Description
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location:
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Chinese Market Garden Room - Classroom
2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T4
Join us at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for a hands-on workshop called Seeing the World with Wonder: How Birding Makes Us Better People with award-winning writer, birder, lecturer, and cultural tour guide Julia Zarankin.
We will begin in the classroom with a seminar, followed by an exploration of the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary with Julia.
The practice of birding isn't just about seeing as many birds as possible. In fact, birding has a great deal to teach us about living a good life and being a better human being. Not only does birding help us feel more present, but it also encourages us to see the world with more nuance and empathy.
Sponsored by ZEISS Optics.
About the Host:
Julia Zarankin is a Toronto-based award-winning writer, birder, lecturer, cultural tour guide and Canadian Ambassador for ZEISS Sports Optics. Her memoir, Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder, is a Canadian bestseller, and her writing has been featured in Audubon, Sierra, Cottage Life, Canadian Geographic, The Walrus, and The Globe and Mail. When not hanging out with a spotting scope at sewage lagoons in hopes of getting a better handle on shorebirds, Julia lectures to lifelong learners in and around Toronto. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Princeton University.
Please Note:
This is an In-Person, Paid Event. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we'll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email ryley.schmidt@thecamerastore.com.
