Hamilton 
Events Description
Would you like to learn about Ontario bird species and how to identify them in the field? Are you interested in taking up birding as a hobby? If either of these questions resonate with you, then “Let’s Go Birding” is the program for you!
Join Barry, Heather, Angelique, Jared and other birders like you to learn how to identify a variety of birds in the field, using features such as colour, size, shape, behaviour, habitat, and bird song. To provide you with a high-quality experience, each session is kept to a small group size of 12 registrants. Sessions take place in a variety of habitats on RBG lands, including the Arboretum, Hendrie Valley, Laking Garden, Princess Point, or Aviary. 3 hours long, perfect for beginners.
HOW MUCH
Tickets: $25 per session + $2 service Fee & HST (Members 10% off)
Pre-Registration Required
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
2026 Spring Sessions
| Date | Time | Meet Location* | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Apr 11, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Heather Hosten |
| Tues Apr 14, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Princess Point | Barry Coombs |
| Wed Apr 22, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Barry Coombs |
| Sun Apr 26, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Princess Point | Heather Hosten |
| Tues Apr 28, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cherry Hill Gate | Barry Coombs |
| Wed May 6, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cherry Hill Gate | Jared Isaacs |
| Sat May 9, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Princess Point | Heather Hosten |
| Tues May 12, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Princess Point | Barry Coombs |
| Wed May 13, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Jared Isaacs |
| Sat May 23, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cherry Hill Gate | Heather Hosten |
| Wed May 27, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Laking Upper Parking Lot | Barry Coombs |
| Wed Jun 3, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cherry Hill Gate | Angelique Mori |
| Sun Jun 7, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Heather Hosten |
| Sat Jun 13, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Cherry Hill Gate | Barry Coombs |
| Sun Jun 14, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Princess Point | Heather Hosten |
| Wed Jun 17, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Barry Coombs |
| Tues Jun 23, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Laking Upper Parking Lot | Angelique Mori |
Venue:
RBG Trails, Burlington
Arboretum (meet at the Pavillion)
16 Old Guelph Road, Dundas, ON
Please note, paid parking is in effect at this location. RBG members will be able to park with no fee when scanning their plastic parking pass. There is a washroom on site at this location, at the Nature Interpretive Centre building.
Princess Point
335 Longwood Rd N, Hamilton, ON.
Please note, paid parking is in effect at this location. RBG members will be able to park with no fee while displaying their hanging parking pass. There are no washrooms on this trail.
Cherry Hill Gate
1131 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON
Please note, paid parking is in effect at this location. RBG members will be able to park with no fee while displaying their hanging parking pass. There is no portable toilet at the Chery Hill Gate entrance, however, there is a washroom inside the RBG Centre building, which will open at 10:00am.
Aviary
85 Oak Knoll Drive, Hamilton, ON
Please note, paid parking is in effect at this location. RBG members will be able to park with no fee while displaying their hanging parking pass. There are no washrooms on this trail.
Laking Upper Parking Lot
1249 Plains Rd W., Burlington, ON
Please note, paid parking is in effect at this location. RBG members will be able to park with no fee while displaying their hanging parking pass. There are no washrooms on this trail.
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