Black Birders Event
Experience history, connect with nature, and build community while birdwatching on historic lands in the stunning Adirondack Mountains.
Hear from Black birding experts, explore the historic John Brown Farm and Timbuctoo Exhibit, and participate in additional birding activities during Northern New York Audubon’s Great Adirondack Bird Celebration.
This event is free and no previous birding experience required!
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Location: John Brown Farm State Historic Site
As a participant in this event, you are encouraged to take advantage of additional programming provided by Northern New York Audubon’s Great Adirondack Bird Celebration.
Please see the GABC event page for more details. This includes:
Discounted hotel rooms at Hotel Saranac
Guided trips throughout the weekend
Friday evening mixer event at Hotel Saranac
Saturday afternoon events at the VIC
Registration is encouraged, but not required. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Tamara Jolly at tjolly@adirondack.org
Special Guest Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
Schedule
7:00 a.m. Arrival and Welcome (light breakfast provided)
7:30-9:00 a.m Guided Birding with Guest Speaker
9:00-9:15 a.m. Snack Break
9:15-10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker Presentation
10:00-11:00 a.m. Dreaming of Timbuctoo Exhibition
11:00 am -12:15 p.m. Birding Session 2
12:15-1:00 p.m. Lunch & Conversation
1:00-1:30 p.m. John Brown Gravesite Ceremony
1:30 p.m. Closing
Upon closing our event, you are encouraged to continue visiting John Brown Farm or travel to Paul Smith’s VIC for additional programming with the Great Adirondack Bird Celebration.
Learn more about Black AF in STEM and Black Birders Week: https://www.blackafinstem.com/
