What we’re about
The Urban-Woods Initiative helps introduce black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) to ornithology, hobby birdwatching, and bird-habitat conservation. The organization hosts regular nature/birdwatching walks as well as ornithology research sessions.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- BIPOC Birding Walks with The Urban-Woods Initiative: Skagit Valley/Fir IslandFir Island Farm Reserve (Skagit Wildlife Area Unit), Mount Vernon, WA
Here is the current schedule for the next planned meet-up. I hope you can join us. Feel free to send us the name & email(s) of anyone you think might be interested.
BIPOC Birding Walks/Field Trips (Washington):
Saturday October 26th, 2024: 10AM - 12:30 PM
Multiple locations in Skagit Valley/Fir Island, Washington- The first stop and meeting location (@10am): Fir Island Farm Reserve (Skagit Wildlife Area Unit).
- See the Map Location Here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fwf9nPufixsgnRDv9
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For anyone that needs help with transportation we are planning several carpools from North Beacon Hill, Seattle (Near the Light-Rail Station) departing at 8:15 AM. DM me if you need transportation assistance so we can coordinate.**** Some helpful tips for birding in Skagit Valley/Fir Island.
- The drive to Skagit Valley/Fir Island is over an hour from Seattle metro; please plan accordingly.
- Please remember to bring warm clothing (layers, gloves, hat), it gets windy in that area.
- Please bring your Discovery Pass for entry into the sanctuaries or be prepared to pay cash.
The BIPOC Birding Walks are free to join! No registration Required! No experience required! Rain or Shine! If you’ve ever been interested in learning about bird-watching or participating in nature walks, please come join us. Bring your own binoculars if you have a pair. I’ll be bringing a few extra pairs of binoculars and if there is not enough, we can all share. Looking forward to seeing you out there!
