Join the LRCA and expert birders for a two-day birding experience in Dorion on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Come for one day, or join us for both - all skill levels welcome. We will see over 100 species of birds! Tickets on sale now: https://store.lakeheadca.com/product/dorion-birding-festival-tickets/
DAY ONE: Saturday, May 24 | 8:00 a.m. – approximately 6:00 p.m. | $130 +HST
* Participants will meet at Dorion Public School for 8:00 a.m. to register and have breakfast. * (An optional 6:00 a.m. “Early Birding” experience is available for interested participants at no extra charge) * After some brief opening remarks, participants will be split between two buses. * One bus will head to Hurkett Cove Conservation Area and Hurkett Dock. * The other bus will head to Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park by way of the farmers’ fields and back roads. * After lunch at Hurkett Cove Conservation Area, buses will switch routes. * Both buses will return to Dorion Public School for approximately 4:30 p.m. for dinner and presentations. * DAY ONE includes three meals and busing between the various birding locations.
DAY TWO: Sunday, May 25 | 8:00 a.m. – approximately 2:00 p.m. | $80 +HST
* Participants will meet at the Dorion Bible Camp property for 8:00 a.m. to register and have a light breakfast. * After some brief opening remarks, participants will join a group of their choosing based on trail length for a guided birding hike around the property. * Participants will then make their own way to Dorion Public School for lunch and presentations. * DAY TWO includes two meals.
