Let’s Go Birding Together!
June is Pride Month, and APP is celebrating with Let's Go Birding Together bird walks and other LGBTQ inclusive activities.
The arrival of June marks Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, usually just shortened to Pride Month. Celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, and, in the case of APP, bird walks. Our Let's Go Birding Together series was founded and organized by Jason St. Sauver, Community Education director at Spring Creek Prairie APP Center in Denton, Nebraska. Other APP sites across the country have joined Jason in creating inclusive birding events.
Let's Go Birding Together walks are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. Why do we do this? Because the outdoors has not always been a welcoming place for LGBTQ people and APP wants help change that.
Scroll down to see the 2024 calendar of events!
In June of 2022, APP partnered with drag queen and intersectional environmentalist Pattie Gonia on a series of videos, including a feature on Let’s Go Birding Together. Watch below for an in-depth look at the history of the program with its creator, Jason “The Birdnerd” St. Sauver, and candid conversations with Pattie Gonia on the importance of inclusivity in the outdoors.
Currently scheduled LGBTQ inclusive events at APP
(All times are local)
2024
Sunday, April 28
Commons Ford Park, Austin, TX
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Travis APP Society
Friday, May 3
Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary (Richardson Bay, CA)
11:00am
Presented by Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary
FREE, but donations welcome!
Sunday, May 26
Commons Ford Park (Austin, TX)
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Travis APP Society
Friday, June 7
Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary, (Richardson Bay, CA)
11:00am
Presented by Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary
FREE, but donations welcome!
Wednesday, June 12
Westchester Lagoon (Anchorage, AK)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented by APP Alaska
FREE
Thursday, June 13
Green Mountain APP Center (Huntington, VT)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented by APP Vermont and Green Mountain APP Center
FREE
Saturday, June 15
Mitchell Lake APP Center (San Antonio, TX)
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Mitchell Lake APP Center and Latino APP
FREE and family friendly!
Sierra Valley Preserve East Entrance (Beckwourth, CA)
9:00am - 11:30am
Presented by Plumas APP Society, Plumas County Gay-Straight Alliance, Feather River Land Trust, and Friends of Plumas Wilderness
FREE but donations encouraged!
Greenwich APP Center (Greenwich, CT)
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Greenwich APP Center
FREE but donations encouraged!
Aullwood APP Nature Center (Dayton, OH)
11:00am - 1:00pm
FREE but donations gratefully accepted!
Bent of the River APP Center (Southbury, CT)
10:00am
Presented by Bent of the River APP Center
Rain date: June 16, 10:00am
Everyone welcome, event suitable for families and children ages 5 and up
$10 per person, children under 10 are free
Saturday, June 22
Santa Fe Canyon Preserve (Santa Fe, NM)
8:30am - 11:00am
Presented by APP Southwest and Randall Davey APP Center.
; Event limited to 2o registrants, first come, first-served.
FREE, but donations welcome!
Raleigh, NC
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
will help bring a day of fun to the Out Raleigh Pride (ORP) street festival. Presented by the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Saturday, June 29
Anderson Point Park (Raleigh, NC)
Saturday, June 29
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Presented by and Field Inclusive Inc., in partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
FREE
APP Center for Birds of Prey (Maitland, FL)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by APP Center for Birds of Prey and Come Out With Pride Orlando
FREE and family friendly!
Trinity River APP Center (Dallas, TX)
9:00am - 1:00pm
Bird walks, hikes, and other activities
Presented by Trinity River APP Center
FREE and all are welcome
Friday, July 5
Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary (Richardson Bay, CA)
11:00am
Presented by Richardson Bay APP Center and Sanctuary
FREE, but donations welcome!
Saturday, November 2
bird walk
Virginia Lake Park (Reno, NV)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by Lahontan APP Society
FREE, but donations welcome!
2023
Friday, June 2
Greenwich, CT
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented by Greenwich APP Center
FREE, but donations welcome!
