Join a bird walk and make feeders at Black Birders Week — binoculars provided!
Black Birders Week at Havenwoods State Forest offers a unique chance to connect with nature and celebrate Black joy in the outdoors. The event kicks off with a bird walk, perfect for both seasoned birders and newcomers. Afterward, engage in hands-on activities like making bird feeders and navigating a bird migration obstacle course.
This event is a collaboration between the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership, and the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the contributions of Black birders and scientists while enjoying a day out in the fresh air. Binoculars are available, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.
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The bird walk starts promptly at 10 a.m. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. to find parking and get your binoculars from the nature center.
Join the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership and BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for feather-filled family fun and to celebrate Black Birders Week! Black Birders Week was started in 2020 to celebrate Black joy in nature. Enjoy a bird walk at 10 a.m. and stick around to make bird feeders, fly through a bird migration obstacle course and learn about famous Black birders and scientists. Binoculars will be available in the nature center.
