📅 Register Now: Upcoming Events
Spots can fill up quickly. Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
🦉 Owls in Ottawa! (In-store Presentation)
Guest speaker: Al Caughey — retired teacher, avid birder & photographer.
Discover the owl species found in our region and learn how to identify them by sight and sound. Enjoy engaging stories, stunning local photography, and tips for respectful, responsible birdwatching.
📅 Thursday March 12
🕡 6:30 pm (doors open 6:15)
📍 WBU Kanata – 420 Hazeldean Rd.
Also streamed on Facebook Live
🐦 March Break Birding Kits
Pick yours up March 14–22 (Kanata & Ottawa)
Get ready for feathered fun! Our kits are packed with everything you need for a family-friendly birding adventure.
- Trail suggestions to explore Ottawa’s best birding spots
- Bird Bingo sheet (perfect for kids)
- Bird ID card for quick spotting
- Treats for your feathered friends
- Surprise goodies to make your adventures extra special
How it works: Drop by either store anytime between March 14–22 to grab your kit and start exploring!
🌟 March Break Special Guests (Kanata Store)
Friday, March 20 • 11 am – 4 pm
Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre — meet their new ambassador bird, Kato the American Kestrel! Learn about the Centre and dissect an owl pellet.
Saturday, March 21 • 10 am – 4 pm
Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue — learn about local mammals during nesting season, how wildlife rehab works, and how you can support their vital work. Enter to win a furry-friend themed gift basket from WBU.
🎨 Spring Paint Night (Kanata)
Tuesday, March 31 • 6:00–8:00 pm • $50 per person
Celebrate longer days and birdsong by painting the sign of spring: the American Robin perched among fresh buds and blossoms. No experience needed — local artist Emilie will guide you step-by-step in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
- Location: WBU Kanata (420 Hazeldean Rd.)
- Ages: 12+
- All supplies included
- Light snacks & refreshments provided
Spots are limited. Sign up now and we’ll confirm attendance with payment in mid-March. If demand is high, we’ll add a second night!
Watch: Outwit, Outplay & Outlast Winter
How do birds survive the harsh winter? In this recorded in-store presentation from our Kanata location, Survivor fan Patty shares the real-life strategies backyard birds use to outwit, outplay, and outlast the cold.
- Learn the clever adaptations birds use in winter
- Fun Survivor-style comparisons (alliances, strategists, “hidden immunity idols”)
- Practical feeding tips for the cold, winter months
Prefer watching on YouTube? Open the video.
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🐦 Interested in Partnering With Us?
We love collaborating with people who share our passion for birds, nature, and lifelong learning.
If you have an idea for a presentation, workshop, walk, or creative project that would resonate with our birding community, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at [email protected] with a brief description of your idea and how it might fit our community.