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A dark-skinned man and his young daughter and son in front of some trees, looking up as if birdwatching. The girl holds binoculars and the boy is pointing diagonally up.

Black Birders Week 2023

at the Smithsonian

What Is Black Birders Week?

This spring the Black AF In STEM Collective will present the fourth annual Black Birders Week, a series of events nationwide from May 28 to June 3, 2023, aimed at highlighting Black nature enthusiasts and increasing the visibility of Black birders, who face unique challenges and risks when engaging in outdoor activities.

Black Birders Week at the Smithsonian with Black AF In STEM 

At the Smithsonian, we are teaming up with Black AF in STEM and the National Park Service at Kenilworth Park to celebrate Black Birders Week by offering a series of programs and experiences in Washington, D.C. We support Black AF In STEM’s work to celebrate and highlight birding as a lifelong learning journey that is enjoyed by Black cultures across the diaspora. Participating from the Smithsonian are the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

Featured Events

AT CAPACITY - REGISTRATION CLOSED - Black Birders Week Bird Walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

AT CAPACITY - REGISTRATION CLOSED - Black Birders Week Bird Walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Meet in front of the Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10 – 11:30am EDT

Other Events in the Region

Other Events Nationwide, In-Person and Online

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Blue, orange, and white bird perched on a metal bar.
Eastern bluebird. Photo by Joshua J. Cotten via Unsplash.

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