Wildbird General Store

Banding Events are NOW OPEN!

Please note that the songbird events are limited to Saturdays from May 18 to June 8.

Big Birding Breakfast is June 1-2. Join us for a home-cooked crepe breakfast!

Get your tickets here!
https://buytickets.at/beaverhillbirdobservatory

Nature Alberta and BLESS invites you to join us next Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Day Use Area for a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day!

This FREE, family friendly event will feature lots of engaging and hands on activities in the shelter as well as along the board walk, speakers, nature walks, photography displays and more!

Find out more at: naturealberta.ca/world-migratory-bird-day-celebration

Celebrate spring migration with the Snow Goose Festival, on this weekend, April 27-28 with Edmonton Nature Club, Beaverhill Bird Observatory & Nature Alberta!

This spectacular annual event in the town of Tofield includes events and options for everyone!

Choose a nature hike to the BBO or a guided bus tour to see the flocks of snow geese and other migratory birds. Different times are available so you can enjoy both tours!

The Tofield arena will be hosting a trade show throughout the weekend with exhibits, kids’ activities and scheduled speaker sessions. Our friends Goat & Gopher Cards 'n Stuff will be there!

Go to www.snowgoosefestival.ca
for schedules, tickets and further information.

Did you get tickets for the Saturday banquet and silent auction at the Tofield Community Hall? This evening event includes a keynote speaker and entertainment.

🐰Happy Easter!🐣🐥
We'll be OPEN Friday, March 29, NOON-4pm.

We’ve still got free show passes to give away, just send a request to [email protected]

FYI….almost our entire stock of Folkmanis puppets is at the show, so the selection at the store is slim until Tuesday.

We’re at the Home & Garden Show in Booth F28-29

We’ve got tickets to give away, just send an email to [email protected]

Show Hours:
Thursday, March 21: 12-9
Friday, March 22: 12-9
Saturday, March 23: 10-9
Sunday, March 24: 10-6

Edmonton Nature Club's online zoom Bird Study this week is all about Loons with one of WILDNorth's directors, Kim Blomme.

Follow the links to register in advance & keep an eye on https://www.edmontonnatureclub.org/calendar.html for future talks.

Edmonton Nature Club invites you to their Bird Study: Loons on February 15 at 7pm. Join Kim Blomme as she provides an overview of the 5 species of loons, with the focus mainly on the Common Loon, which can be seen in Alberta.
To register and for more information, please visit: naturealberta.ca/enc-bird-study-loons

📸Common Loon by K Fahrlander

WILDNorth's has a 50/50 draw closing Friday, Feb 9th! Buy your ticket for a chance to win and help injured & orphaned wildlife!

🦆WILDNorth's first 50/50 of 2024 is here!🐿

2024 has had a busy start and we are anticipating the rest of the year to be the same. We are so grateful that we are able to be available to assist wildlife in need and fundraisers like this allow us to continue to do the important work that we do!

Support northern Alberta's injured and orphaned wildlife, and enter for a chance to win up to $10,000, by clicking the link below:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wildnorth2024

Make sure to enter before it closes on February 9th!

Online presentation about our squirrely little friends this Thursday 🐿 Click the link for more details & to register.

Nature Alberta invites you to our next Nature Network Speaker Series - Squirrels of Alberta!

When: Thursday, February 8 at 7 pm

Speaker: Dr. Jessica Haines of MacEwan University

Join us as we learn more about this fascinating group of charismatic mammals. For more information, please visit: naturealberta.ca/squirrels-of-alberta

📸Dr. Jessica Haines

Need a last minute gift or a bird seed stock-up? We’re open Sat, Dec 23, 10-5 & Sun, Dec 24, 12-4 🎄We’re then closed for the Holidays until we return in the New Year on Tues, Jan 2nd. 🎉

Please note, if you haven’t visited recently, we’re still masking inside due to staff health issues. Thank you for your support.

Merry Christmas!

We’re very excited to have Geff of Eleri Creations at the store tomorrow (Sat, Dec 2) as an artist in residence, working on hand-cut copper art works. We’ve really been enjoying a few of his lovely pieces on the wall behind the til for a few weeks now, I don’t think they’ll last the weekend!

My final event of 2023 is not a market, but rather, as an 'Artist in Residence'. I'll be at the Wildbird General Store on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (4712 99th St NW, Edmonton). I'll be working on a few pieces, and there will be wildlife and nature-inspired work available for purchase.

Happy Giving Tuesday!

As we transition from Black Friday to the festive Holiday season, let's take a moment to reflect on Giving Tuesday—a wonderful opportunity to support organizations, individuals, and communities in need.

This time of year is crucial for our non-profit, as the donations we receive play a vital role in sustaining the impactful work we do. Your generosity ensures that we can continue making a difference.

