Join a bird walk and make feeders at Black Birders Week — binoculars provided!
Part I
About this event
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.
From the organizer
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.
Getting in
Registration required — must sign up
Pricing details
Pre-registration appreciated.
Pro tips
Bring a stroller if you have young kids. The bird migration obstacle course is stroller-friendly, and there's plenty of space for kids to run around safely.
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.
Who'll Be There
Families, local community members, nature lovers, and individuals interested in celebrating Black joy in nature. The event's focus on community and inclusivity suggests a diverse crowd, particularly from the BIPOC community.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.
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