Aquatic birds possess amazing adaptations that prepare them for life on what are sometimes frigid waters.

Come discover the wide diversity of aquatic birds to be found in this region and learn about how they adapt to their environment.

Note this presentation will be given in English with a bilingual question period.

Space is limited. Reservation required by phone 450 458 2809 or  education@lenichoir.org

When: Tuesday November 13

Time: 7:30 pm to 9 pm

Where: Le Nichoir, 637 Main, Hudson J0P 1H0

Cost: 5$

October 19 – Confirmed for tomorrow Saturday.

The rain stopped and the sun shone this past Saturday for Le Nichoir’s first Festival of Birds and Nature. Throughout the event, visitors met with representatives from organizations working locally and nationally for the conservation of wildlife and the environment. The event was a success thanks to all the organizations who participated, those who visited and our sponsors.

Nature Conservancy of Canada and Nature-Action Québec

The mini-seminars covering a variety of subjects were popular and the bird-watching walks led by the Club ornithologique Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Bird Protection Quebec and Joël Coutu were all well attended.

Members of the Club ornithologique Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Le Nichoir would like to thank Chief Top Leaf who came out of retirement to be part of the first Festival of Birds and Nature.

Susan Wylie Executive Director of Bird Care, Chief Top Leaf, Board member Dr Florence Erdmann

A very big thank you also to the Hudson Fire Department, CnO Production and Le Nichoir’s volunteers.

Corporate Sponsor:

Thank you to:

Celebrating birds, nature and their advocates

Saturday July 28
10am – 2pm
637 Main, Hudson QC

You are invited to the first edition of Le Nichoir’s Festival of Birds and Nature.

On the schedule:

• Wildlife observation walks
• Mini-seminars
• Interactive activities for children
• Informational kiosks
• Food truck La bohème and POP culture popsicles
• Bird Friendly® coffee tasting
• And more …

Participating groups include:

• Nature-Action Québec
• Sierra Club Canada Foundation
• Nature Conservancy of Canada
• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
• Canadian Wildlife Federation
• Club ornithologique Vaudreuil-Soulanges
• Vaudreuil-Soulanges Region Watershed Council
• Bird Protection Québec
• Société d’horticulture et d’environnement de Saint-Lazare
• Hudson Food Collective
• Chief Top Leaf
• Wood carver Gérard Fuentes
• Les Sentiers de l’Escapade du Mont-Rigaud
• Wildlife photographer Simon Bolyn
• Permabitat
• And more …

Sponsored by:

Seminar Schedule

Seminars will be held in the TD Classroom (30 minutes in length, language as indicated)

10h30 Sentiers de l’Escapade – Riguad (FR)
Découvrez la faune locale et les meilleurs moyens de cohabiter

11h30 Gérard Fuentes – Sculpteur (FR)
Découvrez étape par étape, le procédé derrière la création d’un canard de bois sculpté

12h30 Simon Bolyn – Photographer (EN)
Tip, tricks and stories from a wildlife photographer

13h30 Joël Coutu – Ornithologist (EN)
Learn about the wildlife and importance of urban and suburban wetlands and their conservation

Bird-watching walks

10h15 – Avec Joël Coutu (FR/EN)
Avancée – 2 heures

10h30 – Avec le Club ornithologiques Vaudreuil-Soulanges (FR)
Introduction – 45 minutes

11h – Led by Bird Protection Québec (EN)
Introduction – 45 minutes

11h30 – Avec le Club ornithologiques Vaudreuil-Soulanges (FR)
Introduction – 45 minutes

12h – Led by Bird Protection Québec (EN)
Introduction – 45 minutes

12h30 – Avec le Club ornithologiques Vaudreuil-Soulanges (FR)
Introduction – 45 minutes

13h – Led by Bird Protection Québec (EN)
Introduction – 45 minutes

There is nothing better for a hungry nestling than a big juicy caterpillar! Insects are a very important, even crucial, part of the diet for many birds.  This activity will teach you about the incredible diversity of insects and their importance for birds and the environment.

Come join one of Le Nichoir’s biologists for a walk in the Clarke Sydenham Nature Reserve for a series of fun activities for all ages.

Note that part of the activity will be held outdoors, dress according to the weather.

Reservation required by phone 450 458 2809 or  education@lenichoir.org

When: Saturday July 7

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Where: Le Nichoir, 637 Main, Hudson J0P 1H0

Cost:  5$

Come meet us and talk about bird friendly gardening. There will be a give away of Pin Cherry trees to the first 50 visitors. A great way to start you bird friendly garden!

We’ll have Le Nichoir-approved hummingbird feeders for sale along with our Bird Friendly® coffee and products to avoid birds colliding with your windows.

In celebration of Earth Day, Le Nichoir is offering a free activity exploring the many ways birds help the planet.

Come join one of Le Nichoir’s biologists for a walk in the Clarke Sydenham nature reserve for a series of fun activities for all ages.

Note that part of the activity will be held outdoor, dress according to the weather.

Reservation required by phone 450 458 2809 or education@lenichoir.org

When: Earth Day April 22

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Where: Le Nichoir, 637 Main, Hudson J0P 1H0

Cost: Free

Tuesday May 8th

Seminar – Chicks and nestlings – how birds raise their young

Early May is the time when the birds are coming back to their breeding territories and when some, like the cardinals, have already started nesting. To celebrate spring, we will be offering a presentation on the challenges birds have to face to successfully raise their chicks.

Note this presentation will be given in English with a bilingual question period.

Space is limited. Reservation required by phone 450 458 2809 or education@lenichoir.org

When: May 8th, 2018

Time: 7:30 pm to 9 pm

Where: Le Nichoir, 637 Main, Hudson J0P 1H0

Cost: 5$