Mindful Birding - Sat 17th Oct - Tasmanian Nature Festival

Mindful Birding with Ivie from Wild Forest, Calm Mind Saturday 17th October | 9:00am - 10:00am Dru Point Bicentennial Park, Dru Point Rd, Margate $15 pp (waged) | $10 pp (concession) + booking fee Join us in the lead-up to the Tasmanian Nature Festival for a special nature experience! This event is open to all levels of experience; you are new to birding or simply curious to slow down and notice the birds around you. Suitable for teens and adults. We will begin with a soft grounding exercise and a nature connection activity, helping participants arrive fully in the present moment and tune into the sounds, movements and rhythms of the surrounding birdlife. These practices are calm and meditative, encouraging a sense of stillness, awareness and connection. Following this, we will spend time quietly observing birds in their natural environment - listening, watching and noticing behaviours, calls, colours and interactions. Gentle prompts will be offered to support your awareness and deepen your experience, however this is a relaxed and self-guided process. Please note: This is not a formal bird identification class. It is an invitation to slow down, observe and connect with birds in a mindful, non-judgemental and welcoming space. No prior birding knowledge is required. Attendees are advised to bring: - A bottle of water. - A notebook or journal if you would like to jot down observations. - Binoculars (optional but encouraged if you have them). - Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Tasmanian Nature Festival Sunday 18th October 2026 10 am - 2 pm Kingborough Community Hub, Kingston Brought to you by Forest Organics and Kingborough Council