Fall Migration has begun!
For a bird in the boreal forest, fall comes early and it will soon be time to depart. The LSLBO started up their Fall Migration Monitoring program on July 12th and it will run until the end of September. Check out our WEEKLY REPORTS from the station for all the latest updates on our Fall Migration Monitoring Program.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors for all their funding and in-kind support each season: 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 and of course, all of our dedicated members and donors. Thank you!
Drop-in Bird Observatory Tours
Every Wed and Sat morning from 9 to 11 am
Join our educators for our Public Drop-in Bird Observatory Tours taking place every Wednesday and Saturday morning anytime from 9 to 11 am. These tours will run until late August. This family friendly program includes an introduction to our migration monitoring program, hands-on activities for all ages and the chance to see one of these tiny migratory birds up close with our licenced bird banders.
Can’t make our tour days? You can still drop by the station any morning during fall migration to see what we do. Bird banding demonstrations are available every day except when our nets are closed due to rain or wind. For more information, you can call the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation at 780-849-8240 or email info@borealbirdcentre.ca
Directions: We are located on the Lily Creek Creek Group Use road approximately 22 km north of Slave Lake on Highway 88 or check out this GOOGLE MAPS PIN
Summer Programs
Exploring Local Landscapes Plant Walk series: The boreal forest is teaming with an incredible diversity of plant life. Join our boreal educator Braidi to explore three unique boreal landscapes located right here at Lesser Slave Lake. These 1.5 hour walks will vary in length, but they are all easy walking. Please note that these plant walks are geared for ADULTS.
July 31 – Whispering Sands Trail at Devonshire Beach – 4:30 to 6:00 pm
August 7 – Marten Mountain Walk – 4:30 to 6:00 pm
August 14 – Boreal Bog Walk – 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Download poster here! Plant Walk Poster
These programs are FREE, but you must sign up to attend and get the meetup location directions. For more information or to register, call the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation at 780-849-8240 or email info@borealbirdcentre.ca
