2025 Annual Report
For over 30 years, the LSLBO has strived to learn more about the migratory and breeding bird populations at Lesser Slave Lake. Even though it seems like winter will never end this season, we are already spotting some of our early migrant species arriving in the area. Spring Migration Monitoring will begin in mid to last April depending on weather condition. Wish us luck!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Supporting our station as a volunteer is an invaluable contribution to our programs. Check out our volunteer page for more information and our on-line application form! We look forward to hearing from you.
Want to know more about what we do at the station, check out our 2025 Annual Report for all the highlights from last season. Thank you to our incredible sponsors for all their funding and in-kind support last year: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Parks, Environment and Climate Change Canada, TC Energy, Canada Summer Jobs Program, ATCO Energy, Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, Lesser Slave Watershed Council, Lesser Slave Forest Education Society, Vanderwell Contractors, West Fraser, Tolko Industries, Millar Western, Town of Slave Lake FCSS program, Canadian Tire, and of course, all of our dedicated staff, members and donors. Thank you!
29th Annual Songbird Festival
May 23 & 24, 2026
Help us celebrate spring migration in the boreal forest at our upcoming Songbird Festival.
On Saturday, May 23, join us a morning all about birds! Start off with a Free Pancake Breakfast, then take part in some of the early morning birding walks, nature workshops, tours of the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory, and lots of hands on activities for all ages.
On Sunday, May 24th, take part in the 20th Annual LSLBO Bird Run/Walk (5K 10K) along the beautiful boreal forest trails at the Boreal Centre.
For all the details, you can check out our Songbird Festival Page!
Download our preliminary Songbird Festival Poster here!
Spring Fieldtrip Programs
Explore the boreal forest and the world of birds with us!
Spring is in the air (we hope), so it is time to start planning your spring fieldtrips to the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation and the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory. We have hands-on curriculum based fieldtrips for every grade from Pre-K to Secondary. Experience the exciting world of our bird scientists, learn more about what makes birds so special, explore boreal forest ecology, and be hands on scientists.
Be advised that space is limited for programs at the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory in the spring and they book up fast. So we recommend that you contact us soon so you are not disappointed. Don’t see what you are looking for? Just call us!
Download spring fieldtrip flyer here!
