Birding with RAVEN!

Join RAVEN, Stanley Park Ecology, and Special Bird Services for an exciting birding adventure through Stanley Park. Led by RAVEN’s Board President, lawyer, and avid birder Jeffrey Nicholls, attendees will meet at the Stanley Park Nature House to connect with fellow nature-lovers, learn about RAVEN’s work, and hear more about our campaign with the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation before going out birding around Ch’ekxwa’7lech (Lost Lagoon).

The event runs from 10am to 12pm, beginning with an introduction from Jeffrey and RAVEN’s Campaigns Manager, Levin Chamberlain. This introduction will give some necessary context to the day’s activity, sharing how Indigenous-led stewardship has shaped the forests and ecosystems we all benefit from. You’ll learn why Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation’s legal challenge matters for the future of birds (and bird lovers like you), forests, and all living beings. 

Spring migration will be underway, and the birds we see on this day may even be traveling northwest, passing through, or nesting within Mowachaht-Muchalaht territory. Join us on May 3, 2026, to witness these small and large travelers in motion and to reflect on the interconnected landscapes we all depend on. 

It is free to attend, but we do ask that you register so we can better plan. Donations for this event will go to Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation’s legal challenge. Your gift will help to uphold their right to implement their own forestry management and sovereignty over their territory, ensuring that critical habitats remain intact for birds (and other creatures) to thrive for generations to come. 

Bring your binoculars (we’ll have a few extras), dress for the weather, and come ready to listen — to the land, the birds, and the ongoing story of Indigenous stewardship. This event will also provide you with an opportunity to learn how to properly identify birds in the birding community. Birding is a fun and great way to take part in citizen science; birders all over the world create lists of the birds they see and hear on verified birding apps, and some scientists rely on accurate data collection to keep track of bird species. Although you don't need to be a birder to attend this event, and there is no pressure to learn, the leaders of the event have enough expertise to teach you the first steps of making birding a passion that makes a real difference for the scientific community.

The Details:

When: May 3rd, 10 am - 12 pm

Where: Lost Lagoon, meet at the Stanley Park Nature House

Parking: Free on-street parking is occasionally available on Alberni and Chilco Street. Paid parking is available by the Stanley Park Tennis Courts and at the north end of Denman Street.

Dress for the weather! We will be outside for 2 hours, so bring layers in case it is windy, rainy, or chilly. Bring sunscreen and a hat in case the sun makes an appearance. 

Bring a full water bottle to keep yourself hydrated!

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