Saturday, June 3
Essex, VT
11:00am - 12:30pm
Co-presented by APP Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont
FREE
San Antonio, TX
8am - 10am
Presented by Mitchell Lake APP Center
Members: FREE; Individual: $5; Families: $15
Sunday, June 11
to celebrate Pride and watershed health
Beckwourth, CA
9:00am
Presented by Plumas APP Society, Plumas County Gay-Straight Alliance, Feather River Land Trust, and Friends of Plumas Wilderness
and those who register will be entered into a prize raffle!
FREE but donations are encouraged
Friday, June 16
Southbury, CT
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Presented by Bent of the River APP Center
because space is limited
Accessibility information at the
$10
Saturday, June 17
Patrick Smith Park, Santa Fe, NM
8:00am
Co-presented by APP Southwest and the Randall Davey APP Center and Sanctuary
FREE, but donations gratefully accepted!
Maitland, FL
10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by APP Center for Birds of Prey
FREE ADMISSION during the event, but donations always appreciated
Sunday, June 18
Greenwich, CT
10:00am - 1:00pm
Presented by Greenwich APP Center
$15
Friday, June 23
Oyster Bay, NY
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Presented by Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and APP Center
FREE
Sunday, June 25
Austin, TX
8:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Travis APP Society
FREE
Tuesday, June 27
Tiburon, CA
6:00 PM
Presented by
FREE but donations always appreciated
2022
Saturday, May 21
Richmond, VT
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Co-presented by APP Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont
FREE
Sunday, May 22
Green Mountain APP Center, Huntington, VT
8:00am - 11:00am
Co-presented by APP Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont
Sliding scale/pay-what-you-can
Saturday, June 4
Tingley Beach Bosque, Albuquerque, NM
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by APP Southwest
Specific meeting spot: Meet at Bob Gerding Catch and Release Pond, 1521 San Carlos Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
; limited to 20 attendees on a first come, first served basis
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
Saturday, June 11
bird walk
Howland's Island, Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, Savannah, NY
9:00am - 11:00am
Presented by Montezuma APP Center
and space is limited; suitable for ages 8 and up.
$5 child/$10 adult/$25 family
Sunday, June 12
North Hero, VT
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Co-presented by APP Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont
FREE
bird walk
Fresno, CA
7:00am - 2pm
Presented by Fresno APP Society
Even if you have never been birding before, you are specifically welcome to join!
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
Thursday, June 16
Online
12pm - 1pm Pacific Time
Presented by APP California
in advance
FREE
Saturday, June 18
Randall Davey APP Center, Santa Fe, NM
8:00am start
Presented by APP Southwest
; limited to 20 attendees on a first come, first served basis
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
bird walk
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by New York City APP
; limited to 25 attendees
FREE
bird walk
Lido Key Beach, FL
8:30am - 11:00am
Presented by APP Florida and the Sarasota-Manatee Bird Stewards
FREE
Friday, June 24
evening bird walk
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, Oyster Bay, NY
6:30pm - 8:00pm
All ages welcome! Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
Saturday, June 25
bird walk
Sunnyvale, CA shoreline
10:30am - 12:30pm
Presented by Santa Clara Valley APP Society
Children are welcome as long as they bring a responsible adult.
; please wear a facemask
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
bird walk
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
7:30am - 10:30am
If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out to the trip leaders and we will can adjust the route to accommodate you.
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE; parking at the park costs $1
bird walk
Central Park, New York, NY
8:00am - 10:00am
Co-presented by New York City APP, APP, and Feminist Bird Club
but not required. Bring your friends!
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
bird walk
Governors Island, New York, NY
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presented by New York City APP
No registration required. Meet on Governors Island at Nolan Park House #17.
Binoculars available to borrow
FREE
bird walk
Steigerwald Lake NWR, Washougal, WA
8:00am - 11:00am
Co-presented by , Columbia George Refuge Stewards, and the Fish and Wildlife Service at Steigerwald Lake NWR
Binoculars available to borrow; Donuts, pastries, and drinks included!
