Help us celebrate Pi Day (3.14, March 14) with a colouring contest centered around the Mag-PI (magpie!)
We’re doing a colouring contest! ALL ages are welcome!
Return your colouring to the shop in Spruce Grove on Pi Day (3.14), Saturday, March 14, 2026, to receive a FREE slice of pie, available for the first 200 submissions!
You can stop by the store to pick up the colouring sheet, or print it here!
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 20, 2026 - A Gathering of Wild Words: Nature Poetry Night! (RSVP Here)
Join us for an evening of poetry, nature, and community at A Gathering of Wild Words: Nature Poetry Night. Hosted in collaboration between the Parkland Poets' Society and Backyard Birds Nature Shop, this special event invites local poets and nature lovers alike to come together and celebrate the beauty of the natural world through words. Enjoy readings of original poetry and selected nature-themed pieces, or bring along your own to share during the open mic portion. Whether you’re an avid writer, a quiet listener, or somewhere in between, we welcome you to take part in this cozy and inspiring evening.
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted in collaboration with Parkland Poets' Society
Cost: FREE! Everyone is welcome to attend, and you are welcome to share your own poetry too!
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
March 27, 2026 - Book Folding with Ashley - Level 2! (Register Here)
Back for part two, 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 our level 2 course, which means it isn't just folding, it is cutting and folding. Ideally you have some experience folding books, or attended our previous class, but if you don't, that's okay, we can teach you!
Date: Friday, March 27, 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!
April 11, 2026 - Wood Carving for Beginners with Ryan! (Register Here)
Join Ryan from Puhlmann Supply Company to create your very own hand-carved feather AND hummingbird. This class is designed for beginners, so even if you have never touched carving supplies before, this class is for you! He will take you through step-by-step to carve, burn, stone, and paint both pieces that you can then take home and proudly display!
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Start - 2:00 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $99+tax=$103.95 per person, includes all tools and supplies needed to make one hand-carved feather, and one hand-carved hummingbird! These can be made into magnets, or hanging ornaments.
What to Bring: Ryan provides the wood for carving, as well as all of the carving tools you will need. He does ask that you please bring a bath towel to carve your piece on, as well as a hand towel to wipe your hands on as you are working! Also, your clothes may get dirty as we work, so please wear something you don't mind getting a little dusty!
April 12, 2026 - Fused Glass Lantern Workshop! (Register Here)
Join us for a cozy, creative evening making your own beautiful two-panel fused glass lantern. This beginner-friendly class lets you design custom glass panels that will glow warmly in a lantern you will be excited to display at home, or give as a gift!
Cost: Depends on the design, between $70-$85+tax per person, includes all supplies needed to make a lantern with TWO fused glass art panels (the other two panels are just regular glass panels).
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, instruction and firing. After the workshop, the piece is taken to be fired, and turnaround for delivery of the lantern back to the shop for pickup is 3 weeks.
Note: There is not a set design for your panels - you have the creativity to create anything you like! This class is great for beginners, no experience required!
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.
May 1, 2026 - Fused Glass Lantern Workshop! (Register Here)
Join us for a cozy, creative evening making your own beautiful two-panel fused glass lantern. This beginner-friendly class lets you design custom glass panels that will glow warmly in a lantern you will be excited to display at home, or give as a gift!
Cost: Depends on the design, between $70-$85+tax per person, includes all supplies needed to make a lantern with TWO fused glass art panels (the other two panels are just regular glass panels).
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, instruction and firing. After the workshop, the piece is taken to be fired, and turnaround for delivery of the lantern back to the shop for pickup is 3 weeks.
Note: There is not a set design for your panels - you have the creativity to create anything you like! This class is great for beginners, no experience required!
May 2, 2026 - Gourmet Chocolate Tasting with Colleen Heidecker! (Register Here)
Join local Master Chocolatier Colleen Heidecker for an evening of chocolate tasting! Colleen will introduce you to the fascinating world of chocolate including where it comes from, how it's made, and its fascinating history, all while dining on delectable custom-made chocolate creations.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
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.
