Saturday June 4 - #LifelongJourney

On Saturday we acknowledge that birding is a lifelong journey. Help us explore the various activities you can participate in according to your age group. Share how birding connects your family and the experiences you’ve shared together. 

Friday June 3 - #AsTheCrowFlies

Today, share what birding is like where you’re from. Reflect on where you have gone birding and how it's helped you pave relationships with people of different cultures. How has your own culture shaped your relationship with birds and your birding journey? 

Black Birders: Embracing the Beauty Within with American Birding Association View Live Recording

12 PM EDT - Birding Social Experience Part 3: Cultural Connections with Cornell Lab of Ornithology View Live Recording

1 PM EDT - UnZOOsual Careers with Gwen Cooper by Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute View Live Recording

Thursday June 2 - #FlyingTheCoop

Thursday’s theme is about change. When is it time to pivot and “Fly The Coop”? What motivated you to take the leap to go after your passion? What's something bird related that you've always wanted to try to challenge yourself with? Whether it's learning bird songs, bird banding, traveling to see more birds, making a bird focused career change, or exploring research? How have birds helped you escape your daily routine?

8 AM EDT - Bird Walk Bahamas with Giselle Deane, Bahamas National Trust IG Livestream

5 PM EDT - A Conversation with Jerome Ford, Assistant Director of the Migratory Birds Program View Live Recording

8 PM EDT - Defeating Dyslexia: From Teacher to Photographer View Live Recording

Wednesday June 1 - #DayOfRoost

Did you know that birds choose where, when and how to roost carefully? Today’s theme is about mental health, prioritizing and choosing when to rest. Today take at least 10 minutes to sit outside to rest and reflect. What do you notice?

11 AM EDT - Discover Colorful Birds with a Black Birder with Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, for Kids & Families View Live Recording

2 PM EDT - Parks Project Interview with Chelsea Connor IG Livestream

3 PM EDT - The Science of Self: Meditation & Reflection Session with Ivanna Pengelley View Live Recording

7 PM EDT - The Mental Health Benefits of Birding with BirdNote View Live Recording

Tuesday May 31 - #LearningToTakeFlight

Tuesday’s events feature activities surrounding your birding identity. When did you feel comfortable enough to call yourself a birder? What is your birding story? What were your first steps into birding on your own?

5 PM EDT - Representation and Community: A Black Birders Week Conversation with Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History View Live Recording

7 PM EDT - Birding Social Experience part 2: Birding Beginnings with Cornell Lab of Ornithology View Live Recording

Monday May 30 - #InTheNest

Monday's events are about our birding beginnings.  How did you first get interested in birds? What is your earliest birding memory or spark bird? Did you have anyone take you under their wing? How did that person influence your relationship with birds?  If you’ve been at it for a while, how are you being a mentor to someone else?

3-4 PM EDT - Birding Social Experience Part 1: Birding Mentors with Cornell Lab of Ornithology View Live Recording

Sunday May 29 - #BlackInNature

We kick off the week with our annual #BlackInNature Networking Event. Introduce yourself and use the hashtag to meet other Black Birders. Tag us for a chance to be featured on our social media.