FREE
Sunday June 26
beginner bird hike
Mitchell Lake APP Center, San Antonio, TX
8:30am - 10:00am
General: $5 Person/$15 Family; Members: FREE
Binoculars available to borrow
2021
New events happening every month in Texas!
Sunday, November 28
bird walk
Commons Ford, Austin, TX
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Travis APP Society
Registration required
Please register in advance by emailing Amy Sugeno, the LGBT walk organizer, at amysugeno (at) gmail (dot) com. Additional details will be provided to participants closer to the field trip date.
Sunday, December 26
bird walk
Commons Ford, Austin, TX
8:00am - 10:00am
Presented by Travis APP Society
Registration required
Please register in advance by emailing Amy Sugeno, the LGBT walk organizer, at amysugeno (at) gmail (dot) com. Additional details will be provided to participants closer to the field trip date.
Older 2021 Events
Saturday, June 5
bird walk
Greenwich APP Center, Greenwich, CT
10:00am start
Presented by Greenwich APP Center
Registration required
SOLD OUT
guided birding hike
Montezuma APP Center, Savannah, NY
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented by Montezuma APP Center
$5/child, $10/adult, $25/family
Space is limited and .
Sunday, June 6
bird walk
Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, NM
8:00am start
Presented by APP Southwest
Pre-registration required to attend
Saturday, June 12
guided birding hike
Esker Brook Trail, Seneca Falls, NY
10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by Montezuma APP Center
$5/child, $10/adult, $25/family
Space is limited and .
Thursday, June 17
bird walk
Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, AK
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presented by APP Alaska
FREE; binoculars will be available for those who need them.
Friday, June 18
yoga + guided walk
Grange Insurance APP Center, Columbus, OH
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Presented by Grange Insurance APP Center
Saturday, June 19
bird walk
Patrick Smith Park, Santa Fe, NM
8:00am start
Presented by APP Southwest
Pre-registration required to attend
Bent of the River APP Center, Southbury, CT
9:00am - 10:30am
Presented by Bent of the River APP Center
FREE
guided birding hike
Colvin Marsh, Savannah, NY
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Presented by Montezuma APP Center
$5/child, $10/adult, $25/family
Space is limited and .
outdoor walk
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and APP Center, Oyster Bay, NY
9:00am - 10:30am
Presented by Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and APP Center
FREE but space is limited. Binoculars provided.
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Sharon APP Center, Sharon, CT
8:30am - 10:00am
Presented by Sharon APP Center
FREE
Charleston Slough, Palo Alto, CA
10:00am
Presented by Santa Clara Valley APP Society
FREE, binoculars available
Sunday, June 20
Shelburne Bay Park, Shelburne, VT
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Co-presented by APP Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, and Outright Vermont
FREE
Tuesday, June 22
bird walk
Tifft Nature Preseve, Buffalo, NY
6:30pm
Co-presented by Buffalo APP Society and Feminist Bird Club Buffalo
Binoculars available
Saturday, June 26
bird drawing workshop & bird tour
Greenwich APP Center, Greenwich, CT
1:00pm - 3:00pm
$10+ (various ticket levels)
Pre-registration required to attend
guided birding hike
NYSDEC Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, Savannah, NY
10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by Montezuma APP Center
$5/child, $10/adult, $25/family
Space is limited and .
