Hamilton 
Events Description
Have you already been out exploring birds in the field but would like to learn more about the identification nuances between similar species? Are you interested in delving deeper into understanding bird behaviour, adaptations, and migration? If these questions ring true for you, then “The Joy of Birding” is the program for you!
Join Barry, Angelique and other birders as we together explore the use of field marks, behaviour, taxonomy, timing, calls, songs, and habitat preferences to identify species in the field. 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 the Aviary. 3 hours long, for more experienced birders.
Registration closes at midnight, 2 days prior
HOW MUCH
Tickets: $25 per session + $2 service Fee & HST (Members 10% off)
Pre-Registration Required
How to get tickets?
Registration Closes: 2 days prior
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
select dates, October 4 – December 16, 2026
- Sun Oct 4: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Laking Upper Lot | Barry Coombs
- Wed Oct 14: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Princess Point | Barry Coombs
- Sun Oct 18: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Barry Coombs
- Wed Oct 21: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Laking Upper Parking Lot | Barry Coombs
- Wed Oct 28: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Laking Upper Parking Lot | Angelique Mori
- Sun Nov 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Aviary | Barry Coombs
- Sun Nov 8: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cherry Hill | Barry Coombs
- Sun Nov 22: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Princess Point | Heather Hosten
- Tues Nov 24: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cherry Hill | Angelique Mori
- Sun Dec 6: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cherry Hill | Barry Coombs
- Wed Dec 9: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Barry Coombs
- Sat Dec 12: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cherry Hill | Heather Hosten
- Wed Dec 16: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Arboretum Pavilion | Barry Coombs
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 Spring Garden Rd/Plains Rd
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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