In order to effectively care for creation (or care about creation) it is important to be familiar with some of the wild creatures that are our neighbors in the community of creation. Learning to know common birds and their stories is a great way for educators to engage students, and to foster an appreciation of the wonder and diversity of creation. In this session participants will learn the basics of birding including how to use field marks, bird size, sound, and behaviour to identify some of the more common birds of this region. During this session we will also learn what it means to understand our place within the community of creation. We will rediscover the Biblical idea that creation is actually a community of creatures that all share a dependence upon the Creator for protection, sustenance, shelter, etc. (See Psalm 104), as well as sharing a mandate to worship the Creator (See Psalm 148). This session is a practical introduction to birding so we will begin in the classroom but spend most of the session out of doors looking for, and hopefully at, living birds. Participants should dress for the weather and have footwear that is suitable for trail walking. The trails we will be on may have a rough, uneven surface so participants will need to consider this as they sign up for this session. A working set of binoculars will be needed during this session. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify some of common birds of this region using field marks or other identifying features, Share with students important nature study skills that support the practice of creation care, and Defend the idea that humans and wild creatures belong to a community of creation and explain why this matters. (Note: This session compliments the session called - Earth-keeping is a gospel issue: Exploring the Biblical foundations of creation care with students.)