BIRDHERS

is a free space for womin, Queer, Trans and non-binary people to build community by

observing the flora and fauna,
           sharing knowledge and curiosity                                   about the world around us.

Through the lens of bird watching, we strive to create a safe accessible space in nature for people outside of the white cis-hetero patriarchy that has historically dominated this practice. We ask that all cis-men self-exclude.

Birdhers is based in Portland, Oregon and serves as both a social and outdoor club. We are skewed for beginners and all levels of experience welcome. A club with no membership and fluctuating attendance, every week is different!  Extra binoculars available.

ETHICS

✓Comfort of birds comes first

✓ Ask questions!

✓Non-heirarchal knowledge sharing
✓ Nature Stewardship

✓ No species elitism
✓ Promote relationships with public

Above all else, Birdhers champions inclusivity, curiosity, and respect. Any form of bigotry, racism, or misogyny will not be tolerated.

WEEKLY

Birdhers walks are meditative and slow-paced, usually ranging 1 ~ 2 miles on paved and dirt paths in inner Portland, OR. Allow 2~3  hours. Don’t rush, you can catch up to the group or leave whenever you need to. Our routes are modified to fit the needs of the group and accessibility is prioritized. Please email with any questions or accomodation needs.

☉Every Saturday

☉9:30 AM ~ Noonish

☉Rotating natural areas within PDX proper ^↬

*and sometimes elsewhere ^↬

‘BIRDHERS & BUDS’

Once a month, Birdhers sponsors an open walk for allies who share curiosity for birds, ecological well-being, and intersectional feminism.

☉Wednesday August 21st
☉8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM
☉Reed Canyon

VOLUNTEER

To appreciate birds in their vibrant ecosystems, we must work to be stewards of the spaces we love. Consider volunteering in your neighborhood’s green spaces. Sometimes, Birdhers organizes group acts of service for the following organizations:

☉SOLVE ^↬☉Columbia Slough Watershed Council ^↬
☉Chehalem Ridge Nature Park ^↬
☉Reed Canyon Day ^↬

☉Tualatin River Refuge ^↬

☉Willamette River Keeper ^↬

☉Friends of Tabor ^↬

NEW PROJECTS

See an exciting intersection between your work and Birdhers? Propose a collaborative project! Past Birdhers partnerships include an artist leading mind-body stretches, a botanist sharing traditional plant knowledge, and more to come.

SOURCES

Guides

Maps

Further Reading