Prince Edward County provides habitat to many bird-species, however, annually about 25 million birds in Canada die from collisions with glass. Birds often mistake reflections on glass for reality, leading to fatal accidents. As we design neighbourhoods with greenspaces, it’s crucial to make our windows safe for birds, acting against the decline of our amazing bird biodiversity.

In this workshop, artist Iris Häussler and landscape architect Victoria Taylor guide you in creating beautiful, effective bird-safe window-decals. Participants will explore nearby Delhi Park, sketching and photographing the plants in this valley while listening for birds. Back in the studio, you learn how to select effective shapes into patterns and create DIY vinyl decals for your windows on a provided sample acrylic sheet. The workshop will include one 20-minute break. Participants will take their acrylic sample decal sheets home. Suitable for all skill levels.

In partnership with Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) Spring Birding Festival. Workshop participants will receive a PEPtBO membership for 2025.

Age range – 18+

4 hour workshop: Sunday May 11th, 2025 1-5 PM.

Location – The County Arts Lab, Unit 2E, Picton Armoury Building

Sliding scale pricing.