The continuous wetlands along the river are perfect as breeding areas and staging places for a significant number of bird species. When you combine this with the upper reaches of the mighty Columbia, you have an unsurpassed natural setting. The world over, when people think of Canada, they think of the glory of the Rockies. “The Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival’ conjures up an image of all that is great about Canada… spectacular scenery, abundant nature and a warm, human spirit of getting together in a worthy cause. In the words of our patron, Robert Bateman, the world-famous wildlife artist and environmentalist: _ MESSAGE FROM THE FESTIVAL PATRONĮvery year, the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is celebrated in the Upper Columbia Valley in early May. Wings is grateful for the support of its local sponsors, businesses, volunteers, donors and grantors. Please join us in 2023 when Wings celebrates our 26th year as one of the largest nature festivals in Canada! The annual Saturday evening celebration Soireé with keynote speaker, Dr.

Online auction that is open to bidders from across Canada – filled with adventurous experiences that you will want to save for yourself!.

Photography contest – with categories for kids and adults.

Here is what the Wings Nature Festival looks like in 2023: I cannot praise enough our new Wing’s festival planner, board of directors, volunteers and affiliate partners who have moved heaven and earth to develop a full suite of events.

Our theme for our 26 th Festival, “Wildlife & Landscape – Exploring Connections”, recognizes the vital role that the outdoors plays in our physical and mental well-being but also that humans have a responsibility to protect these special natural places. Face coverings are encouraged for Aquarium guests though not required on Aquarium property.Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival 2023 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTĬelebrating Nature … By Ross MacDonald, Festival President to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sundays 9 a.m. Summer hours begin May 27: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. Simons Theatre is open seven days a week during Aquarium visitor hours. Tickets are available for purchase online. The film is screening in the New England Aquarium’s Simons Theatre on Central Wharf in Boston. Today, these largely unknown water highways remain an oasis for wildlife, from the herds of bison to the millions of magnificent birds that migrate along these “flyways.” As the glaciers retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, they left an astonishing gift of connected rivers, lakes, and wetlands across the heartland of North America. Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton, tells the compelling story of three amazing bird species – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors.

Wings Over Water by Wings for Wetlands