bird walk
Rowe Sanctuary, Gibbon, NE
9:00am - 11:00am
Presented by Rowe Sanctuary
Some pairs of binoculars are available to borrow
bird walk
Klinelile Pond, Salmon Creek, WA
9:00am - 11:00am
Presented by Vancover APP Society
FREE
email president at vancouveraudubon dot org to register
Sunday, June 27
bird walk 🏳️č🌈 the event that started it all! 🏳️č🌈
Spring Creek Prairie APP Center, Denton, NE
10:30am - 12:00pm
FREE
-- details coming soon
bird walk
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
9:00am - 11:00am
Co-presented by Chicago Ornithological Society and Feminist Bird Club Chicago
FREE
Tuesday, June 29
ONLINE
6pm ET/3pm PT - 7pm ET/4pm PT
Hosted by APP Vermont
FREE
Saturday, October 2
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center
Grand Boulevard, San Jose, CA
10:00am - 12:00pm PT
Free, pre-registration required to attend
2020
Wednesday, June 24
Birmingham Eastside Ecogarden, via Facebook Live (Birmingham, AL)
9:00am-9:30am
Presented by Alabama APP
Saturday, March 08
Hinesburg Town Forest (Hinesburg, VT)
12:30pm-3:00pm
Co-presented by APP Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
2019
Friday, April 26
Seward Park APP Center (Seattle, WA)
7pm-9pm
$10
Saturday, May 4
APP Vermont (Burlington, VT)
10:30am-1:30pm
Thursday, May 16
Buffalo APP Society (Buffalo, NY)
6pm-8pm
Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Call 585-457-3228 to register.
Saturday, May 18
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Huntington, VT)
9:30am-1:30pm
Sunday, June 2
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Greenwich, CT)
11:00am-1:30pm
Friday, June 7
Let's Go Birding Together yoga/birding classes
(Columbus, OH)
6:30pm-8:00pm
In partnership with Queer Behavior and Equitas Health and Equality Ohio, experience 60 minutes of yoga followedy by a 30-minute bird walk.
Sunday, June 9
Let's Go Birding (and Brunching) Together bird walk
(Denton, NE)
10am-11:30am
$5 suggested donation for brunch. Led by Jason St. Sauver with brunch at the end. In partnership with OutNebraska.
bird walk for the whole family
Seward Park APP Center (Seattle, WA)
10am-12pm
Tuesday, June 11
DC Office Pride bird walk
Constitution Garden and Reflecting Pool (Washington, DC)
9:00am-10:30am
Hosted by APP's DC office.
Thursday, June 13
with APP Alaska
Westchester Lagoon (Anchorage, AK)
6pm-8pm
After the bird walk, the fun continues at The Raven
Saturday, June 15
Let's Go Birding Together Central Park bird walk
co-presented by APP and (New York City, NY)
9:30am-12:30pm
Meet at 72nd Street and Central Park West
APP Center Bent of the River (Southbury, CT)
10am-12pm
APP Center at Debs Park (Los Angeles, CA)
8:30-10:30am
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(APP, PA)
8:00am-10:00am
Please dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. No open-toed shoes will be permitted. Any updates/cancellations will be posted to the JJAC facebook page the day prior to the event. This event is presented in partnership with with the Montgomery County LGBT Business Council.
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Cold Spring, NY)
9:00am
Free. Reservations can be made at cmacs@audubon.org or at 845-265-2601 x102
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Chicago, IL)
9am-11am bird walk
11am-? brunch
Binoculars and guides provided
hosted by Chicago APP Society
Tuesday, June 18
Let's Go Birding Together yoga/birding classes
(Columbus, OH)
6:30pm-8:00pm
In partnership with Queer Behavior and Equitas Health and Equality Ohio, experience 60 minutes of yoga followedy by a 30-minute bird walk.
Thursday, June 20
Buffalo APP Society (Buffalo, NY)
6pm-8pm
Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Call 585-457-3228 to register.
Friday, June 21
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and APP Center (Oyster Bay, NY)
6pm-7:30pm
Registration required | $5 suggested donation
Saturday, June 22
Randall Davey APP Center and Sanctuary (Santa Fe, NM)
8am-9am
Burnt Rock Mountain (Fayston, VT)
9:30am-3:30pm
Co-hosted by Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and Prism Center at UVM
APP Sharon (Sharon, CT)
10am-12pm
Humbolt Park (Chicago, IL)
9:00am-11:30am
Co-hosted by APP Great Lakes, Feminist Bird Club, and Chicago Ornithological Society
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Teaneck, NJ)
10:00am-12:00pm
Hosted by Bergen County APP Society. Event is kid-friendly.
