The Toronto Bird Celebration is brought to you by the vision, effort and sponsorship of the following partners. We thank them for enabling connections between people and birds in the city.
Our Team
Olivia Carvalho
Urban Outreach & Events Coordinator
Olivia’s work at Birds Canada involves planning and executing events, the coordination and evolution of the Toronto Bird Celebration, and managing the binocular kit program. She enjoys working with a team, and partners across Canada, that are passionate about urban natural environments, and making connections with wildlife accessible for all.
You can reach her at ocarvalho@birdscanada.org
Steering Committee
Since 2017, each year a dedicated group supports the planning, hosting and evaluating of the Celebration.
Monika Craydon
Toronto Ornithological Club
Andrea Chreston
TRCA
Jenny Davis
High Park Nature Centre
John Nishikawa
Toronto Ornithological Club
Kevin Kerr
Toronto Zoo
Caiti McLelland
Parks Canada
Mark Peck
Royal Ontario Museum
Justin Peter
Toronto Ornithological Club
Raja Raudsepp
TRCA
Jon Spero
Toronto Zoo
Jennifer Smith
TRCA
Jimmy Vincent
Humber Arboretum
Bird Champions
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Founded by TD Bank Group in 1990, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national charity that funds environmental projects across Canada.
Kowa Optic
From the invention of the original spotting scope in the 1950s, to the legendary Kowa Six medium format camera and anamorphic lenses of the ‘60s – every decade has seen Kowa continue to innovate in the world of optical design & technology. Kowa manufactures optical instruments to view the beauty of our natural world – a world that Kowa wants to protect for future generations.
Our participants are having a great time!
I learned about the success we can have if we work together to foster biodiversity and protect endangered species. Made me think anything is possible!
It took me back to my roots and reminded us that we can find joy in nature anywhere we want to look. A reminder that we can find nature anywhere we look for it.
I am inspired to make my environment as natural as possible, to be in the same habitat space with nature. I want to get more involved in activities around the city and I will look up more often!!
What did I love the most? Its reach– to see migration as a pattern, an activity through which more than birds move– and to ask questions about that. The making of connections between the human and the more than human. Four different encounters with the world– so lovely! The range of voices. Thanks to everyone!
We are so grateful for all you are doing for the birders, both backyard feeders and watchers. Thank you.
Ankur explained everything well and was very encouraging and inspiring. Andrés was very positive and enthusiastic and moderated the event well. I especially appreciated that it touched on ethical bird photography. Thank you so much!
