#Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

What to expect:

• Easy walking on flat dyke trail
• Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
• Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
• Binoculars & scopes to borrow
• Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

Who We Are

#SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

#Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

Our work is grounded in:

Ecological stewardship
Mental health advocacy
Anti-racism and equity
Generational knowledge sharing
Community-led care and accountability

* This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magnificent-migration-western-sandpipers

#wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

Magnificent Migration: Sandpipers Shenanigans

Join us for Magnificent Migration and witness thousands of Western Sandpipers traveling through the Pacific Flyway!When: Saturday, April 25th,  2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pmWhere: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)Target Species: Western SandpiperEvent DescriptionThis gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity. What to expect:    •    Easy walking on flat dyke trail    •    Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations    •    Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels    •    Binoculars & scopes to borrow    •    Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.Who We AreSpecial Bird Service (SBS) creates inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.Birding and outdoor education have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.Our work is grounded in:Ecological stewardshipMental health advocacyAnti-racism and equityGenerational knowledge sharingCommunity-led care and accountability* This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly Birding Beyond Barriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

Zeffy

Heads up! April 4th 👉 #VictoriaBC & area folks! Fun #Spring #MigratoryBirds #birding event!

Come out & enjoy a lovely outdoors community connecting with nature event!
I'm going to be there with my Indigenous friend, Jada.

Migratory Magnificence : #Camas Meadow Medley.

Join #SNEMITIYE Dominque James & #SpecialBirdService for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at #CattlePoint and #UplandsPark.

Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.

These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.

Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.

This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.

Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/migratory-magnificence

Friends of the Feather Ticket:
Free ticket to walk and waddle with us. You belong. Aimed at providing BIPOC &, or Queer folks, facing multiple barriers to outdoor education, recreation and stewardship, opportunities. You belong.

Contributing Cormorant
$15
To help us sustain the work and offerings for our communities, we ask our first time walk attendies, allies and supporters to contribute. Supports SBS’s year-round programming rooted in joy, access, and learning. Open to all who can contribute. Thank you.

#NatureWalk #Birdwatching #BirdLovers #OakBay #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #CommunityEvent #NatureLovers #GarryOak #ecosystem #ecological #Meadows #Inclusive #BIPOCFriendly #Conservation #Stewardship #Wildlife #Avian #biodiversity

Migratory Magnificence: Camas Meadow Medley

Join SNEMITIYE Dominque James & Special Bird Service for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at Cattle Point and Uplands Park.Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

Zeffy

We're inviting you again to our consent workshop!

We all need to be able to talk about consent and how to build consent culture. Most of us have learned that ’no means no’ and ‘yes means yes’, but consent goes way beyond that.

Tuesday, November 14th, 19:00, in Munich

https://www.kitchentable.social/en/events/2023-11-14-consent-workshop/

#consent #queer #polyamory #kink #bipocfriendly #münchen #muenchen

Consent Workshop on November 14th - Kitchen Table

Wir laden wieder ein zum Consent-Workshop:

Wir alle müssen über Consent - über Einverständnis und Einvernehmlichkeit - reden können. Die meisten von uns haben “nein heißt nein” und “ja heißt ja” gelernt, aber es gibt noch viel mehr.

Dienstag, 14. November, 19 Uhr, in München

https://www.kitchentable.social/events/2023-11-14-consent-workshop/

#consent #queer #polyamory #kink #bipocfriendly #münchen #muenchen

Consent Workshop am 14. November - Kitchen Table

We all need to be able to talk about consent and how to build consent culture. Most of us have learned that ’no means no’ and ‘yes means yes’, but consent goes way beyond that.

There is an excellent workshop by the Consent Academy, and in collaboration with CA we have translated it and can now offer it in German!

Sunday, August 13th, 15:00, Munich. More info: https://www.kitchentable.social/en/events/2023-08-consent-workshop/

#consent #queer #polyamory #kink #bipocfriendly #munich

Consent Workshop on August 13th - Kitchen Table

Wir alle müssen über Consent - über Einverständnis und Einvernehmlichkeit - reden können. Die meisten von uns haben “nein heißt nein” und “ja heißt ja” gelernt, aber es gibt noch viel mehr.

Es gibt einen sehr guten Workshop dazu von der Consent Academy, und wir haben ihn in Zusammenarbeit mit CA übersetzt und können ihn jetzt auf deutsch anbieten!

Sonntag, 13.8., 15:00, in München. Mehr Info hier: https://www.kitchentable.social/events/2023-08-consent-workshop/

#consent #queer #polyamory #kink #bipocfriendly #münchen #muenchen

Consent Workshop am 13. August - Kitchen Table

It’s Pride Month, the CSD Pride Parade in Munich is coming up, and just the night before that we have our June meetup: We’ll get together on Friday, June 23rd, starting at 19:00, in our usual location. It will be our normal fun meetup, plus we’ll be making a few signs for the parade on Saturday.

#polyam #meetup #inside #kitchentable #bdsm #kink #munich #queerfriendly #queer #bipocfriendly #pride

Es ist Pride-Monat, der CSD in München steht vor der Tür, und direkt am Abend davor ist unser Juni-Treffen: Am Freitag, 23. Juni, ab 19:00 in unserer gewohnten Location. Auch im Pride-Monat ist es unser normales Treffen, wir werden nebenbei noch ein paar Schilder für die Demo-Parade am Samstag basteln.

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#polyam #meetup #inside #kitchentable #bdsm #kink #munich #queerfriendly #queer #bipocfriendly #pride

June 24th is Pride parade in Munich and we'll be there!

If you'd like to join us but need support because you can't walk that much or don't feel safe coming on your own, let us know!

More information here:
https://kitchentable.social/blog/2023-06-06-pride/

#polyam #kink #pride #queer #csd #munich #bipocfriendly

Kitchen Table auf dem CSD - Kitchen Table

Am 24. Juni ist CSD in München und wir sind dabei!

Wenn ihr mit uns dabei sein wollt und Unterstützung braucht weil ihr nicht so weit laufen könnt oder euch alleine nicht sicher fühlt, meldet euch!

Mehr Info hier: https://kitchentable.social/blog/2023-06-06-pride/

#polyam #kink #pride #queer #csd #munich #bipocfriendly

Kitchen Table auf dem CSD - Kitchen Table