RW| The Birds of a Feather Hike Register

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Sun, May 18, 2025; 10:00 AM (Eastern)

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05/18/2025 10:00 AM America/New_York
RW| The Birds of a Feather Hike

Lace up your boots and join us on a birdwatching hike, where well scout out sparrows and their high-flying friends. Chill vibes, good trails, and binocular banter guaranteed.Join us for Black Birders Week pre-kick-off event hosted by Outdoor Afro CT.When birdwatching, please be sure to consider bringing:*Sun protection: sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat can help protect you from the sun's rays*Insect Repellent: Insects may be present, so bring repellent to ward them off.*Comfortable Shoes: Sturdy and comfortable footwear suitable for various terrains*Backpack: To carry all your essentials*The Merlin App: This smartphone app will help you identify bird calls and species information and serve as a field guide!*Water Bottle: Always remember to stay hydrated!*Binoculars will be provided

1040 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven, CT 06513, USA

Webinar URL: https://meetu.ps/e/P3gnk/5Zbk0/i

 41.31584600,-72.87767200 Jhoni Ada jhoni.ada@sierraclub.org MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Outdoor Afro

Location: 1040 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven, CT 06513, USA

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Event Organizers:
Jhoni Ada
   jhoni.ada@sierraclub.org
   (203) 718-6425


Birds of a Feather Hike
Join us for Black Birders Week pre-kick-off event hosted by Outdoor Afro CT. 

Lace up your boots and join us on a birdwatching hike, where we’ll scout out sparrows and their high-flying friends. Chill vibes, good trails, and binocular banter guaranteed. 

Black Birders Week is an annual event that celebrates Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts while advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the birding community. 

Black Birders Week was started in 2020 by a group of young Black scientists and bird watchers in response to the series of highly publicized negative encounters between Black people and members of both law enforcement and the general public, particularly the Central Park incident involving Black birder, science writer, and now National Geographic show host Christian Cooper. 

This year's theme, "Grounded in Community," centers Black joy, liberation, and collective power in the outdoors. 

We have a fantastic lineup of events planned for in-person birding excursions. From learning about local bird conservation efforts to exploring the intersection of birding, Black communities, Black culture, and environmental justice, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We want to emphasize that Black Birders Week is intended to be a safe space for Black birders and outdoor enthusiasts. As this is an Outdoor Afro-led event, it's important to center the experiences of Black individuals in nature. For many, this may be their first birding experience, and we want to ensure that they feel welcomed and supported.

In light of events that have brought issues of race and representation in the outdoor community to the forefront, Black Birders Week holds particular significance. It is a celebration of resilience, community, and the power of representation. Check out the schedule of events nationwide and see how you can participate. And if you know any Black birders or outdoor enthusiasts, please feel free to share these events with them – everyone is welcome to join in the celebration!

Here are some events happening in Connecticut (click to register):

 

 

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