Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 a.m. with local bird expert George Clulow, who’s leading an early bird tour around Deer Lake. Spring is when birds sing more loudly to attract mates and stake out territory, and Clulow will help walkers identify birds by the sound of their songs. The walk is $5 per person. Register using barcode 358443 at Burnaby.ca/webreg.
Don’t miss Science Rendezvous at SFU this Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring the university’s new Trottier Observatory. There will be family-friendly astronomy and science activities, crafts, shows and talks on the Apollo missions and the Northern Lights. Admission is free. The event takes place in the Academic Quadrangle in the south and east concourse, on the 3000 level. There’s free parking in lot B.
Join the Stoney Creek Environment Committee on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Great Salmon Send-Off. Volunteers will release thousands of tiny salmon into Stoney Creek, one of Burnaby’s most prolific salmon bearing streams. There will be family activities and entertainment. Meet at Stoney Creek Community School, at 2740 Beaverbrook Cres. Info: www.scec.ca or telephone 604-420-0771.
Interested in quilts? Stop by the Edmonds Community Centre on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7433 Edmonds St. The Pacific Quilters Guild is lending the centre a collection of quilts for display. Members of the public can watch quilters in action and try a small project to take home. Admission is free. Info: 604-297-4838.
Looking for something fun and healthy to do with mom? Take advantage of the city’s free activities on Sunday, May 10 on Move for Health Day. Activities include Zumba, pole walking, canoeing, soccer and dancing. There’s even an obstacle course and a family karate session. All events are free. For the full schedule and to sign up, go to Burnaby.ca/moveforhealth.
