Events

We run a variety of workshops, social fundraisers, and other events throughout the year. Scroll down to see what events are coming up.

Move for Good!

Many of you have contributed to BirdCare’s nursery programme in previous years. Arohanui! This nursery mahi (work) is incredibly challenging, and involves the art of hand-rearing and feeding orphaned baby birds, often during long 12-hour days. We have such a dedicated nursery team, and they need our support!

Are you keen to take up a challenge to support the baby birds? Invite your club, school or work mates to join you, and Move for Good!

Sign up for a walk, run, swim, cycle, or fun outdoor challenge – and ask your friends and family to sponsor you. Be a Toa Tiaki Manu (champion of the birds) for BirdCare!

Move for Good is proudly supported by Allbirds and Tree Adventures, and all registered champions go in the draw to win your own eco-friendly Allbirds sneakers or a Tree Adventures double pass (prize draw 31 March 2025)!

In recognition of your efforts, champions who complete their challenge will receive an eco-friendly, locally-crafted medal! The school with the most champions wins a Rimu trophy!

Click here for registration details

One-day Course – Front-line Emergency Training

Learn to respond safely and humanely to wildlife emergencies, and develop skills to successfully care for wildlife in need.

Dates:

9th Nov 2024 – In-person version – 9.30am-4.30pm at 74 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Auckland – $175pp (includes tour)

16th Nov 2024 – On-line version live via Zoom – 9.30am-2.30pm – $125pp

Ticket sales and details available through Humanitix

https://events.humanitix.com/one-day-intensive-workshop-front-line-wildlife-emergency-training

Kōtare Kids Club – Visit to BirdCare Aotearoa

Date: Saturday 30th November

Time: 2pm-4pm

Address: 74 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Auckland

Snacks and drinks provided 🙂

You will have a special opportunity to see some rescued wild birds and orphaned babies, and have fun learning about birds and nature!

Join the club to receive an invitation

https://birdcareaotearoa.org.nz/get-involved/kids-club-membership/

Past Events

Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds Film Fundraiser

10th November 6.30pm at The Hollywood Avondale

This classic nature-horror (PG13) is a timely reminder for all of us to care for Te Taiao nature. Hitchcock later explained that the bird attacks in the film were due to humanity’s failure to appreciate and protect nature. The proceeds from the tickets will help our hospital rehabilitate bird patients during our bustling baby bird season!

Ruru Night Owls – Guided Walk

6-8pm, Sat 31st August & 7th Sept 2024 (these events sold out – we’re hoping for future dates!)

Arataki Visitors Centre 300 Scenic Drive Oratia

A guided hīkoi (walk) through the Arataki trails, celebrating the whenua (land) and magical creatures of the night. Guided by our Friends at Arataki, this fundraiser is to support the rehabilitation of ruru (morepork) native owls at BirdCare Aotearoa.

$20 per person. Recommended age: 10+

Bring warm gear, a torch (preferably with red light), and a travel mug!

For the love of birds, and beer….

Craft beer fans, keep an eye out for our beloved bright green tui logo on a beer-llboard – thanks to Behemoth Brewing Company!

Launched at Beervana 0n 23-24 Aug, the beer is now available across the country. Tell your mates! birdcareaotearoa.org.nz/hop-to-it

Workshops

We run a variety of in-person and online workshops for veterinary and wildlife professionals, volunteers, and members of the public.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for news about upcoming training.

Recent dates

One-day Course – Front-line Emergency Training

Learn to respond safely and humanely to wildlife emergencies, and develop skills to successfully care for wildlife in need.

Dates:

9th Nov 2024 – In-person version – 9.30am-4.30pm at 74 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Auckland – $175pp (includes tour)

16th Nov 2024 – On-line version live via Zoom – 9.30am-2.30pm – $125pp

Ticket sales available through Humanitix

See Training for full details.

Past events

One-day Intensive Frontline Emergency Training
Courses have been held during 2021, 2022 and 2023

Learn to respond safely and humanely to wildlife emergencies, and develop skills to successfully care for wildlife in need.

Facilitator: Dr Lynn Miller, who will share her many years of experience teaching wildlife responders worldwide. Lynn developed and taught the course in MA, USA that was required for all front-line officers.

Wild Bird Rescue 101 and Advanced Avian Rehabilitation Workshops
5 & 6 March 2021

Past Event: Building Community Preparedness to Protect Wildlife

Date: 18th October 2022

The global increase in extreme weather events due to the climate crisis means Aotearoa will not be immune to its impacts. Much has been done to prepare for events impacting people, their pets, and the agricultural animals around us. But how will our precious wildlife fare? This event, which is part of the Auckland Climate Festival, will explore the issues, resources, and possible outcomes for some of our most vulnerable avifauna.