Barn Swallow Awareness Day by Wildsight Golden

Community Events

START TIME	07/11/2026 at 9AM
END TIME	07/11/2026 at 1PM
LOCATION	Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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Wildsight Golden is hosting a day of information and learning about Barn Swallows and Cliff Swallows in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Did you know that Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is home to the largest active Barn Swallow colony in the valley?

Event Schedule - takes place in base plaza

9:30am-10:30am - Guided Swallow Walk - Join project biologist Rachel Darvill and naturalist Verena Shaw for a guided walk around KHMR to observe Barn and Cliff Swallows and learn about their biology, techniques for ID and local swallow conservation initiatives.

10:30am - 12:00pm - Swallow Treasure Hunt - A fun and educational activity for children and families.

10:30am - 1:00pm - Swallow Information Booth - Visit the Wildsight Golden booth to learn about local swallow species, conservation initiatives, and ways that residents can help protect swallow habitat.

Interested in learning more or volunteering please email swallows@wildsight.ca.