Upcoming Events
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Paint Night
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 22
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: WBU Kanata - 420 Hazeldean Rd.
💲 Cost: $40 per person
🎨 Ages: 12+
Celebrate the beauty of summer by painting a Ruby-throated Hummingbird and cardinal flower, one of nature's most remarkable partnerships.
Often called flying jewels, hummingbirds are perfectly adapted to feed from the cardinal flower's deep, tubular blooms. As they sip nectar with their long beaks and specialized tongues, they help pollinate the brilliant red flowers, making each species an important part of the other's story.
No experience needed! Our talented local artist Emilie will guide you step by step in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You'll leave with a beautiful summer masterpiece and maybe a few new friends, too.
Each participant will receive:
🎨 All painting supplies included
🌺 Step-by-step instruction from Emilie
🍪 Light snacks and refreshments
🖼️ Your completed hummingbird masterpiece to take home
Spots are limited.
Let's celebrate summer with colour, creativity, and one of the most magical bird-and-flower relationships in nature.
August Bird Walks Coming Soon!
🐦 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our July bird walks!
We're currently planning our August bird walks and look forward to exploring Ottawa's parks and green spaces with you again soon.
Stay tuned! We'll announce our August schedule here, in our email newsletter, and on our social media channels as soon as registration opens.
Help Shape What’s Next
We’re planning more great things and want to hear from you.
What have you loved? What would you like to see more of?
From in-store events, to take-home kits, online fun, and bird walks, your feedback helps shape what’s next for our community events.
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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.