Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge - Meet at Sellwood Park parking lot at SE 7th and SE Sellwood Blvd
Walk starts with steep descent but otherwise flat bumpy dirt trails. Portable toilet available here.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Peninsula Canal / Elrod Road - 1880 NE Elrod Dr, Portland, OR 97211
Parking is limited here, carpool recommended and if you’re early/able consider parking further away to leave room for others. No bathrooms. There is a steep 20 foot incline at the beginning of the trail, flat bumpy dirt path otherwise.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Oak Island on Wapato Island. This is a very special place that closes oct-apr. About a 40 minute drive from Portland, parking passes can be purchased at the Cracker Barrel store 15005 NW Sauvie Island Rd. There is a porta-potty and parking lot. Dress for the weather.
Postcards & Pizza
Join us for an evening event to learn more about name change efforts of balch creek in Forest Park. Nancy Helmsworth will talk about the initiative around 6:30, option to write postcards of support heading to the deciding committee.
Eat pizza and browse the bookstore. 7-8pm
Bishop & Wilde is a Queer-owned bookstore in NW Portland very close to the creek. Books will be available for purchase.
Treats provided by August Artisan Bakery
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Smith and Bybee Lakes Meet under the covered area. Parking lot and vault toilets available.
Bat Walk with CSWC
An evening nature walk to observe and learn more about BATS. We’re partnering with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and local naturalist Elaine Murphy to learn more about these super interesting flying mammals.
Event is affinity space for womin, trans and non-binary people. All ages welcome! Free with required registration.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Powell Butte Meet at the Ellis St Trailhead on SE 145th Ave and SE Ellis St. This is more of a hike than a lot of our other gatherings. It is longer and steeper and may not be suitable for all. No facilities on this route. Street parking.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Mt. Tabor Meet near Reservoir 5 Bathrooms not at meeting spot but at welcome center and at top.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area 7040 NE 47th Avenue Portland, OR 97218. Parking lot and porta potties available here.
Bird Watching
In Partnership with Portland Parks and Rec Forest & Washington Park Free Express Shuttle
A bird watching outing in Forest Park! Details about the trail can be found here
Bird watching outing and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
This walk will be co-facilitated by a birder with disability. The shuttles are ADA equipped and the first .5 miles of the trail are paved ADA accessible trail. We will move slowly and with intention to observe the plants and animals around us. At a half mile in there is a place to sit and observe, we’ll also have the option to continue another ¼ mile to a bridge that overlooks the creek. Total length between 1-1.5 miles.
Free, no RSVP
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Lower Macleay Trail Forest Park (Park Stop ID D)
To catch the FREE shuttle with us, Arrive at Peninsula Park Community Center (City Stop ID 4): At 10:20, Shuttle leaves at 10:30 AM or meet us at the Trailhead at 11. We will return to Peninsula Park Community Center at 1:30
Sit and Stroll
Meet at Peninsula Park for an evening of community connection and nature observation. Bring your dinner, sit with friends, stroll through the lovely rose garden, look for bees sleeping in the roses and bats above.
This event is an affinity space for trans, non-binary and women people. All ages and children welcome.
SUMMER BREAK
Birdhers is taking a summer break on our Saturday birding walks.
There will be other events during this time and Saturday walks will resume in August.
Be safe out there, take care of yourselves and others. Reach out, we’re around.
Birding & Queer History
F*** the 4th. Instead of celebrating genocide come walk outside and learn about Queer history with Cayla McGrail of Oregon Queer History Collective and Birdhers.
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Laurelhurst Park, meet at the bathroom house nearest Ankeny St and what would be SE 37th ish
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge Parking lot and vault toilets at this location
Birding walk
In Partnership with Portland Parks and Rec Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle
A bird watching outing in Forest Park! Details about the trail can be found here
Bird watching outing and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Leif Erikson Drive Trailhead at Germantown Road (Park Stop ID E)
Arrive at St. John’s Community Center 9:10 and Catch the FREE SHUTTLE that leaves at 9:20 at the intersection of N Burlington Ave and N Central St. or meet us at the Trailhead at 9:40
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area Parking lot and outdoor toilet available.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Meet at the covered picnic benches, parking lot and bathrooms available. About a 1.75 miles out and back route on paved (but bumpy in places) trail.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Mt. Tabor Meet near the pump house at Reservoir 5. Enter from SE Salmon St and SE 60th will bring you right to it. Bathrooms, drinking fountains and some benches available.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Columbia Children’s Arboretum 10040 NE 6th Dr, Portland, OR 97211 Parking available across the street at 10111 NE 6th Dr.
8 Year Anny Party
We’ve been leading free public walks in and around Portland for 8 years! We want to gather together and celebrate the people that make up our bird club and community. There will be flash tattoos, art for sale, a live DJ, snacks, button/name tag making, a pinata, a fire, games! Bring a potluck snack or drink to share (not required), come early to get a tattoo spot, stay late to enjoy the sunset.
Location: Hinterland Empire is a queer owned coffee shop and clothing brand at 7112 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR. Masking encouraged inside, the back patio is open air, bathrooms avaialable.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Meet at the SOUTH entrance at Sellwood Park parking lot at SE 7th and SE Sellwood
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: KELLEY POINT PARK Park at the last parking lot and meet the group on the grass nearby.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park porta potty, parking lot available. Less than one mile loop on dirt and gravel paths
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Oak Island on Wapato Island Parking permits required and can be purchased at the The Cracker Barrel Store – 15005 NW Sauvie Island Road. Outhouse available at location.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Powell Butte - Ellis Street trailhead at Ellis St & SE 145th Ave
This is a longer and more strenuous hike than we normally do. We will split into two groups, one group of people who want to walk quickly and circle the top and a group who wants to take their time and travel shorter distance.
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Smith and Bybee Lakes
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Mt. Tabor meet at reservoir 5
Stewardship Event with Portland Parks & Rec
Join Birdhers and Portland Parks & Rec for a planting event at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Southeast Portland.
We believe we have a responsibility, as bird watchers and nature lovers, to steward and practice reciprocity with the places we enjoy. Portland Parks and Rec provides many opportunities for land stewardship.
Saturday Jan. 10 we will be planting native shrubs and flowers to improve habitat for the local wildlife and people. REGISTRATION is required for this free event. Please dress for the weather (layers and rain gear are great!), wear sturdy, waterproof shoes, and bring personal water bottle and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided.
More details and to register visit the event page here
Birding walk
Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Frenchman’s Bar West of Vancouver, WA we’ll walk less than a mile on dirt paths AND/OR snuggle up under the covered area with a blanket and tea and hang out
Birding walk
Concurrent Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and about 2 ish hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com
Free, no rsvp, donations accepted
Please arrive on time. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.
Location: Columbia Slough - Elrod Road 6 cars at kayak launch (very end of Elrod). (Multiple cars can park at 21st and Riverside, with a pleasant .4 mile walk