you get up to and your favourite memories of your count!
The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (#CBC4Kids) is a fun winter bird watching event based on the traditional Christmas Bird Count.
The goal is to connect youth and their families with the natural world. Participants build bird identification and monitoring skills while contributing to real Citizen Science through eBird Canada.
Metro Vancouver Park Interpreters will instruct on proper binoculars use and how to use a field guide to identify and report findings during this winter bird count. Learn basic birding skills and enjoy the BLPA’s Open House afterward. A delightful Christmas tradition.
Presented with Burnaby Lake Park Association.
Ages 8-14
Registration required. Click here to register Christmas Bird Count at Burnaby Lake. Barcode 7860 or call 604-432-6359
Ages: 8 – 14
Cost: Free
Learn basic birding skills. Use binoculars and a field guide to identify and report findings during this winter bird count. Must be accompanied by adult. Please dress for the weather – you’ll be outside after a short classroom session. Bring your own binoculars and guidebooks if you have them. Space is limited to 22 kids and registration is required.
Stay and enjoy the Burnaby Lake Park Association Open House afterwards.
Click here to register Christmas Bird Count at Burnaby Lake. Barcode 7477.
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