Bike the Flyway with Gather New Haven

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Co-Lead: Ade

Location: Long Wharf to Sandy Point in West Haven, CT

You can expect to enjoy a beachside bike ride, learn more about coastal birds, and enjoy great company! This event is a part of Black Birders week, so this is a space that centers new birders who are people of color, particularly Black people. We will start at Long Wharf and bike 2.5 miles to Sandy Point in West Haven. Once we arrive in Sandy Point we will walk for 1 hour along the beach for a guided bird walk. We can expect to see sea gulls, loons, great egrets, great blue herons, and other birds. After the bird walk on the beach, we will bike the same 2.5 mile route back to Long Wharf.

This event is open to the public and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children who will be independently riding their own bike must be 10 years or older. Children under 10 years of age must ride in a trailer or seat attached to an adult’s bike.

Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Age: 10 & up

Lead: Dara Miles Wilson

Location: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710

Phone: 301-779-0371;

Maryland Relay 7-1-1 BladensburgWP@pgparks.com

As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement. The presentation is followed by a bird‑themed pontoon boat tour along the Anacostia River.

All attendees must register.

Birds of a Feather| Black Birder's Week

11:00 AM

Organized By: Moore Hikes / Co-lead: Ade

Location: McClean Game Refuge Simsbury, CT

Lace up your boots and join us on a birdwatching hike, where we’ll scout this local greenspace. Chill vibes, good trails, and binocular banter guaranteed. 

MEMORIAL DAY

Black Birders Week: East Bay Walk

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Towatta Park Alameda, CA

Join one of our Black Birders Week co-organizers, Ayanna Browne, in the Bay Area for a bird walk—no prior experience needed. Complimentary snack and drinks provided by Phoreign in Nature.

Meet the Flock| Black Birder's Week

4:00 PM

Virtual Event

Co-lead: Ade

Connect with leaders of the annual Black Birders Week celebrations. Reflect on  this year’s theme, bird focus, community and the movement.

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

Black Birders Week: Evening Kayak Tour

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Lead: Dara Miles Wilson

Age: 18 & up

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Bladensburg, MD

Explore the natural beauty and cultural history of the Anacostia River on a moderate‑pace, guided kayak trip offered as part of the Black Birders Week series, which highlights and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Paddle with a park guide to view birds and river scenery while staying with the group.

Catch, Create, Celebrate: A Black Birders Week Art Event

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Leads: Sharon Dorsey & Dara Miles Wilson

Masonville Cove Baltimore, MD

Celebrate BBW with this youth-focused event blending science with fun, featuring a live bird banding demonstration. While waiting for bird encounters, participants can enjoy a paper birding scavenger hunt and build their own birds using simple recycled materials.

Creek to Peak - A Black Birders Week Community Walk

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Glen Canyon Park - San Francisco

Bird walk for Black joy in nature! Led by wildlife biologist Ayanna Browne, this event is by and for Black birders - and allies are welcome.

We welcome all experience levels from beginner to advanced. Come learn about birding and create a community of local birders. Bring your binocs if you have them. We hope to foster connection and community to increase the number of bird-lovers in San Francisco.

This walk is centered on Black/African American birders and their families, with people of all backgrounds welcomed to join.

Wings of Watkins

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Age: 5 & up

Leads: Dara Miles Wilson co-leading with Senior Park Naturalist Jaron Winters

Watkins Nature Center Kettering, MD

Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.

Parents and chaperones of children attending this program must also be registered to attend.

Black Birders Week: Beaks, Feet, & Feathers Boat Tour

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For All Ages

Lead: Dara Miles Wilson

Location: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710

As part of Black Birders Week, this event celebrates and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Join a naturalist aboard the park pontoon boat to explore the birdlife of the Anacostia River while cruising downstream. All attendees must register.

Rights & Wingspan | Black Birder's Week

6:00 PM

Location: 333 Sherman Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA

Organized by: Black Wing Coalition / Co-lead: Ade

The Hardball Question for the year is: What could freedom look like if we moved like they do, without all the barriers? We’re ending our week with a practical, community learning workshops community building and of course our favorite game-- Wingspan. (Know Your Rights Workshop) 

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