LAKE PLACID | In honor of the 6th annual Black Birders Week, bird lovers from across northern New York are invited to celebrate the beauty of birds, nature and the regional community of Black birders on May 31 at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site.
Established in 2020, Black Birders Week is a nationwide celebration of diversity in the outdoors, highlighting the contributions of Black birders and naturalists while promoting inclusivity in natural spaces. The theme for this year’s event, celebrated nationwide from May 25 to 31, is “Grounded in Community” and will focus on the collective joy and power of the Black community in the outdoors.
“As an avid birder of color, I deeply understand the significance of safety and community in birding and exploring new natural spaces,” said Tamara Jolly, Community Initiatives Manager at ADI, a program of the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA). “I felt truly seen and recognized when I first learned about the inaugural Black Birders Week. ADI is thrilled to partner with John Brown Lives! to host a local event that builds that sense of belonging and representation in our region.”
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