9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Neighborhood Bird Outing: LGBTQIA+ Birders at the Arboretum

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Neighborhood Bird Outing: LGBTQIA+ Birders at the Arboretum Group size will vary. Outings occur rain or shine, though will be canceled for dangerous weather conditions. Please leave pets at home. Leaders: Casey Herrick (she/her), Jules Stanley (she/her) and Denning Gillespie (they/them)- NextGen Council Members Meeting Point: Outside the Arboretum Foundation building on the North side of the park. 9am start Bike Parking: Yes Trip Accessibility:1 (leisurely, many stops to observe), B (soft ground, sand, gravel, dirt roads and some board-walks), ~1.5 miles walking with minimal elevation gain. Hello fellow Queer Birders! Our path will be on the north side of the Arboretum starting at the Arboretum Foundation building and heading past Duck Bay and onto Foster Island, and possibly further onto Marsh Island depending on our pace. There will be lots of chances to see waterfowl, and some wooded areas in between to see lots of different bird species. This walk is geared specifically for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and any level of birding experience is welcome.