January 25, 2026 - Backyard Birds Colouring Contest! (Download Here)
We’re doing a colouring contest! ALL ages are welcome! We will have prizes for both kids (prize packs) and adults (gift cards)!
Submissions are due on Sunday, January 25 by 4:00 PM! They need to be dropped off in person at the store, 15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove!
You can stop by the store to pick up the colouring sheet, or print it here!
January 29, 2026 - Pair of Songbirds Concrete Painting Class with Sharla! (Register Here)
Paint two different concrete birds (approximately 4" x 4" x 4") with the guidance of concrete guru, Sharla Forster! She will then take them back to her shop and clear-coat them to seal your paint job. Pick up of your completed concrete pieces will be within about a week of the date of the class.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 9:00 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $45+tax=$47.25 per person, includes all supplies to paint a set of two concrete birds!
Note: We're sorry, we don't have enough space for you to bring two people and each paint one bird. Each registrant paints the set of two birds.
February 13, 2026 - Valentine's Day Concrete Painting with Sharla! (Register Here)
Date night? Galentine's celebration? You choose! Sharla is here, just in time for Valentine's Day! Join us to paint either love frogs, together gnomes, or cuddly penguins with the guidance of concrete guru, Sharla Forster! She will then take them back to her shop and clear-coat them to seal your paint job. Pick up of your completed concrete piece will be within about a week of the date of the class.
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: Ranges depending on which statue you choose (between $50-$60, plus tax), includes all supplies to paint one Valentine's Day concrete statue!
February 20, 2026 - Book Folding Art Workshop with Ashley! (Register Here)
Join us for a brand new class, book folding! Talented instructor Ashley McCoy will walk you through all of the steps to create a beautiful work of art, just by folding the pages of a book! It is such a neat craft, and a unique and clever use for books that might otherwise be left to collect dust! This is considered a level one course, so no previous experience is required!
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM Start - 9:30 PM End (this class takes about 3.5 hours to complete)
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted by: Ashley McCoy, Book Folding Extraordinaire!
Cost: $50+tax=$52.50 per person, includes all supplies to create one folded book!
February 21, 2026 - Meet Keith the Red-Tailed Hawk!
Join us Saturday, February 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM a live bird of prey in the store at 15-100 King Street in Spruce Grove!
It's FREE to meet Keith the Red-tailed Hawk, but donations to the observatory will be accepted and appreciated! No registration required.
February 23, 2026 - Solid Base Willow Basket Weaving Class with Candice! (Register Here)
Join our amazing basket weaving instructor, Candice Cullum, for an evening class where we will use willow, red osier dogwood, and other natural materials to weave a beautiful basket. These are solid base baskets which means the bases or the bottom of the baskets are a piece of wood that you weave on top of. Not only is it an interesting skill to learn, but it is a very calming and enjoyable craft once you get the hang of the technique!
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $80+tax = $84.00 for all of the supplies and instruction needed to make a solid base willow basket! Full prepayment for this workshop is required because we are using willow boughs that need to be collected prior to the class.
Hosted by: Candice Cullum, Full Baskets
March 14, 2026 - Meet Kali the Prairie Falcon!
Join us Saturday, March 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM a live bird of prey in the store at 15-100 King Street in Spruce Grove!
It's FREE to meet Kali the Prairie Falcon, but donations to the observatory will be accepted and appreciated! No registration required.
March 26, 2026 - Build a Bird Nesting Wreath Class with Lisa! (Register Here)
Join us to make a fun and functional bird nesting wreath out of all sorts of mosses, grasses, and other all-natural materials! The birds will come and collect materials from the wreath to build or fortify their nest. We will also talk a bit about what birds are commonly seen using the nesting wreath, and which species are more likely to be building nests in your yard!
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $30+tax=$31.50 per person, includes all supplies needed to make one 14-inch round nesting wreath for the birds in your backyard to collect materials for their nest!
Hosted by: Lisa Cheesman, Clumsy Cat Birdhouses
April 14, 2026 - Weave a Willow Bird House with Candice! (Register Here)
Join our amazing basket weaving instructor, Candice Cullum, for an evening class where we will use willow, red osier dogwood, and other natural materials to weave a little dwelling for birds! Whether you want to use it as decor, or try placing it outside to see if any wrens or sparrows build a nest, it will be a fun night of weaving for all!
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $65+tax = $68.25 for all of the supplies and instruction needed to make a woven bird house! Full prepayment for this workshop is required because we are using willow boughs that need to be collected prior to the class.
Hosted by: Candice Cullum, Full Baskets
April 24, 2026 - Build a Bird Nesting Wreath Class with Lisa! (Register Here)
Join us to make a fun and functional bird nesting wreath out of all sorts of mosses, grasses, and other all-natural materials! The birds will come and collect materials from the wreath to build or fortify their nest. We will also talk a bit about what birds are commonly seen using the nesting wreath, and which species are more likely to be building nests in your yard!
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $30+tax=$31.50 per person, includes all supplies needed to make one 14-inch round nesting wreath for the birds in your backyard to collect materials for their nest!
Hosted by: Lisa Cheesman, Clumsy Cat Birdhouses
April 28, 2026 - Bird on Driftwood Wire Workshop with Laura! (Register Here)
Join award-winning, international wire artist Laura Ouimet as she guides us through the process of making a 3D "messy wrap" wire bird sculpture! To complete your project, you'll mount your sculpture on a unique piece of driftwood. Throughout the class, Laura shares the tips & tricks and cool science behind working with wire. All supplies are included for this project, and no prior experience working with wire is necessary.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 9:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted by: Accomplished Edmonton Wire Artist, Laura Ouimet, from We-Met Wire Work
Cost: $90+tax=$94.50 per person, includes all supplies needed to make a beautiful wire wrapped bird on a piece of driftwood. This class must be paid in full upon registration due to the cost of course materials and time required to prepare for the class. Pricing includes all materials and instruction.
What to Bring: Students are asked to bring well fitting gloves. The wire can be greasy so please be prepared to get dirty.
Note: This class is for ages 12+. For any children, they must have parental support for the class and both must enroll in the class.
June 2, 2026 - Driftwood Dragonfly Wire Workshop with Laura! (Register Here)
Join award-winning, international wire artist Laura Ouimet as she guides us through the process of making a 3D "messy wrap" wire dragonfly sculpture! To complete your project, you'll mount your sculpture on a unique piece of driftwood. Throughout the class, Laura shares the tips & tricks and cool science behind working with wire. All supplies are included for this project, and no prior experience working with wire is necessary.
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 9:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted by: Accomplished Edmonton Wire Artist, Laura Ouimet, from We-Met Wire Work
Cost: $80+tax=$84.00 per person, includes all supplies needed to make a beautiful wire wrapped dragonfly on a piece of driftwood. This class must be paid in full upon registration due to the cost of course materials and time required to prepare for the class. Pricing includes all materials and instruction.
What to Bring: Students are asked to bring well fitting gloves. The wire can be greasy so please be prepared to get dirty.
Note: This class is for ages 12+. For any children, they must have parental support for the class and both must enroll in the class.
