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Saturday April 18th, 2026 | 9:30am – 3:00pm

9:30 – 11:30am  |  Bird walk starting from the Gallery, presented by Bird Friendly Kitchener.

Join Bird Friendly Kitchener as we look and listen for birds in the natural areas and neighbourhoods around Homer Watson House & Gallery. This walk will be open to new or novice birders, and no experience is necessary. Dress appropriately for the weather, as we may be making frequent stops or standing for periods of time. Please bring a pair of binoculars if available. Be aware that spring brings mud to a lot of the local walking paths.

Registration is required, but is FREE. All participants must sign an insurance waiver. Email events@homerwatson.on.ca to request to be notified when registration opens!

12:00 – 1:30pm  |  Beginner bird drawing workshop, registration $20

Join local bird enthusiast and co-chair of Bird Friendly Kitchener, Meredith Blunt for a guided bird drawing class! Working step-by-step in pencil or pen, Meredith will lead participants through the shapes and forms that will become a bird you may have seen before…

Register for Beginner Bird Drawing Workshop Here!

1:00 – 3:00pm    |  Free drop-in family craft

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The Loch Doon area was memorialized in celebrated Scottish poet, Robert Burns piece “Ye banks and braes O’ bonnie Doon”

Ye banks and braes o’ bonny Doon,
How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair?
How can ye chant, ye little birds,
And I sae weary fu’ o’ care?
Thou’lt break my heart, thou warbling bird,
That wantons thro’ the flowering thorn:
Thou minds me o’ departed joys,
Departed, never to return.

Aft hae I rov’d by bonnie Doon,
To see the rose and woodbine twine;
And ilka bird sang o’ its love,
And fondly sae did I o’ mine.
Wi’ lightsome heart I pu’d a rose,
Fu’ sweet upon its thorny tree;
And my fause lover stole my rose,
But, ah! he left the thorn wi’ me.

Bring a Friend Promo:
Use Promo code:
BAF2026 at checkout

10% off

Art Programs when you sign up for 2 people at the same time!

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend time with your friends? Sign up for one of our art programs together during our Bring a Friend promotion and receive an extra 10% off your HWHG (minimum 2 people) program registration!

  • Offer valid on HWHG program registrations from Jan 1 through Dec 31, 2026.
  • Includes Children’s Art Programs, Adult Art Programs, Family Programs, Day School and Art Camps.
  • Excludes birthday party bookings, field trip bookings, open studio program, and memberships.
  • No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent.
Both registrations must be done through one account and on one transaction for the discount to be applied.