Events and retreats
Dawn Chorus Vigil
Intro
"The radical otherness of birds is integral to their beauty and their value. They are always among us but never of us. Their indifference to us ought to serve as a chastening reminder that we’re not the measure of all things.” Jonathan Franzen
Details
The dawn chorus is like a never-ending wave of thanksgiving and joy that goes round the earth 24 hours a day, seven days a week and fifty-two weeks of the year. Science tells us there are three reasons why birds sing: to advertise their strengths, to attract a mate and to defend territory. How reductionist. That's only half the story! Birds sing because they can. It's their gift, their song of thanks and joy. Thanks that they have survived the night, the cold, the predators.
This vigil is an opportunity to experience the beauty and mystery of dawn chorus birdsong in spring as it first emerges and then climbs to a joyous crescendo. The vigil is followed by a talk and discussion about birdsong, the spirituality of birds and their place in creation.
Event Dates
Dawn Chorus Vigil will be running at the following locations in 2026. Book your place using the Eventbrite links below:
Saturday 11th April 4.15am - 6.15am Tooting Common (meet at the entrance to Tooting Bec Athletics Track)
Saturday 25th April 4.15am - 6.15am Tooting Common (meet at the entrance to Tooting Bec Athletics Track)
Eventbrite booking links to follow shortly.
Please contact Soul Rewilding directly if you'd like us to run an event for your community.