Bird Friendly Design in the Built Environment

Event 

There has never been a greater need to re-connect with the ecosystems surrounding us, and we are lucky to share our built environment with a surprising variety of birds. Unfortunately in cities designed for people, birds are often endangered by the very design elements we use to make them friendlier for ourselves. There are however many exciting ways that we can shape our built environment to benefit both birds and people alike, and these methods have the potential to help build a truly greener city for all.

Please join us together with our charity partner and panel of professionals for a night of learning and discussion around how to protect our feathered friends in the built environment.

Speakers:

1. Tate White from the Vancouver Parks Board will speak about the Vancouver Bird Strategy and Bird-Friendly Guidelines.
2. Val Schaeferfrom the University of Victoria will speak about urban ecology and the place of birds within the built environment.

3.Pauline Thimm & Chani Joseph Ritchie from DIALOG will speak about the LEED Bird Collision Deterrence pilot credit & bird-friendly design strategies.

Charity Partner

We will be collecting cash donations for the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC .  They rehabilitate wildlife affected by human activity and provide education to the public on co-existing with urban wildlife.

Light refreshments will be served

Doors at 6pm, talks begin at 6:30