We invite you to consider making a donation to WILDNorth today and throughout the giving season. Your support directly impacts the well-being of our patients, who rely on compassionate contributions like yours.

A heartfelt thank you from all of us at WILDNorth for your kindness and generosity!

Donate here: https://wildnorth.ca/support/donate/

Nature Alberta's Nature Kids invites you to an engaging 30 minute presentation by Steph Weizenbach, A Hoot With Alberta Owls! You will meet all of Alberta's owls, learn about big, medium, and small species, and practice your owl hoots. We will also have lots of time for questions and stories from the audience. This presentation is guaranteed to be a hoot!
Register at: naturealberta.ca/a-hoot-with-alberta-owls

It’s and we’re pulling out all the stops to reach our goal of raising $50,000 in only 24 hours. Please give today to help us continue our mission to provide unforgettable experiences, foster deep appreciation, and tirelessly conserve our precious environment. Click the link below to donate today!
https://give-can.keela.co/giving-tuesday26

In observance of Remembrance Day, Saturday Nov 11, we will open at noon.

Can you believe this weather???
Come say Hi!, we’re now open Sundays noon-4 & Mondays 12-5 👍

🎃 It’s my favourite time of year! 👻 New batch of Folkmanis Puppets arrived just yesterday, come check out the new dragons! 🐲

We’ve updated our hours for the season🌻

Wildlife Festival is this weekend!
Be sure to say Hi to our friends Goat & Gopher Photography!

We are thrilled to welcome all of you tomorrow to our annual Edmonton Wildlife Festival!

The festival will take place at Queen Mary Park Community League, located at 10844 117 St NW, Edmonton, running from 11 am to 5 pm. The WILDRun will begin at 11:30 am, starting and ending at Queen Mary Park.

This event is always a fantastic time, with numerous attractions that you won't want to miss! To participate in the many fun activities, we kindly request a donation of any amount you're comfortable with; this can be done via card or cash.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Wildnorth’s Wildlife Festival is tomorrow!
Be sure to say Hi to our friends Goat & Gopher Photography!

We are thrilled to welcome all of you tomorrow to our annual Edmonton Wildlife Festival!

The festival will take place at Queen Mary Park Community League, located at 10844 117 St NW, Edmonton, running from 11 am to 5 pm. The WILDRun will begin at 11:30 am, starting and ending at Queen Mary Park.

This event is always a fantastic time, with numerous attractions that you won't want to miss! To participate in the many fun activities, we kindly request a donation of any amount you're comfortable with; this can be done via card or cash.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

The moment you've all been waiting for! Fall Owl Banding Event and Supper and Saw-Whets TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Click the link below to get your tickets
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/beaverhill-bird-observatory-31051697929

Final Nature Alberta Family Nature Night is today, Wed Aug 30 !
Don't miss celebrating Guardians of Nature!
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
(400 Ray Gibbon Dr, St Albert)

⭐️RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 30⭐️

Join us as we wrap up summer Family Nature Nights, festival style!

🐾Guardians of Nature🪶
Wednesday, August 30, 6 p.m.
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, 400 Ray Gibbon Dr, St Albert

Explore 9 partner stations at your own pace. Fill your festival passport to earn a free pair of Nature Kids binoculars (while supplies last)! Arrive early to make sure you have enough time to visit all 9 stations!

https://fb.me/e/4ovoRLVLf

The next Nature Alberta Family Nature Night happens tomorrow (Wednesday Aug 16) at John Janzen Nature Centre! Make sure to follow the link to learn more! 🐿️

The next Family Nature Night will be a wild one!

🐿Nuts About Wildlife🦌
Wednesday, August 16, 6 p.m.
John Janzen Nature Centre, 7000 143 St NW

Join us for a fun-filled evening of tagging squirrels, learning about wildlife, and exploring beautiful trails at John Janzen Nature Center!

We'll also have giveaways and door prizes for you to take home at this FREE event! Be sure to arrive early to secure your family's spot!

🐦Special Bonus: The John Janzen Nature Centre is allowing free admission to their facility between 5–7 p.m. during the event and the Edmonton Public Library will be set up inside the centre to share information with families.

Mark as attending/interested at: https://fb.me/e/C6blOTK2

Nature Alberta’s Family Nature Nights are back starting this Wednesday, July 26!

Observe, investigate, and explore nature with local experts at these free events with different themes and activities to keep you learning all summer! All of the exciting details are available at https://naturealberta.ca/nature-kids/

Draw prizes at the events include items donated & specially chosen by us here at the store to showcase the themes! 🌳🐟🦫 If you've never visited the store before, you're in for a treat exploring all the kids books & puppets!