Wings of Spring: Renfrew Ravine Bird Parade & Survey

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

German Canadian Heritage Plaza | Vancouver, BC

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Celebrate Spring Bird Migration with Still Moon Arts! Wear bird costumes and observe both resident and migrant birds with your community!
About this Event

Join Still Moon for Wings of Spring, a vibrant celebration of bird migration in Renfrew Ravine!

This event blends community science with joyful creativity: a bird survey and a bird parade happening side by side. Whether you're an experienced birder or just bird-curious, you're invited to help observe and count birds as we move along the trail, all while celebrating in bird-inspired costumes and accessories.

Come dressed in your finest feathers and take part in this lively migration celebration! Still Moon will also provide bird costumes for folks to wear! We'll walk a 1.3 km route through the ravine over the course of a couple of hours. Please wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, and bring water.

At the end of our route, we'll have snacks and tea and have time to talk about our favourite birds and enjoy a (hopefully) beautiful spring day!

The event is led by Still Moon’s Stewardship Program Manager, Connelly Stirling, who is passionate about community stewardship and loves to share knowledge about birds, bugs, and plants!


Details
  • Date: Saturday, May 16th
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location: Renfrew Ravine Park | Meet at German Canadian Heritage Plaza on the northeast corner of E 29th & Atlin Street ()
  • Age: Open to ages 15+ (6+ with an adult)
  • Be prepared: Please wear sturdy, warm footwear, dress in layers, and wear rain gear if needed.
  • Please bring: A full water bottle and binoculars, if you have them. We will have a few extra pairs but not enough for everyone.



Getting There
  • German Canadian Heritage Plaza is a one minute walk from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station and bus loop.
  • Bus numbers #16, 29, 33 take you to 29th Avenue Station.
  • Limited street parking is available.
  • We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.



Accessibility
  • At this session, we will stick to the well-maintained paths in Renfrew Ravine Park. If you have any concerns or questions about accessibility, please email [email protected].
  • There is no washroom in the park, but washrooms are available at Slocan Hall, a 2-minute walk from where the tour will begin.


Land acknowledgement

This event and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.



About Still Moon Arts Society

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.



Thank you to our Funders & Partners

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Vancouver Parks Board, the Province of British Columbia, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Watershed Security Fund, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make Still Moon Arts' environmental stewardship programming possible. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated.

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German Canadian Heritage Plaza, 2851 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada

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