Name: Neill Vanhinsberg, local librarian and avid birdwatcher
Tell me about your event:
We’re basically going to stroll around the park and see what we can see in terms of birds. It’s April and it will be the height of migration. There’s a pretty good chance we’ll see lots of migrants. Burnaby Central Park is considered a migrant trap.
How long have been birdwatching?
I’ve been birdwatching since I was a kid. Since I was eight or so.
Why do you love it?
I don’t know (laughs). I just do. I find birds really fascinating. It sort of connects us with the natural world, which is happening less and less these days with people.
Why is that important?
I think development without thought for what happens to the environment is not a good thing. People become disconnected from the natural world. They don’t see any point except maybe going camping in it once a year, and without it we’re really doomed.
Event details:
- Host: Neill Vanhinsberg, librarian.
- Birdwatching walk through Central Park, Friday, April 29, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free but register by calling at 604-436-5400.
- Everyone welcome.
