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
Slough Fest Vanport History & Birding walk
Join us for a Vanport History and Birding walk at Force Lake in part with Slough Fest, a week of free programming along the Columbia Slough. Alongside numerous partners, we’ll lead explorations of this hidden gem, highlighting the birds, plants, and other wildlife living in this special place. We’ll also highlight two upcoming policies that have the potential to impact environmental protections in the slough: the Economic Opportunities Analysis and the Columbia Corridor Industrial Lands E-zone project. We’ll break down what these policies are, and how you can help us advocate for the most environmentally friendly outcomes.
***This event is open to all gender expressions*** 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 2-2.5 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, EVENT REGISTRATION FULL, 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
Slough Fest Birding walk
Join us on an evening bird walk for Slough Fest, a week of free programming along the Columbia Slough. Alongside numerous partners, we’ll lead explorations of this hidden gem, highlighting the birds, plants, and other wildlife living in this special place. We’ll also highlight two upcoming policies that have the potential to impact environmental protections in the slough: the Economic Opportunities Analysis and the Columbia Corridor Industrial Lands E-zone project. We’ll break down what these policies are, and how you can help us advocate for the most environmentally friendly outcomes.
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 mile and a quick 1 hour trip around the pond. 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, PLEASE RSVP HERE, 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
Slough Fest Birding walk
Join us on a Saturday bird walk in part with Bird Alliance of Oregon and 11 other local orgs as we take part in. Slough Fest, a week of free programming along the Columbia Slough. Alongside numerous partners, we’ll lead explorations of this hidden gem, highlighting the birds, plants, and other wildlife living in this special place. We’ll also highlight two upcoming policies that have the potential to impact environmental protections in the slough: the Economic Opportunities Analysis and the Columbia Corridor Industrial Lands E-zone project. We’ll break down what these policies are, and how you can help us advocate for the most environmentally friendly outcomes.
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 2-2.5 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, PLEASE RSVP HERE, 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
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 2-2.5 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: Errol Heights Meet near the community garden where SE 49th Ave and SE Tenino Ct cul-de-sac nearest address is 4841 SE Tenino Ct
Canceled due to Illness
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 2-2.5 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: No walk this week due to illness.
Remember it is self and community care to stay home when you are sick <3
Not this Saturday
Birdhers will not be meeting this week.
We hope you get outside to a city park, venture further out, get some alone time or join friends. However you spend your weekend, we hope it connects you to yourself, your surroundings and your community.
We’ll be back next week.
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 2-3 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 2-2.5 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 SE 7th Ave and SE Sellwood Blvd
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 2-3 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 Parking is very limited, please use transit, carpool, or alternative parking.
Planting Event with Portland Parks & Rec
Join Birdhers and Portland Parks & Rec for a planting event at Kelly BUTTE Natural Area 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 2-3 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: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit/Refuge headquarters meet at 28908 NW Main Avenue Ridgefield, WA 98642-8366 We will walk just under 2 miles on the Oaks to Wetlands, more info 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 2-3 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 near the pump house, up Salmon St from SE 60th
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 2-3 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
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 2-3 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: Company Lake
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 2-3 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 2-3 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: Errol Heights Park
Good Morning Cranes with Columbia Land Trust
Good Morning Cranes with Columbia Land Trust
Join Birdhers for a special sunrise birding at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park to view the Sandhill Cranes and learn about the awesome work of Columbia Land Trust. Free, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please go here to RSVP All expereince levels and ages encouraged! Affinity space for Trans, Non-binary, and women people.
We will gather under a covered open outdoor space for a 30 minute presentation by Peter Condra of CLT and then we’ll walk around the area, between .5-1.5 miles, on dirt and paved paths at a slow pace. Bring a warm beverage, dress cozy for the weather and try to be on time.
To join the carpool group chat, on the app Signal, please email us birdhers@gmail.com with your phone number to be added.
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 2-3 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
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 2-3 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: Tualatin River NWR (The visitors center is closed during gov shut down) Free parking. Unsure if bathroom facilities are open at this time. This is a little bit of a drive from Portland. If you would like to be added to the Signal (a messaging app) chat for carpools, please email your phone number to birdhers@gmail.com to be added. (this is a new system, thank you for your patience!)
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 2-3 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: Lone Fir Cemetery Meet on the NW corner of Stark and SE 26th
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 2-3 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: Force Lake learn more about Force Lake currently and Force Lake in the past and the history of Vanport through The Vanport Mosaic
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 2-3 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
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 2-3 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
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 2-3 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
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 2-3 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 LOCATION HERE