Black Birders Week is a week-long celebration at the end of May that started only a few years ago. However, many folks are unaware of the event and its origins. At this presentation, Victor Chen (WBNA BIPOC walks leader) and Brandan Freeman (Shades of the Outdoors founder) will discuss some of the history of Black […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum, affectionately known as "The Arb", on Thursday mornings from March 27th through May 29th to observe migratory birds as they journey north. Participating in these walks offers a unique chance to observe species that are typically absent from our region during other times of the year. Many migratory birds, such […]
Each Friday during April and May, we will take our time to observe and discuss identification of some of the more common birds of Ann Arbor. This is a great series of walks for folks that would like to learn more about bird identification. Of course, all are welcome to attend any of our bird […]
Join us for an afternoon walk as we kickoff Black Birders Week 2025! We will start at the playground in Wheeler Park, located in a historically Black neighborhood and named after Ann Arbor's first Black mayor, Albert Wheeler. We will walk around the park to learn some of the history of the park and then […]
***May 27 Update -Dan Sparks Jackson and Juliet Berger to lead as we get special access to explore the Urquhart's Tree Farm for interesting grassland birds. From there, there are a couple of other stops planned with hopes of getting a few more interesting species.*** Meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a […]
Come celebrate Black Birders Week as we join members of the Ypsilanti and the greater birding communities in this outdoor event. At this event, we will have activities set up by the following organizations: Leslie Science and Nature Center Michigan Audubon Society Ryan Henyard Creative Photography Ypsilanti District Library Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance Whether […]
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