CERES Joe's Bird Count Picnic

A CERES event featuring Emily from Nature’s Apprentice

October 19th 10:30am-12:30pm

Join us at CERES Joe's Market Garden to take part in the Aussie Bird Count and get to know our beautiful birds of the Merri Creek!

The national bird count is run by Birdlife Australia from 14–20 October 2024. Participants all over the country will choose a spot and count the birds they see in 20 minutes, before registering their count online.

We will be running two 20 minute counting slots, at 11am and 12pm.

Entry to the bird count is free, with the option of attending a paid bird language workshop and/or guided bird walk along the Merri.

There will be a bird themed raffle, children's craft activity, music and more! We hope to see you there.

#1 Bird Language with Emily Coats of Nature's Apprentice 10:30-11:30

$30 Full/ $25 Concession

An introduction to the practical experience of understanding bird language. Gain an insight into the different ways they communicate and work together. All levels of experience are welcome.

Emily has been a facilitator at Nature's Apprentice since 2021 and has a passion for deep nature connection, ancestral skills, and soulcentric nature practices. Emily's teachers include master tracker Tom Brown, nature connection expert Jon Young and Australian bird language teacher Andrew Turbill. Emily looks forward to exploring the wonderful world of bird language with you.

#2 Guided birds of the Merri Creek walk with Tristan Best from Friends of Merri Creek 11:30-12:30

$20 Adult/$10 Kids (under 3 free)

Walking along the Merri Creek from Joe's Garden, learn about the birds, habitat and history along the way.  

With over 35 years of experience studying birds and their behaviour, including more than 10 years’ experience conducting a variety of surveys along the Merri and Darebin Creeks and their surroundings, Tristan is looking forward to answering your questions and hopefully teaching everyone at least one new thing on the day.

Get your tickets HERE