9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Neighborhood Bird Outing: BIPOC Birding at Lake Sammamish + optional Pot Luck

Neighborhood Bird Outings are open to all with no pre-registration required. Group size will vary. Outings occur rain or shine, though will be canceled for dangerous weather conditions. Please leave pets at home. Leaders: Suzannah Yu (she/her) & Anthony Pangelinan (he/him) Meeting Point: 9:00 am; Lake Sammamish State Park; southwest parking lot by the Rotunda Shelter; GPS: 47°33'18.6"N 122°04'04.8"W Bike Parking: None expected. Trip Accessibility: 1B Masks: Optional All-ages BIPOC Neighborhood Bird Outing with optional potluck afterwards IMPORTANT: parking requires a Discover Pass or day pass. Pay stations for passes are present on-site. If you are interested in carpooling, feel free to request or offer a ride here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZe87hvmgoWHCXYret1tmEc1iPYuFFDm-UBn0x8othI/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZe87hvmgoWHCXYret1tmEc1iPYuFFDm-UBn0x8othI/edit?usp=sharing BIPOC-centered neighborhood bird outing led by NextGen council members, Suzannah (she/her/hers) and Anthony (he/him/his). This is an all-ages walk. We will meet by the parking lot by the Rotunda Shelter. We hope to see a wide variety of birds, including wood ducks, mergansers, kingfishers, and woodpeckers. Birding wraps up around 12pm. We will also be hosting a small optional potluck after the walk, from 12pm to about 1pm. Feel free to bring snacks and desserts, or anything that you'd like to share with the group. We will bring a treat, so come join for the social even if bringing something is not accessible for you. If you do choose to bring any food, please let the group know of any potential food sensitivities such as eggs, gluten, nuts, and dairy. *Please note that this trip is specifically for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)* Photo Credit: Ian Jan