Sunday, June 23
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Pine Plains, NY)
9:00am
Free. Reservations can be made at cmacs@audubon.org or at 845-265-2601 x102
Saturday, June 29
Aramburu Island (Richardson Bay, CA)
9:30am-1:30pm
We are restricted in the number of volunteers we can bring due to the size of our boat, so RSVP’s are required. Please email ftorres@audubon.org to RSVP.
bird walk
Governor's Island (New York, NY)
11:30am-1:30pm
Hosted by New York City APP. Please RSVP via the linked Eventbrite
Corona Heights (San Francisco, CA)
9:00am - 11:00am
Free, in partnership with Feminist Bird Club - San Francisco Bay Area
bird walk
Fort Dupont (Washington, DC)
8:00am-10:00am
Hosted by DC APP Society
Shaker Village Bird Walk
(Harrodsburg, KY)
7:00am-11:30am
Hosted by Central Kentucky APP Society
Carpools leaving from the parking lot of near Wild Eggs at 7:00 prompt. DO NOT BE LATE! Or meet at 7:30 at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in the parking area immediately to the left of the entrance by the pond.
Let's Tern Up For Pride
(Biloxi, MS)
12:00pm-6:00pm
Hosted by Gulf Coast Association of Pride
Supported by APP Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
Family-friendly and with sign-ups for Summer and Fall Let’s Go Birding Events across Coastal Mississippi! More information: spacyna@audubon.org and maverhart@audubon.org
Sunday, June 30
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Omaha, NE)
10:00am
Please email jstsauver@audubon.org to RSVP.
Friday, July 19
Let’s Go Birding Together Evening Stroll
Ocean Springs Front Beach (Ocean Springs, MS)
5:30pm
Hosted by APP Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
After the bird walk, please join the Buy Your Own Dinner Meetup, Location TBD
More information: maverhart@audubon.org
Sunday, July 21
Snake Mountain (Addison, VT)
9:30am-3:30pm
Co-hosted by Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and Prism Center at UVM
Saturday, August 17
Let’s Go Birding Together Nature Ramble
Clower Thornton Nature Park (Gulfport, MS)
8:00am
Hosted by APP Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
After the nature walk, please join the Buy Your Own Breakfast Meetup, Location TBD
More information: maverhart@audubon.org
Saturday, August 24
Kirby Peak (Hancock, VT)
9:30am-3:30pm
Co-hosted by Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and Prism Center at UVM
Thursday, September 19
Buffalo APP Society (Buffalo, NY)
6pm-8pm
Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Call 585-457-3228 to register.
Saturday, September 28
Let’s Go Birding Together Fall Migration Pride Stride
Bayou Caddy (Waveland, MS)
8:00 am
Hosted by APP Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program
After the Pride Stride, please join the Buy Your Own Brunch Meetup, Location TBD
More information: maverhart@audubon.org
Saturday, October 19
Greenwich APP Center (Greenwich, CT)
9:00am
Hosted by Greenwich APP Center
$5 members/$8 non-members
2018
Saturday, June 9
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Los Angeles, CA)
8-9:30am
Saturday, June 16
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Seattle, WA)
10am-12pm
Organized by APP Vermont; hike is in Addison, Vermont
9am-3pm
Saturday, June 23
Get OUT Birding Hike
(Columbus, OH)
9am-10:30am
Let's Go Birding Together Central Park bird walk
co-presented by APP and (New York City, NY)
9:30am-11:30am
Meet at 72nd Street and Central Park West
Saturday, June 30
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Denton, NE)
9am-11am
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(APP, PA)
9am-10am
Let's Go Birding Together bird walk
(Greenwich, CT)
11am-1pm
Saturday, July 21
Organized by APP Vermont; hike is in Richmond, Vermont
9am-3pm